Can I Get Married Online?
What parts of the marriage process can be done remotely, and what still has to happen in person.
The short answer
No. You cannot get legally married online in Australia.
The marriage itself must happen in person with:
- both parties physically present
- the celebrant physically present
- two witnesses physically present
What can be done remotely?
Some parts of the process can still be done remotely, including:
- booking
- asking questions
- preparing the NOIM
- in some cases, arranging remote NOIM witnessing by audio-visual link
What still has to happen in person?
The legal marriage cannot happen by Zoom, phone, or proxy.
Also, before the marriage is solemnised, the celebrant must meet separately and in person with each party.
Best next steps
Ready to get married?
Start with the booking form
Fill out the booking form and pay the fee, then prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy. Once we receive your paperwork and check availability, we confirm the date, time, and place for your short legal marriage.