Gold Coast marriages by private authorised celebrants. Paperwork-only $820 · Elopement $1,800 · Wedding $2,200

Apostille & Legalisation for Australian Marriage Certificates

How to get an apostille or legalisation for a Queensland marriage certificate for overseas use: which certificate you need, where to apply, and common reasons.

If you need to use your Australian marriage certificate overseas, the overseas authority may ask for an apostille or legalisation.

Start with the right certificate

Before you do anything else, you need the official marriage certificate, not the ceremonial certificate you receive on the day.

Start here:

What is the difference?

Apostille

This is usually used for countries that accept apostilles under the Hague system.

Legalisation

This is usually used for countries outside that system and may involve extra embassy or consular steps.

Common reasons people need it

People often need apostille or legalisation for:

  • overseas visa or residency paperwork
  • foreign banking or property matters
  • name-change administration overseas
  • general legal proof of marriage outside Australia

Ready to get married?

Gold Coast marriages from $820

Book the paperwork-only marriage online, then prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy. Want more than the legal minimum? Compare the elopement and wedding ceremony packages below.

Gold Coast packages

Paperwork-only, elopement, or a full wedding ceremony

Every package includes the legal paperwork, NOIM checks, and registration. You only pay more when you want more ceremony.

Need witnesses, an after-hours time, or travel beyond the coast? See the optional extras on the Gold Coast pricing page.