There are certain requirements as stated by Australian Law for couples wishing to marry. You must provide:

• Evidence that both parties are over the age of 18
• An original birth certificate
• If born overseas, a passport and/or an original birth certificate
• A divorce decree absolute (if previously married)
• A death certificate of spouse (if widowed)
• Two witnesses over the age of 18 to sign the relevalt legal documents (i.e. marriage certificates)
• Deed poll document for name change

You must lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) with your Celebrant (who will provide the forms) at least one month and one day prior to your wedding day. This notice cannot be lodged earlier than eighteen months prior to the wedding day. The details listed above (where relevant to each individual) are necessary to fulfil the legal requirements.