YOUR CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE

Immediately following your ceremony you, along with your witnesses, will sign the Australian Commonwealth Government, Certificate of Marriage. This certificate is then yours to keep.
On the back of this certificate, you will find your unique Certificate number it states - so pease keep it in a secure place, as it can not be replaced.

You will also see, the statement "Under section 45 of the Marriage Act 1961 this certificate is conclusive evidence that your marriage has been solemnised in accordance with that section. It is an important document and you should keep it in a safe place with other official documents."

However, some organisations may not accept this certificate as proof of marriage because the certificate may not be able to be used as evidence of identity.

Again on the back of the certificate, it states - "This certificate does not provide conclusive evidence of the identity of either of the parties to your marriage. In some situations, you may be asked to produce a registered copy of your marriage certificate obtained from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in the State or Territory in which you were married."

REGISTERED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
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The registered Marriage Certificate can only be issued by Births, Deaths and Marriages after you are officially married.
Not every one requires the registered Marriage Certificate.
You can order your registered Marriage Certificate, at any time in the future.
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REASONS YOU MAY NEED A REGISTERED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

The two main reason you may require a Marriage Certificate:
- application for a Visa (Australia or Overseas)
- you wish to change your name through marriage
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HOW TO GET YOUR REGISTERED MARRIAGE CERTIFCATE

a) Direct through Simple Ceremonies. Easiest.
Simply, at any time after making your booking, log onto your portal and got to Add-Ons. Here you can order your certificate in just a few clicks.
The total fee is $107 ($67 for the certificate plus $40 admin fee)
This is the easiest way to order your certificate.
Immediately after your ceremony we will register your marriage on-line and, at the same time, order your registered Marriage Certificate.
This means you could receive your registered Marriage Certificate within a few day - via AustPost registered mail.

NB. This option is only available if you order prior to your ceremony or no later than 1 month after your ceremony.

b) Online through BDM NSW
‍After your ceremony, click here to access an Online application.
‍You will need to complete the application form with your details and provide 3 forms of ID, per their requirement.
You certificate will then be posted to you - via AustPost registered mail.

‍c) Urgently - Online through BDM NSW - Click and Collect
‍Any time after your ceremony, click here to access an Online application.
‍You will need to complete the application form with your details and provide 3 forms of ID, per their requirement.
You can then elect to Click and Collect. This involves making an additional fee and then, once advised by BDM, going into the office of BDM and collecting the certificate.

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