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Overseas Marriages

If you are already legally married overseas, Australia will usually recognise that marriage without you needing to marry again here.

The simple version

In general, an overseas marriage is recognised in Australia if:

  • it was valid where it happened, and
  • it would not be invalid under Australian law

Do you need to register it in Australia?

Usually, no.

Australia does not normally require a separate registration of an already valid overseas marriage.

If you already married overseas

Do not book a new marriage with us just because you think you need to “register” it here.

If you want a celebration in Melbourne, that is a different question. A commitment or vow-renewal style ceremony is not a legal marriage, so talk to us before booking.

Get married with us

Three fixed-price ways to get married in Melbourne

Every package is a legal marriage conducted by authorised celebrant Josh Withers.

Not sure which fits? Compare all three side by side or ask a quick question.

Ready to get married in Melbourne?

Book the $780 paperwork-only marriage online now, or send your date for the $1,800 elopement ceremony or $2,200 wedding ceremony. Need to prepare your NOIM first? Start with NOIM Easy.