Registry-style ceremonies by civil celebrants, not a government registry office. No fuss, no frills, no wedding. Just paperwork.
Private celebrant appointments for paperwork-only and courthouse-style marriages in Hobart, the Huon Valley, and Tasmania by arrangement.
Clear upfront pricing for the core paperwork-only appointment.
Bring two adult witnesses, or ask about our witness service.
The notice is usually due at least one month before the marriage.
Private celebrant service, not a government registry office.
No fuss, no frills, no wedding. Just the legal marriage handled clearly.
Paperwork-only or courthouse-style if you want the short legal ceremony.
Start with the booking link so the legal process has a clear owner.
Complete the Notice of Intended Marriage and have it witnessed correctly.
We check the details before confirming the appointment plan.
Meet in person with the celebrant and two adult witnesses.
Start with the format. That decision keeps the booking, paperwork, location, witnesses, and expectations aligned.
A short, sweet legal ceremony stripped back to what the law requires.
The practical Tasmania alternative for couples searching for a courthouse wedding.
Base service
$700
one-time fee
Same core service for paperwork-only and courthouse-style appointments. Optional extras depend on witnesses, travel, certificates, timing, and interpreter needs.
View pricing detailsBoth people must be free to marry and usually at least 18 years old.
A Notice of Intended Marriage is usually required at least one month before the marriage.
You need identity and date/place of birth evidence, plus proof any previous marriage has ended.
The marriage must happen in person with the celebrant, the couple, and two adult witnesses present.
Appointments are strongest around Hobart and Southern Tasmania. Wider Tasmania can work when the timing and paperwork are practical.
Check your locationPractical for CBD, waterfront, Battery Point, Sandy Bay, and short appointment plans.
Useful for Ranelagh, Huonville, Cygnet, Kingston, Margate, Kettering, and nearby areas.
Regional appointments can work when paperwork, travel, availability, and timing line up.
No. Births, Deaths and Marriages Tasmania does not conduct registry office marriage ceremonies. This is a private authorised celebrant service.
Yes in service style, not in venue. It is not inside a courthouse or BDM Registry, but it gives you the same short, professional, legal outcome with a private authorised celebrant.
Most couples need to give a Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month before the marriage unless a prescribed authority approves a shortening of time.
Yes. Two adult witnesses must be present for the marriage. You can bring your own or ask whether our witness service is available.
If you are ready, book online. If timing, witnesses, documents, or location are unclear, send a quick question first.
Email tasmania [at] paperwork [dot] net [dot] au
Phone 0485 866 606
