Legal Marriage Requirements in Darwin

To get married in Darwin, you need to meet the Australian legal requirements for marriage.

The main rules

You generally must:

• not already be married
• not be marrying a prohibited close relative
• be at least 18, unless a court has approved a very limited exception
• understand what marriage means and freely agree to it
• give a NOIM at least one month and no more than 18 months before the marriage
• be married by an authorised celebrant
• say the required legal words during the ceremony
• have two witnesses who are at least 18

Important current points

Current Attorney-General guidance also says:

• the celebrant must meet separately and in person with each party before the marriage
• the marriage itself must happen with both parties, the celebrant, and the two witnesses physically present
• the NOIM may be witnessed remotely in some situations

Documents you usually need

• evidence of date and place of birth
• photo ID
• proof that any earlier marriage has ended
• translations if needed

Helpful pages

• NOIM guide
• ID requirements
• Who can get married?

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