Elopement Laws
Elopement laws in Margaret River
Elopements do have that impulse vibe about them but actually there a few important laws and guidelines to follow so your elopement marriage is legal and you have a positive experience.
Notice of Intended Marriage
In Margaret River you must register with your celebrant a notice of intended marriage. Once you sign that, you can be legally married one month after. Be aware that this notice of intended marriage expires in eighteen months.
Valid ID check
Your marriage celebrant will need to sight valid ID like a passport, drivers licence or birth certificate.
Previous marriage
If you or your partner have previously been married you will be required to present some legal docs to your celebrant.
Legal age of marriage
You need to be 18 years old or older
Who you can’t marry
Under Australian law it’s illegal to marry your grandmother, mother, sister or half-sister, daughter, granddaughter, grandfather, father, brother or half-brother, son or grandson.
Use an authorised marriage celebrant
To be legally married you must use the services of an authorised marriage celebrant
Non Australian citizens or permanent residents can marry
So, you don’t have to be or permanent resident of Australia to marry legally in AustraliaYou also need to: