Terms and Conditions
General terms for using the Canberra Marriage Office website and services.
Last updated: March 2026
These terms apply to your use of this website and our services.
About this service
Canberra Marriage Office is a private celebrant service. We are not a government registry.
This website is for our paperwork-only, registry-style marriage service and related guidance.
Website information
We aim to keep the website accurate and useful, but the content is general information only. It is not legal advice, financial advice, or migration advice.
Booking and payments
New bookings start through the Get Married link.
Fees, payment timing, and any specific cancellation terms are shown during booking or agreed in writing.
Eligibility
We can only provide marriage services where the legal requirements are met and where we are available to do so.
External links
This website links to other services and official resources. We are not responsible for third-party websites.
Privacy
Use of this site and service is also subject to our privacy policy.
Governing law
These terms are governed by Australian law.
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Ready to get married without the fuss?
We are private celebrants, not a government registry. This service is for couples who want a low-cost, paperwork-only marriage in Canberra.
- 1. Click Get Married and fill in the booking form.
- 2. Pay the booking fee.
- 3. Prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy and have it witnessed by an authorised witness.
- 4. Once we receive your paperwork, we confirm the date, time, and place, subject to our availability.
Want more than the legal paperwork? For a full ceremony, book a Canberra celebrant like Josh Withers. For an elopement, see an elopement creator like Elopement Collective. You can also browse the wider Australian Marriage Offices network.