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[davyteacher]

Hi Folks,

I have a korean friend who wants to get married in Australia, she is wondering what documents she needs. I think she only needs her passport or is there any other documents that she needs.

Cheers

Dave

[jaebea]

A mate of mine got married in April, and as far as I remember, he only had his passport on him in terms of official documents.

However, I'm not sure if his family brought over more docs pre-ceremony.

I'll confirm it with him if possible.

jae.

[davyteacher]

Nice one Jaebae, she`s just curious on other things needed before she goes to Australia.

[davyteacher]

Anyone for advice.

[Emu Bitter]

What sort of advice? I got married in Australia so maybe can help you out.

[davyteacher]

Hi Emu,

It`s a korean woman getting married in Australia, what would be the documents that she needs.

[sonofthedarkstranger]

Is she planning on living in Australia? Setlling down there?

That would be tricky.

[coldcrush]

http://online.justice.vic.gov.au/CA256C7100199CBE/page/Births+Deaths+and+Marriages+Online+Shop-Getting+Married?OpenDocument&1=0-Births+Deaths+and+Marriages+Online+Shop~&2=75-Getting+Married~&3=~

Not sure which state she plans on getting married in, but here's Victoria for you:

What is the procedure for getting married in Victoria?

To be married in Victoria, or any other Australian State or Territory, you must complete a Notice of Intended Marriage form, which is available from the marriage celebrant who will be performing your marriage ceremony.

The form must be completed and given back to the marriage celebrant at least one month and no more than eighteen months before the intended date of your marriage.

Who can perform my marriage ceremony?

In Victoria your marriage ceremony can be performed by an authorised minister of religion or a civil marriage celebrant, or you can marry at the Victorian Marriage Registry.

Marriage ceremonies can also be performed by Registrars at some Victorian regional Magistrate's Courts. For further information, contact your local regional Court or the Attorney-General's Department website for authorised State Officers.

Information about marriage in other Australian States and Territories or in New Zealand may be obtained through the Australasian Registries web site. Civil marriage celebrants are listed in the Yellow Pages telephone book under Marriage Celebrants.


What documents must I produce to the celebrant when booking my marriage?

You must produce:
A birth certificate (if born overseas, a foreign passport is acceptable); and
If previously married and divorced, a decree absolute of the divorce. If divorced in Australia, this is obtained from the Family Court of Australia; or
If previously married and widowed, a death certificate.
What fee will the celebrant charge for the marriage?

There is no set fee for a marriage in Australia, so make sure that you ask the celebrant the fee before you complete the booking.


At what age can a person marry?

A person can marry at 16 years, but the other person must be at least 18 years of age. A person aged 16 or 17 years must obtain parents' consent and an Order from a Judge or Magistrate allowing the marriage.


What proof of marriage will I get when I marry?

You will be required to sign 3 marriage certificates following the ceremony. The first is the official certificate which the celebrant will send to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to officially register the marriage, the second is a duplicate which the celebrant keeps as his/her record of the marriage and the third is a keepsake certificate, often referred to as the parties' certificate, which you will be given.

The parties certificate can be used as proof of the marriage for some organisations such as Banks, Driver Licences etc. but the Australian Passports Office require a certified copy of the official certificate (as issued by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages) for passport applications.


How do I arrange a marriage overseas?

You should contact the Embassy, Consulate or local representative of the country where you intend to marry to find out the legal requirements for that country. It is no longer possible to marry in an Australian Embassy.

Some countries require a certificate certifying that you are free to marry. If you require such a document, you can apply to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages for a Single Status Certificate


Can I register an overseas marriage in Australia?

Marriages that occur in a foreign country cannot be registered in Australia. You should follow the necessary registration procedures in the country where you marry and obtain your marriage certificate before you leave that country so that you have it when you return to Australia.

If your intended spouse is not an Australian citizen or resident, but you will be requesting residency on the basis of your overseas marriage, you will need to have official copies of your overseas marriage certificate to lodge with the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA). You should contact DIMIA directly for advice as to their requirements.

[davyteacher]

Brilliant coldrush, cheers

[Auswan]

Hi, I married my Korean wife in Korea by their rules, took all the documentation to the Australian Embassy who sighted/copied and stamped said documents for registration with Aust authorities. At the same time applied for spouse and dependent visas for Australia, since approved, no problem. Maybe it would be better for the Korean girl to get married here and follow the above.
Regards,
Auswan.

[manlyboy]

I overheard an embassy worker tell a guy something along the lines of: "You didn't hear this from me, but just bring your wife in on a tourist visa, and get married while you're there. It'll save you a lot of time and effort".

This is what my wife and I are planning to do in August. We won't be residing in Australia, though.

[coldcrush]

[davyteacher]

Cheers people, give her the info and she`s made up, cheers once again

[Free World]

[Emu Bitter]

Sorry I didn't get back to you Davy, extra hours meant less time on computer. Looks like you got the info you were after though. If you do have any more questions, PM me, intensive coming up so will probably only be checking my mail in a couple of weeks.