Who Can Get Married in Darwin?
The basic Australian legal rules about who can get married in Darwin.
The rules about who can get married in Darwin are the same as the rules everywhere else in Australia.
You can usually get married if you:
- are not already married
- are not marrying a prohibited close relative
- are at least 18, unless a court has approved a very limited exception
- understand what marriage means
- freely agree to marry
- give the required notice
You do not have to be:
- an Australian citizen
- a permanent resident
You still need
- an authorised celebrant
- a NOIM
- the right documents
- two adult witnesses
- an in-person marriage
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