Religious and belief ceremonies
A religious or belief ceremony can be performed by a minister, priest, pastor, or other approved celebrant. These ceremonies can take place anywhere.
What you need to do
You must contact your celebrant well in advance. You also need to complete the legal paperwork with the registrar and pay the statutory fees to lodge your notices. Legal paperwork can be lodged a minimum of three months before your ceremony. The minimum notice period is 29 days, but we recommend giving notice around 10 to 12 weeks beforehand.
Paperwork can be submitted in person by appointment at the Registration Office closest to your venue or by post.