Simple Pricing
Canberra Marriage Pricing
Upfront pricing for a private celebrant service that keeps marriage simple, affordable, and legally correct.
Paperwork-Only Marriage
Cheap, simple legal marriage service
- A short civil marriage with the required legal words and signatures
- Private celebrant service in Canberra or nearby by arrangement
- Review of your marriage paperwork before the ceremony
- Registration of the marriage after the ceremony
- A ceremonial certificate on the day
- Best for couples who want the legal marriage done without a full wedding
Optional Extras
Only pay for extras if you actually need them.
Witness service
Two adult witnesses to attend your ceremony if you need them: $130 inc GST.
After-hours appointment
Available before 9am or after 9pm by arrangement: $300 inc GST.
Regional travel
Travel outside our standard area can be quoted once we know the location.
Interpreter support
If an interpreter is legally required, we can explain the process and pricing.
NOIM witnessing help
If you need help understanding NOIM witnessing or getting the form sorted, ask us.
Official certificate
The official ACT marriage certificate is ordered separately from Access Canberra at the current government fee.
Pricing FAQs
The main things people ask before they book
What does the $700 cover?
It covers the celebrant service for a short paperwork-only marriage, review of your paperwork, the ceremony itself, registration after the ceremony, and your ceremonial certificate on the day.
When do we pay?
You pay the fee when you complete the booking form to get started.
When is the date confirmed?
The date, time, and place are confirmed once your paperwork has been received and checked, subject to our availability.
Are witnesses included?
You are welcome to bring your own two adult witnesses. If you need us to organise witnesses, that is an optional extra.
Is the official marriage certificate included?
No. The official certificate is issued by Access Canberra after the marriage is registered and is paid directly at the current government rate.
What if we actually want a full wedding?
This service is not for that. If you want a full wedding ceremony, book a Canberra celebrant like Josh Withers. For an elopement, see Elopement Collective.
Ready to get started?
Click Get Married to fill out the booking form and pay the fee. That is the fastest way to begin.