Marriage Certificate Guide
There are different marriage certificates in Queensland, and they are not all used for the same thing.
The certificate you get on the day
The certificate given to you by the celebrant on the day is ceremonial.
It is a keepsake.
It is not the official certificate for proving your marriage to banks, government agencies, or other organisations.
The official marriage certificate
Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages issues the official marriage certificate.
Queensland says you do not automatically receive one after the marriage is registered. You need to apply for it and pay the fee.
Commemorative certificates
Queensland also offers commemorative certificates.
They are keepsakes only and are not official identity documents.
Best practice
Order your official certificate directly from the Queensland Government once your marriage has been registered.
Avoid third-party certificate websites.
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Book first, pay the fee, then prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy. Once we receive your paperwork, we confirm the next available date, time, and place.