Private authorised celebrants in Hobart, not a government registry. Paperwork-only $700 · Elopements $1,400 · Weddings $1,600

Cheap weddings in Tasmania, done properly

Get legally married by an authorised Hobart celebrant from $700. Choose a paperwork-only marriage, a personalised elopement, or a wedding ceremony for your guests.

Packages from $700

Three clear prices, all including GST.

Witnesses available

Bring two adult witnesses, or ask about our witness service.

NOIM timing matters

The notice is usually due at least one month before the marriage.

A Hobart celebrant guiding a couple through signing their marriage paperwork on a tablet at a cafe table

Private authorised celebrants, not a government registry office.

No fuss, no frills, no surprise fees. Just a legal marriage, done well.

A simple, clear process

1

Choose your package

Paperwork-only, elopement, or a wedding ceremony for your guests.

2

Book and pay online

Secure your authorised celebrant and start the legal process.

3

Prepare the NOIM

Complete the Notice of Intended Marriage and have it witnessed correctly.

4

Send the paperwork

We check the details before confirming the appointment plan.

5

Attend and sign

Meet in person with the celebrant and two adult witnesses.

Packages and pricing

Three simple ways to get married in Tasmania

Every package includes the legal paperwork, an authorised celebrant, and registration of your marriage. Pick how much ceremony you want.

Paperwork-only

Paperwork-Only Marriage

The legal marriage, nothing extra

$700 inc GST

  • Booking and NOIM paperwork support
  • Short legal ceremony with an authorised celebrant
  • Required legal words and signing
  • Lodgement and registration of your marriage
  • Ceremonial certificate on the day
  • Hobart or Huon Valley appointment

Best for: Visas, legal paperwork, private couples, and anyone celebrating another way or another day.

Most loved

Elopement

Elopement & Micro Wedding Package

Elopements and micro weddings, under 20 guests

$1,400 inc GST

  • Everything in the paperwork-only marriage
  • Personalised ceremony written with you
  • Your own vows and a ring exchange if you want them
  • A planning chat before the day
  • A location you choose around Hobart and Southern Tasmania
  • Just the two of you, or a micro wedding of under 20 guests

Best for: Elopements and micro weddings with fewer than 20 guests who want a ceremony that feels like theirs.

Wedding

Wedding Ceremony Package

A full ceremony for larger weddings

$1,600 inc GST

  • Everything in the paperwork-only marriage
  • Personalised wedding ceremony written with you
  • Vows, ring exchange, readings, or rituals as you like
  • Planning meetings before the day
  • PA system and microphone so every guest can hear
  • Ceremony at your venue in Hobart and Southern Tasmania

Best for: Weddings of 20 or more guests who want a proper ceremony everyone can hear, without a premium celebrant fee.

Need witnesses? Add the witness service to any package. Compare everything side by side on the pricing page.

The cheapest way to get legally married in Tasmania

Tasmania does not have a registry office wedding service, so every legal marriage needs an authorised celebrant. Our $700 paperwork-only marriage is the simplest professional option: a short, courthouse-style legal ceremony with the paperwork and registration handled.

Affordable elopements and small weddings

Want to say vows? The $1,400 elopement and micro wedding package gives you a personalised ceremony for under 20 guests. Inviting 20 or more? The $1,600 wedding ceremony package includes planning meetings and a PA system. For the rest of the budget, read our cheap wedding guide for Tasmania.

Legal requirements at a glance

Both 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.

Read the requirements

Serving Hobart, the Huon Valley, and Tasmania

Appointments are strongest around Hobart and Southern Tasmania. Wider Tasmania can work when the timing and paperwork are practical.

Check your location

Hobart and inner south

Practical for CBD, waterfront, Battery Point, Sandy Bay, and short appointment plans.

Huon Valley and Channel

Useful for Ranelagh, Huonville, Cygnet, Kingston, Margate, Kettering, and nearby areas.

Tasmania by arrangement

Regional appointments can work when paperwork, travel, availability, and timing line up.

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way to get married in Tasmania?

Our $700 paperwork-only marriage is the cheapest way to be legally married by a professional celebrant in Tasmania. Want vows? The elopement package is $1,400. Guests? The wedding ceremony package is $1,600.

Do you conduct government registry office ceremonies?

No. Births, Deaths and Marriages Tasmania does not conduct registry office marriage ceremonies. This is a private authorised celebrant service.

Is this the same as a courthouse wedding?

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.

How fast can we get married?

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.

Do we need witnesses?

Yes. Two adult witnesses must be present for the marriage. You can bring your own or ask whether our witness service is available.

Ready to book or still deciding?

If you are ready, book your package 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

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