Becoming a marriage celebrant is a real professional pathway, not a quick one-off favour for a friend.
If You Are Only Asking for One Ceremony
If you just want someone you know to take part in a meaningful moment, it is usually easier to:
- let us do the legal paperwork-only marriage
- let your friend lead a symbolic ceremony separately
If You Truly Want to Become a Celebrant
Use the official Attorney-General’s Department marriage celebrant information.
That is the right source for current eligibility, training, application, fees, and ongoing obligations.