ID Requirements for Marriage in Melbourne

For a marriage in Australia, the celebrant usually needs proof of:

• your date and place of birth
• your identity

The simplest options

Usually that means either:

• a passport, or
• a birth certificate plus government-issued photo ID

If you have been married before

You also need:

• divorce papers, or
• a death certificate for your late spouse

If your documents are not in English

You will usually need NAATI-certified translations.

If your documents are unusual or missing

Do not guess.

Ask us early if you:

• do not have a birth certificate
• do not have a current passport
• have name differences across documents
• are waiting on replacement documents

Helpful links

• NOIM guide
• Translation and interpreters
• Divorced?