Interpreters and Translators
If either of you does not understand English well enough, or if your documents are not in English, extra language support may be needed.
Document translations
If a document is not in English, you will usually need:
- the original document
- an official English translation
In Australia, NAATI-accredited translators are the standard option.
Interpreters for the marriage
If either party cannot understand the legal parts of the marriage well enough in English, an interpreter may be required.
That interpreter must meet the legal and paperwork requirements for the role.
Why this matters
Marriage requires real understanding and real consent.
If language is a barrier, we need to deal with that properly before the marriage goes ahead.
Start early
Translation and interpreter arrangements can take time.
If this applies to you, tell us as early as possible after booking so we can explain what is needed.
Ready to get married?
Click Get Married to fill out the booking form and pay the fee. Then prepare your NOIM. Once we receive the paperwork, we confirm a date, time and place subject to availability.