Who Can Get Married in Brisbane?
Most adults can legally get married in Brisbane as long as they meet the usual Australian marriage requirements.
You can usually get married if you:
- are 18 or older
- are free to marry
- understand the nature of marriage
- genuinely consent to the marriage
- are not marrying a close relative prohibited by law
Do you need to be Australian?
No.
You do not need to be:
- an Australian citizen
- a permanent resident
- living in Australia long term
Overseas visitors and mixed-nationality couples regularly get married here.
What if one of us was married before?
That is usually fine, as long as the earlier marriage has legally ended and you can provide the right documents.
What if one of us lives overseas?
That is common too.
Read Overseas residents getting married in Brisbane.
Do same-sex couples qualify?
Yes.
Marriage in Australia is available to all couples who meet the legal requirements.
What if we want the simplest option?
Then you are probably looking for:
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If you already know you want the simple option, click Get Married.
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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.