Marriage Licence

Notice of Intended Marriage/Marriage licence.

You must complete a Notice of Intended Marriage online, including a statutory declaration that the details provided are true and there is no lawful impediment to the marriage.

You’ll have to arrange your marriage licence

• no less than 3 working days and
• no more than 3 months before you want to get married.

Many celebrants recommend applying for your marriage licence a month or two before your wedding day.

When applying for your marriage licence you will need to provide

• your celebrant’s name,
• your wedding location, and
• an approximate date of your wedding.

You will also be asked if you require a certificate to be sent to you after the ceremony – this certificate will be your official proof that your marriage has taken place and is registered in New Zealand.

We recommend you pre-order your certificate when applying for your licence, but you can choose to order it at any time after your wedding if this is your preference.