TranslateHow to apply for a marriage certificate
You can also apply for a marriage certificate by:
- printing a marriage certificate application form and sending the completed form to us by post
- in person at a Service Tasmania service centre
Who can apply for a marriage certificate
You can apply for your own marriage certificate. Other people who can apply are:
- a child of the couple
- an executor of their estate, administrator or trustee – evidence of authority must be provided
- someone with written authority or power of attorney – evidence of authority must be provided
Anyone can access a marriage record more than 75 years old.
The fees are non-refundable except as set out in our Refund Policy.
Types of marriage certificates
Standard Marriage Certificate
An official, certified copy of the marriage registration details held by Births, Deaths and Marriages. You can use it as evidence of change of surname with organisations such as the Passport Office.
Extract of Marriage
Contains names, date and place of marriage only. It is not suitable for most evidence of identity purposes.
Certificate of no record
Confirms that the applicant has not been married in Tasmania during a specified period.
You may need a certificate of no record of marriage if you intend to be married overseas. It is sometimes called a single status certificate.
Before you apply, check with the Consulate, Embassy or local representative of the country where you wish to marry to check their legal requirements. You may need to take your certificate of no record of marriage to the Department of Foreign Affairs (external link) for an Apostille stamp.
Applications must be lodged by the person to be named on the certificate.
How long will it take to get my certificate
Please note, certificates can only be issued once an application is approved and the registration is complete.
Standard certificate application service
Approximately 2 weeks. It can take longer during peak periods.
Priority certificate online application service (additional fees apply)
If you lodge a priority application online, your certificate will be sent out the next business day by registered and/or express post.
Priority certificate application at Service Tasmania (additional fees apply)
If you lodge a priority marriage application at one of the Service Tasmania centres listed below, your certificate will be available for collection at the same time on the next business day.
Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, Devonport, Huonville, Scottsdale and Sorell. Service Tasmania shop locations
Marriage registered interstate or overseas
See other Australian and overseas registries for what you need to do
If you need more details, contact us.