Australian marriage law requires two witnesses aged 18 or over.
If you do not have your own witnesses, we can usually provide them as an optional service.
When This Helps
Couples often use our witness service when:
- they are having a very private paperwork-only marriage
- they are travelling
- they do not want to involve family or friends
- one or both planned witnesses have fallen through
What Witnesses Actually Do
The witnesses are there to:
- be present at the marriage
- observe what is happening
- sign the marriage documents
That is the legal role.
Keep It Simple
If you want the cheapest and easiest path, it is often simplest to:
- book the marriage
- decide whether you are bringing your own witnesses
- tell us early if you need us to help
That way we can plan the appointment properly.
Who uses the witness service?
Most couples who ask for witnesses are eloping or marrying privately. The witness service can be added to any package, most often the $700 paperwork-only marriage or the $1,400 elopement package, and is $130 inc GST when available. See the full pricing.