Paperwork

1. Get your documents together
Proof of Birth
You must provide proof of birth by original birth certificate. If you cannot find your original birth certificate and were born in Australia, you can obtain your birth certificate by applying at NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages. If you were born overseas, you can provide either your original birth certificate or foreign passport, both of which must be legible in the English language.

Previous Marriage
If you are divorced you must provide an original Certificate of Divorce, or if widowed an original Death Certificate, both legible in English.

2. Notice of Intended Marriage Form 13
(at least one month and one day prior to Wedding Day)
As a legal requirement, you must complete the Notice of Intended Marriage and submit it to me at least one month and one day prior to your Wedding Day, the sooner the better as I often take bookings 12 months ahead. Read the notes carefully on page 2 of the Notice and follow all instructions. If you are confused or need help in filling out the Notice, you can contact me for assistance.

You can download the form from:
http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/MarriageGetting_Married

3. Booking from Interstate or Overseas
If you are coming to our beautiful Sydney, you have made a great choice for your wedding. You will need to contact me by email or phone to make a booking. You can download the Notice of Intended Marriage, complete it and have your signature/s witnessed. Read the notes carefully on page 2 of the Notice and follow all instructions. Once you have this completed and signed, you can mail it to me to secure your booking.

4. Immigration
If your Fiance is intending to marry you in Australia, the Notice of Intended Marriage Form 13 must be completed (see above), and given to me together with a date for when you are planning your wedding.

I will then type a letter to Immigration stating that you have booked me for your wedding and completed the Notice of Intended Marriage.