Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a government registry office?
No. We are private authorised celebrants providing a registry-style, paperwork-only marriage service in Tasmania.
What do you actually do?
We do the legal marriage itself: paperwork help, the required wording, signatures, witnesses if needed, and registration after the marriage.
Do you do weddings or elopements?
No. This website is for paperwork-only marriages. For an elopement, use Elopement Collective. For a full wedding ceremony, use Josh Withers.
How much notice do we need?
Your Notice of Intended Marriage must be given to your celebrant at least one month before the marriage and no more than 18 months before it.
Do we both need to sign the NOIM together?
No. You can sign separately, and in some situations one person's signature can start the notice period as long as the form includes both parties' details and the other person signs before the marriage is solemnised.
Can the NOIM be witnessed remotely?
Yes. The law now allows remote witnessing of the NOIM by audio-visual link when an authorised witness offers that service. You still cannot get married online.
When do we get a date and time?
We confirm the date, time, and place once your paperwork has been received and checked. It depends on when the NOIM arrives and on our availability.
Do we need witnesses?
Yes. Australian law requires two witnesses aged 18 or over. You can bring your own, or we can usually provide them as an optional service.
Can we get married online?
No. The marriage itself must happen in person, with both parties, the celebrant, and two adult witnesses physically present.
What documents do we need?
You generally need evidence of date and place of birth, evidence of identity, and proof that any previous marriage has ended. Documents not in English need an official translation.
What if one of us lives overseas?
That is fine. You can usually prepare the NOIM from overseas and still use this service, as long as the legal requirements are met and everyone is present in person for the marriage itself.
Can the one-month notice period be shortened?
Sometimes, but only in limited circumstances approved by a prescribed authority after the NOIM has first been lodged.
What happens after we get married?
You receive a ceremonial certificate on the day. We register the marriage, and you can then order the official certificate from Tasmania Births, Deaths and Marriages.