Applying for a Marriage Certificate

Types of Certificates

Standard Marriage Certificate

  • Official, certified copy of marriage registration
  • Includes full registration details
  • Suitable for all legal and identity purposes
  • Can be used as evidence for surname changes

Extract of Marriage

  • Contains only names, date and place of marriage
  • Limited information
  • Not suitable for most identity purposes

Certificate of No Record

  • Confirms no marriage record in Tasmania during specified period
  • Sometimes called a single status certificate
  • Required for some overseas marriages
  • May need Department of Foreign Affairs Apostille stamp
  • Only issued to the person named on certificate

Who Can Apply?

You can apply if you are:

  • One of the married parties
  • A child of the married couple
  • An executor of their estate (must provide evidence)
  • Administrator or trustee (must provide evidence)
  • Someone with written authority or power of attorney (must provide evidence)

Note: Marriage records over 75 years old are publicly accessible.

How to Apply

Online

In Person

  • Visit any Service Tasmania service centre
  • Bring required identification
  • Pay applicable fees

By Post

  1. Download and print marriage certificate application form
  2. Complete the form
  3. Include required identification and payment
  4. Mail to provided address

Processing Times

Standard Service

  • Approximately 2 weeks
  • May take longer during peak periods

Priority Service

  • Same-day service available (additional fees apply)
  • Must be approved
  • Applications after 4:30pm (AEST) processed next business day

Priority Service Locations

Certificates can be printed for immediate collection at:

  • Hobart
  • Launceston
  • Burnie
  • Devonport
  • Huonville
  • Scottsdale
  • Sorell

For other locations, certificates will be sent by registered and/or express post.

Delivery

  • All certificates sent via registered and/or express post
  • Priority service available at additional cost
  • Collection available at specified Service Tasmania centres