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 . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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The only person charged with solemnising a marriage, is a registered Civil Celebrant . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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You can only forward your Notice of Intended Marriage to a registered Civil Celebrant . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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Yes, you may send a scan copy, however ensure that you keep the original, which will need to be collected by your Civil Celebrant at a later date . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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You will be required to complete a 'No Impediment to Marriage' form, where you will be required to declare several things prior to getting married . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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You may complete the Notice of Intended Marriage up to 18 months prior to your wedding ceremony, and no later than 30 days prior . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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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 . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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Yes, however you will need to provide proof of Divorce . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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Yes and no. You cannot be married if you are closer than 1st cousins. However, surprisingly you are allowed to marry your 1st cousin . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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No, it is not currently legal for LGBTIQ couples to be married within Australia . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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Yes, there is no doubt that community pressure to update the Australian Marriage Act is a major influencer . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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No, marriage is a federal law, whilst the Constitution deems that the powers with regard to the Marriage Act, fall to the Commonwealth . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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Yes, it is possible to have a commitment ceremony, which is a public declaration regarding a couples desire to live together. There is no legally binding element to these types of ceremonies . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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Anyone listed in the Stautory Declarations Act 1959 can witness a Notice of Intended Marriage . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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The No Impediment to Marriage document, is a declaration made by the wedding couple prior to marriage. There are specific items that must be declared . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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On the No Impediment to Marriage document, you must declare 3 items; 1) that you are not married to anyone else, 2) that you are over the age of 18, 3) that you are not directly related to one another . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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At iCelebrant.com we are staunch advocates of gay marriage, and fully support modifying the Australian Marriage Act to read 'marriage is between two people' . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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Yes, in most cases you will have to wait the statutory 30 days before you can be legally married, however there are some cases where you can apply for a 'shortening of time' . Learn More - Call: 1800 229 142

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