Can I Get Married Online?
Short answer
No. You cannot get legally married online in Australia.
For the marriage ceremony itself, the couple, the celebrant, and the two witnesses must all be physically present.
What you can do online
Even though the ceremony must be in person, a lot of the process can still start online.
You can:
- click Get Married and book online
- prepare your NOIM on NOIM Easy
- ask questions by email
- send copies of documents for checking
- organise the paperwork before the ceremony day
What still has to happen in person
- the celebrant must physically meet each party separately before the marriage is solemnised
- the marriage ceremony must happen with everyone physically present
- the certificates must be signed on the day
If you are overseas right now
You can often start the process from overseas, but you still need to be physically present in Australia for the marriage ceremony itself.
Next steps
Ready to get married?
Fill out the booking form, pay the fee, prepare your NOIM on NOIM Easy, then we confirm the date, time, and place once the paperwork is in and we know availability. You can also browse our local wedding directory, compare marriage celebrants in Newcastle, read the blog, or contact us if you are unsure which option fits.