What is a commemorative marriage certificate
Commemorative certificates are an elegant keepsake available in a variety of designs. They display the basic details of your marriage but are not official proof of identity or marriage documents.
A commemorative marriage certificate is different to the ceremonial certificate given to you on the day of your wedding and the official marriage certificate issued by the Registry.
For official purposes, you'll need an official marriage certificate.
Who is eligible to order a commemorative marriage certificate
You can order a NSW commemorative marriage certificate if:
- the marriage took place in NSW
- you are one of the people named in the marriage.
Latest design
Celebrate your union with an elegant and timeless limited edition keepsake.
The certificate features painted butterflies and bright native botanicals from pioneering Australian natural history artists, Harriet and Helena Scott and Ellis Rowan.
Courtesy of the State Library of NSW’s collection, the joyful botanicals complement the butterflies to create a sophisticated certificate, that also features a commemorative seal marking the Registry’s 170 year anniversary.
This certificate is part of our 170th Anniversary Limited Edition Collection and was created in partnership with the State Library of NSW.
Choosing a design
About ordering a commemorative marriage certificate
What's included
Our commemorative marriage certificates are:
- suitable for framing at 279mm x 355mm (that's a bit bigger than A4 paper)
- printed on archival paper and wrapped in acid-free tissue paper
- sent to you in a protective cardboard mailing tube*.
Choose from a single or bundle deal:
- A single commemorative marriage certificate.
- A bundle that includes an official standard marriage certificate and a commemorative certificate.
*Please note: The mailing tube may not fit in a standard mailbox. If no one is home at the time of delivery, it will either be left in a safe place or taken to your local post office for collection.
Fees and processing times
- There is no priority or collect service available for a commemorative certificate or a bundle.
- Commemorative marriage certificates have different processing times to an official marriage certificate. They will arrive by post separately, even when ordered together.
| Official marriage certificate and commemorative certificate* package Fees include $11 postage and handling | Standard service $98 | Priority service $131 |
| Online application | Up to 4 weeks | Up to 3 weeks |
| Postal application | Up to 6 weeks | Up to 5 weeks |
| Via Service NSW | Up to 5 weeks | Up to 4 weeks |
| Commemorative marriage certificate only Fees include $11 postage and handling | Standard service $44 | Priority service |
| Online application | Up to 4 weeks | Not available |
| Postal application | Up to 6 weeks | Not available |
| Via Service NSW | Up to 5 weeks | Not available |
*Commemorative certificates are sent separately from a standard certificate.
The listed processing times do not include postage delivery times. Please allow 5 to 7 days for delivery of the certificate.
Place an order
The fastest way to order is using our online form. Gather your proof of identity documents and select the commemorative design of your choice.