LEGAL INFORMATION FOR COUPLES WISHING TO BE MARRIED IN BROOME:
Broome Weddings has several celebrants that work closely with us. We attempt to match the couple to the most appropriate celebrant and also have profiles on each celebrant that can be emailed to our clients for their selection. One of our celebrants is Lionel Yorke from Perth who is available for weddings in Broome between May and September.
Documentation which must be sighted by the Celebrant BEFORE the wedding:
(a). A “Notice of Intended Marriage” which must be provided to the Celebrant not less that one month and one day before the wedding date. The form is available from the Celebrant. Alternatively, download Notice Of Intended Marriage form
(b). Evidence of Birth¸ which should be a full birth certificate but in some circumstances a current passport or Naturalisation Certificate will be acceptable.
(c). Divorcees: In Australia, the Decree Absolute – an acceptable form from other countries. Some countries do not permit divorce and Australia will not accept documentation from them. If in doubt, please ask.
(d). Widowed: The Death Certificate.
(e). Change of Name: The Deed Poll or Licence.
(f). Persons under the age of 18. Marriages between two people under the age of 18 are prohibited in Australia. Permission from a Court may have to be obtained.
(g). Witnesses: You will need two people to act as witnesses to the wedding.
A wedding ceremony must have a statement by the celebrant pointing out the importance of marriage and the couple must actually state their names and that they wed each other.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q ::: How do I get a marriage licence?
A ::: There are no marriage licences anymore. To get married a "Notice of Intended Marriage" form must be lodged with the person who is going to perform your marriage ceremony at least one calendar month prior to the ceremony.
Q ::: We would like to marry in a church. Do we need to come to the Registry and lodge any forms?
A ::: No. A "Notice of Intended Marriage" form must be lodged with the minister at the church one calendar month before the ceremony.
Q ::: How quickly can I get married?
A ::: One calender month must elapse from the date a "Notice of Intended Marriage" form is lodged with the celebrant to the date of the ceremony, unless special permission is granted in extenuating circumstances.
Q ::: Can I marry an overseas resident?
A ::: Yes, a person's residence is not a factor to marriage.
Q ::: I need a certificate to say I have not been married before. Does the Registry provide this?
A ::: Yes. It is called a "No Trace" or "Result of Search" certificate.
For further information contact:
Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Level 10, 141 St Georges Terrace,
Perth 6000 Western Australia
Telephone: (08) 9264 1555
Facsimile: (08) 9264 1599
Website: www.justice.wa.gov.au
Email: rgoperth@justice.wa.gov.au
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