Margaret McDiarmid - Civil Celebrant (WA)

A memorable event should be stress-free. I will work with you to plan a ceremony of your own.

For Couples in Perth and surrounding areas

Below is some information on the documents for your wedding.

NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE FORM (NOIM)

This form can be downloaded from the Attorney General's Website I can also email you a pdf copy for you to print out.

The NOIM needs to be completed up to 18 months prior to the marriage but no later than one month and one day prior to the wedding ceremony. At the first meeting full birth certificates are to be produced for verification. If either parties have been married before I will need to see the original divorce papers.

DECLARATIONS

This is the declaration on the back of the Certificate of Marriage, it will be completed at a pre-wedding meeting one week prior to the marriage, and needs to be signed by both parties.

CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE

This is completed in duplicate in the presence of witnesses (both need to be over 18 years of age) at the ceremony. One is sent to the Births, Death & Marriages office after the ceremony and the other is kept in my Marriage Registry Book.

GOVERNMENT STAMPED CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE

A certified copy of the "Certificate of Marriage" can be applied for from the Perth office of Births, Deaths & Marriages after the ceremony. I can provide you with the paperwork for this or you can alternatively visit their website to download a copy. It is located at Births, Deaths & Marriages Perth (WA).

For Couples outside of Perth and Australia

Below is some information on the documents for your wedding.

NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE FORM (NOIM)

This form can be downloaded from the Attorney General's Website I can also email you a pdf copy for you to print out.

The NOIM needs to be completed up to 18 months prior to the marriage but no later than one month and one day prior to the wedding ceremony. This form can be witnessed in your own country and posted to me. For a list of people who are qualified to witness the NOIM please visit >HERE<  The NOIM needs to be received by your Celebrant at least one month and one day prior to your marriage ceremony.

DECLARATIONS

This is the declaration on the back of the Certificate of Marriage, it will be completed at a pre-wedding meeting one week prior to the marriage, and needs to be signed by both parties. During this meeting full original Birth Certificates will need to be shown for verification (copies can be posted or emailed to me in advance). If either parties have been married before I will need to see the original divorce papers (copies can be posted or emailed to me in advance). If the originals are not produced the wedding can not proceed.

CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE

This is completed in duplicate in the presence of witnesses (both need to be over 18 years of age) at the ceremony. One is sent to the Births, Death & Marriages office in Perth (WA) after the ceremony and the other is kept in my Marriage Registry Book.

GOVERNMENT STAMPED CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE

A certified copy of the "Certificate of Marriage" can be applied for from the Perth office of Births, Deaths & Marriages after the ceremony. I can provide you with the paperwork for this or you can alternatively visit their website to download a copy. It is located at Births, Deaths & Marriages Perth (WA).