One Month's Notice

Most couples must give at least one month notice before the marriage can happen.

This is done through the Notice of Intended Marriage.

What the rule means

It is one calendar month, not just 30 days.

The period starts when the completed NOIM is received by the celebrant.

Simple examples

• If we receive your NOIM on 15 March, the earliest normal marriage date is 15 April.
• If we receive your NOIM on 1 July, the earliest normal marriage date is 1 August.

What does not start the notice period

These things do not start the one month notice period:

• filling out the booking form
• paying the fee
• starting NOIM Easy
• talking to us about dates

The notice period starts when the completed notice is actually received.

Can the period be shortened?

Sometimes, yes.

But only in limited circumstances, and only a prescribed authority can approve it.

See Shortening of Time and how to get married quickly.

Best next step

Choose your package, then use NOIM Easy and our NOIM guide to get the notice prepared properly. Paperwork only can be booked straight away at paperwork.net.au/book.