You can apply for your standard marriage certificate online or by submitting a marriage certificate application form. Application fees apply.

When applying for a standard marriage certificate, make sure you:

• Complete the application in full.
• Supply all required proof of identity documents. If applying in person, provide original proof of identity documents. If applying online or by mail, provide police-certified photocopies. See the application form and proof of identity page for further details.
• Include the required payment or credit card details.

A standard marriage certificate is a legally recognised document. This document is often required for official purposes such as updating your driver licence or passport to your married name.

The Registry can only issue a marriage certificate once the marriage is registered.

If you require a certificate for a marriage which occurred outside Victoria, you will need to contact the Registry office of the state, territory or country where that marriage occurred.

Turnaround times may vary depending on how you submit your application.

You can find more information about marriage certificates in the Marriages FAQs.

The Registry recommends you keep all Registry-issued documents secure.

	Certificates given to you on your wedding day On your wedding day you will receive a certificate known as a "party certificate". This certificate is a keepsake document for your own records and is not commonly accepted for official purposes as proof of marriage.