You will need require a Decree Absolute from the Federal Magistrates Court (Family Court), unless you were divorced overseas, in which case you will need to provide evidence from a legal court
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Once you are married, you will have a choice whether or not to change your name. In actual fact, you will have 2 names, your maiden name, and your married name, both are very legal
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Once you are legally married, we will provide you with a fully registered Australian Government Marriage Certificate, which will serve as proof of marriage
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This is the Visa that is issued after you are legally married, and only once your marriage has been fully registered with the office of Births Deaths and Marriages (BDM)
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Yes, once your papers are submitted to BDM (Birth Deaths and Marriages) after your wedding day, your marriage will be registered on the State Database, after which time you will be eligible to apply for your 'Official Marriage Certificate'.
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