ID Requirements
A plain-English guide to the documents usually needed to get married in Australia.
To get married in Australia, you usually need documents that show:
- your date and place of birth
- your identity
- that any previous marriage has ended, if relevant
Date and place of birth
This is usually shown with:
- a birth certificate, or
- a passport
Identity
Identity is usually shown with photo ID such as:
- a driver licence
- a passport
- a proof of age card
- another government-issued photo ID
If you were previously married
You will usually need:
- a divorce order, or
- the death certificate of your former spouse
If your name has changed
If your documents do not all match, you may also need evidence of the name change.
If your documents are not in English
You will usually need:
- the original document
- an official translation
The safest option is usually a NAATI-certified translation.
Originals or certified copies
Bring original documents where possible. If you are using copies, they should be properly certified.
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