Applying for a marriage certificate
You can apply for a Queensland marriage certificate if you or the person you are applying for were married (and the marriage registered) in Queensland.
Your celebrant or religious celebrant must record your marriage with us. We don't automatically send a certificate when a marriage is registered. You need to buy one.
Certificate types
There are 3 types of marriage certificates:
- official marriage certificate—can be used for identification purposes and proof of change of name through marriage
- commemorative marriage certificate package includes an official marriage certificate
- ceremonial marriage certificate—given to you by your celebrant or religious celebrant is not official. You can't use it to prove your relationship.
If you were married outside Queensland, contact the interstate or overseas registering authority to get your certificate.
How to apply
Do it online
- Answer the questions—it should take you less than 10 minutes.
- Pay the fee (Mastercard or Visa).
- Review your details.
- Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise your application.
- Have your proof of ID documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
- Submit your proof of ID by post or in person.
Unable to complete online
If you can’t pay online, you can use the PDF application form:
- Download, print and complete a marriage certificate application form.
- Have your proof of ID documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
- Submit your completed application form along with payment and proof of ID by post or in person.
Contact us
Located at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm
Public holidays: Closed
By phone
Local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.
*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.