Australian marriage law usually requires at least one calendar month between the day your celebrant receives the NOIM and the day you marry.
The simple rule
If we receive your NOIM on:
- 1 January, the earliest marriage date is 1 February
- 15 July, the earliest marriage date is 15 August
- 31 March, the earliest marriage date is 1 May
It is a date-to-date calculation, not a count of 30 days.
What does not count as notice
These things do not start the notice period:
- sending an enquiry
- filling out the booking form
- paying the fee
- telling us your preferred date
The notice period starts when the NOIM is properly given.
Another important step
Before an authorised celebrant can solemnise your marriage, there also needs to be a separate in-person meeting with both parties as required by law.
If you have less than one month
You may need a lawful shortening of time.
That is only available in limited circumstances.