Melbourne's paperwork-only marriage service
Private celebrants helping you get legally married without the fuss of a wedding. We are not a government registry, and we do not do full wedding ceremonies. We do the paperwork, the legal words, the signatures, and the registration.
Simple, Helpful, Professional
What you get with the Melbourne Marriage Office
A low-cost private celebrant service for couples who want to get married simply and properly.
Private celebrants, not the government
We are Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants providing a private registry-style service in Melbourne.
Low-cost and straightforward
This service is built for couples who want the legal marriage without paying for a big ceremony, styling, or production.
Helpful paperwork support
Use NOIM Easy to prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage, then we will help you with the next step.
Witness service available
You need two witnesses aged 18 or over. If you do not have them, we can help arrange witnesses.
Simple meeting options
Most couples meet us in the Melbourne CBD or at another simple agreed location once the paperwork is ready.
Clear direction if you want more
If you want an elopement, see Elopement Collective. If you want a full wedding celebrant, book Josh Withers.
How the process works
1. Click Get Married and book
Fill out the booking form and pay the fee to get started. That tells us you are ready to move forward.
2. Prepare your NOIM
Use NOIM Easy to prepare the Notice of Intended Marriage, then have it witnessed by an authorised witness.
3. Send us your paperwork and ID
We need your signed NOIM plus proof of date and place of birth, photo ID, and any divorce or death documents if relevant.
4. We confirm the time once the paperwork is in
Your date, time, and place depend on when your paperwork is received, the legal notice period, and our availability. Before the marriage, the law also requires us to meet each of you separately in person.
5. You get married
Bring your two witnesses, say the legal words, sign the documents, and you are married. We give you the Form 15 certificate on the day and register the marriage afterwards.
Good Fit
What this service is, and what it is not
This website is for simple legal marriages only.
You get a valid Australian marriage under the Marriage Act 1961, with the required legal words and paperwork.
We make the process easier to understand and point you to the right next step at each stage.
There is no aisle, no personalised ceremony, no event styling, and no guest-focused production.
If you want vows, florals, photos, and a styled experience, use Elopement Collective.
If you want to compare us with Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, start with our registry comparison guide.
The Melbourne Marriage Office is part of the Australian Marriage Offices network.
Ready to get married?
Fill out the booking form, pay the fee, and we will help you through the paperwork from there.