How do we get the marriage recognised?
The marriage is recognised when it becomes registered by the Department of Birth, Deaths and Marriages in the State where the marriage was solemnised. This procedure can be commenced, by me, immediately after the wedding ceremony via the internet and after a confirmation/registration number is obtained, the relevant papers are forwarded, by me, to the Department for verification. The married couple are then able to order, direct, over the net the official marriage certificate or visit the Department in Sydney CBD. I am able to directly order this official certificate immediately when transferring all the information required by the Department, and with this a commemorative certificate and have them sent directly to the couple’s address. It is advisable, and much more convenient for the overseas couple to have me arrange this at the Departments price, and the couples expense, saving them a trip to the Departments offices or send for it at a later time, perhaps when back home.
