Who Can Get Married in Queensland?

To get married in Queensland, you generally must:

• be free to marry
• be at least 18, unless a rare under-18 approval applies
• understand the nature of marriage
• consent freely
• give a NOIM at least one calendar month before the marriage
• have two adult witnesses present

Citizenship and residency

You do not need to be:

• an Australian citizen
• a permanent resident
• a Queensland resident

You can still marry in Queensland if you are visiting Australia or living overseas, as long as you meet the legal requirements.

Who cannot marry

Marriage is not permitted if:

• either person is already married
• the people are prohibited relatives
• either person cannot give real consent
• the legal requirements are not met

Same-sex marriage

Marriage is legal for all couples in Australia. The legal requirements are the same regardless of gender or sexuality.

Best next steps

• Legal requirements
• International couples
• Paperwork-only marriage guide