Overseas Marriages
If you are already legally married overseas, Australia will usually recognise that marriage without you needing to marry again here.
The simple version
In general, an overseas marriage is recognised in Australia if:
- it was valid where it happened, and
- it would not be invalid under Australian law
Do you need to register it in Australia?
Usually, no.
Australia does not normally require a separate registration of an already valid overseas marriage.
If you already married overseas
Do not book a new marriage with us just because you think you need to “register” it here.
If you want a celebration in Melbourne, that is a different question.
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Need the simple legal marriage?
Book directly when you are ready. Josh Withers conducts the paperwork-only legal marriage, and the practical appointment details are confirmed once your paperwork is received and the legal timing works.