Looking for a courthouse wedding in Melbourne?
Australian courts do not marry people, so in Melbourne that phrase usually means a short, cheap legal marriage. Ours is $780, conducted by Josh Withers, an authorised civil marriage celebrant. We are a private company, not a courthouse, court, or government registry.
Plain English
What people usually mean by 'courthouse wedding'
Australia does not use the same courthouse marriage model you might see in the United States.
Most people mean they want the legal marriage done without a big ceremony or event.
In Melbourne, that usually means either the Victorian Marriage Registry or a private celebrant service like this one.
You still need a NOIM, two witnesses, the legal words, and the required documents.
The marriage itself must happen in person. It cannot be done by video call.
Step up to the elopement ceremony or the wedding ceremony package.
A private company operated by Josh Withers helps couples get married simply and properly.
Why Couples Use Us
Our paperwork-only legal marriage service
A practical option if you want the legal marriage done simply by Josh Withers rather than booking a courthouse or government registry package.
Straightforward process
Book the simple marriage service, pay the fee, prepare the paperwork, and we take it from there.
Helpful NOIM support
Start with NOIM Easy, then ask us for help if you need it.
Witness help if needed
If you do not have two witnesses aged 18 or over, ask about our witness service.
Josh Withers conducts it
The experience stays calm, clear, and professional from booking through to registration.
One fixed price
The paperwork-only marriage is $780, with no surprises. See what is included.
Need something more?
Same celebrant, more ceremony: an elopement ceremony for $1,800 or a wedding ceremony for $2,200.
How to book this kind of legal marriage
1. Book online and pay
Use the booking form to get started. No enquiry is required first.
2. Prepare the NOIM
Use NOIM Easy, then have the form witnessed correctly.
3. Send your paperwork
We review the NOIM, ID, and any supporting documents.
4. We confirm the appointment
We confirm the next available date, time, and place once the paperwork is in and the legal timing works.
5. You get married
Attend with your witnesses, say the legal words, sign the paperwork, and you are married.
Want the simple legal marriage?
Book the $780 paperwork-only marriage online. No enquiry is required first. Comparing with the government registry? Read the comparison guide.