Order a marriage certificate
You can only order a marriage certificate from us if the marriage took place and was registered in NSW.
If you recently married, confirm the celebrant has submitted the registration paperwork before applying for a certificate.
If you need a marriage certificate as part of a family research project, find out more about family history research.
Order a commemorative certificate
For something special, you can choose from our range of designs and purchase a commemorative certificate to frame as a gift or keep it yourself.
You can apply to us for a marriage certificate if the marriage occurred in NSW.
If you are either person named in the marriage, the certificate can be issued to you.
If you are a child of the marriage, the certificate can be issued to you if the married couple are deceased. You must provide at least three forms of identification.
A certificate can be issued to you as an authorised representative of either of the persons named in the marriage if you satisfy one of the following conditions:
- provide a Letter of authority (PDF, 627.26 KB) giving you permission to apply and at least three forms of ID from either person named in the marriage, and your own ID
- show Power of Attorney relating to either person named in the marriage or
- be a solicitor acting for the person named on the certificate or require the certificate for a legal purpose. See the information for solicitors applying for certificates.
You must provide a least 3 forms of current identity, one of each from Categories 1, 2 and 3.
- If you cannot provide proof of identity from Categories 1 and 2, you must still provide at least 3 forms of identity. At least two of these must be from Category 3.
- If cannot meet these requirements, please contact us for further advice.
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Category |
Documents |
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1 |
If born in Australia:
Record of immigration status:
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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Certificate request |
Standard |
Priority |
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Standard marriage certificate |
$60 |
$88 |
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Standard and Commemorative marriage certificate |
$87 |
$115 |
| Commemorative marriage certificate only | $41 | Not available |
All prices include postage & handling. Add $9 for international post.
Processing begins when we have received your complete and correct application.
- Certificates are delivered by registered post.
- The number of working days to process certificates depends on how you apply.
- The processing time does not include delivery which can be up to 6 working days.
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Standard marriage certificate |
Standard |
Priority |
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Certificate for newlyweds (celebrants have 14 days to lodge) |
24 |
Not available |
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Online application |
4 |
2 |
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Submitted by post |
13 |
10 |
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Registry agent (Service NSW) |
6 |
4 |
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Commemorative marriage certificate |
Standard |
Priority |
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Online application |
18 |
Not available |
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Submitted by post |
22 |
Not available |
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Registry agent (Service NSW) |
20 |
Not available |
If you're eligible to apply and the marriage has been registered in NSW, to apply for a marriage certificate you must provide:
- details of the marriage
- personal and contact information
- proof of identity documents that have been saved to your phone or computer
- a debit or credit card to pay for the certificate.
You can also apply for a marriage certificate:
- by printing a marriage certificate application form (PDF, 504.16 KB) and sending the completed form to us by post
- in person at a Service NSW service centre.
If there are errors on the certificate:
- return the original certificate to us by post
- provide 3 proof of identity documents and
- send us the correct information on the correct an entry form.