Working with overseas couples for an Australian Wedding is easy.  There are just a few administrative details to adhere to, and then we work via phone and email. If you are able to make a visit to Australia prior to your wedding I can work with you to plan a meeting. The main paperwork that must be completed are:

a) A 'Notice of Intented Marriage' (form 13) mut be completed
b) Identification documentation must be viewed

A Notice of Intented Marriage form must be completed and lodged with me at least one month and one day (one clear month) prior to the wedding. Once lodged with me the certificate is valid for a maximum period of 18months. notice of intended marriage.pdf I usually get couples to handle this as early as possible to ensure we have no last minute hiccups. 

The front of the form must be completed carefully then taken to an appropriate officer to witness your signatures. An appropriate officer who can sign this form outside of Australia is one of the following:

• An Australian Diplomatic Officer
• An Australian Consular Officer
• A Notary Public - A person in any country publicly authorised to attest contracts and perform other formalities. Someone authorised to witness legal documents.
• An employee of the Commonwealth authorised under para 3(c)  of the Consular Fees Act 1955
• An Employee of the Australian Trade Commission authorised under para 3 (d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955