Can I Get Married Online?

No. You cannot legally get married online in Australia.

For the marriage itself, the couple, the celebrant, and two witnesses all need to be physically present.

What can be done online

You can still do a lot remotely:

• book the service
• pay the fee
• ask questions by email
• prepare your NOIM
• send through documents

Since 12 June 2024, the NOIM can also be witnessed remotely by audio-visual link if it is done properly.

What still has to happen in person

• the marriage itself
• the legal words
• the signatures
• the celebrant meeting each party separately in person before the marriage is solemnised

If you are overseas

That is fine.

You can still start the process from overseas, but you will need to be physically in Australia for the marriage appointment itself.

Best path

If your goal is a simple legal marriage, book at paperwork.net.au/book and we will guide you through the parts that can be handled remotely.