Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 22 March 2026

These terms apply to the use of this website and our marriage services.

About the service

The Melbourne Marriage Office is a private company operated by Josh Withers, an authorised civil marriage celebrant.

We are not a government registry, courthouse, court, or government agency.

This website is for simple paperwork-only marriages and related information. No other celebrants are presented as part of this service.

Booking and payment

The process starts when you:

• fill out the booking form
• pay the fee

You do not need to enquire before booking if you are ready to proceed.

Important point about dates

Paying the fee does not by itself confirm the final date, time, or place.

Those details are confirmed once:

• the NOIM has been received
• the paperwork has been checked
• the legal timing works
• availability has been confirmed

Service scope

We offer three services, each described on its own page:

• the paperwork-only marriage, a short legal marriage with no ceremony extras
• the elopement ceremony, a short personal ceremony for the couple and a small group
• the wedding ceremony package, a custom ceremony for a guest audience

Current prices and inclusions are listed on the pricing page. None of the packages include venue hire, styling, florals, photography, catering, or the official certificate issued by BDM Victoria.

Legal requirements

We can only proceed if the legal requirements are met, including the NOIM, identification, and other required documents.

Information on the site

We work hard to keep the information on this site useful and current, but it is general information only and not legal advice. Questions about property, assets, or prenuptial agreements need independent legal advice.

Contact

For questions about these terms, email melbourne@paperwork.net.au. If needed, you can also call or text 0485 866 606.