Marriage Equality
Marriage equality has applied in Australia since December 2017. The same legal rules apply to all couples.
Australian law has recognised marriage as the union of 2 people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life, since 9 December 2017.
What that means here
At Darwin Marriage Office:
- all couples are welcome
- the same legal requirements apply to everyone
- the same low-fuss paperwork-only service is available to everyone
Helpful links
Ready to get married?
Use Get Married to start the process.
Plan the next step
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Contact Darwin Marriage Office
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