NSW Marriage Office
Shortening of Time
In NSW, couples can apply for a Shortening of Time”to marry, waiving the mandatory one-month notice period, but only under specific and very limited circumstances outlined in the Marriage Regulations 1963.
Here’s a breakdown of the reasons why you might be able to apply for a Shortening of Time
- Employment-related or other travel commitments:
If one or both partners have urgent travel plans or a new job starting soon.
- Wedding or celebration arrangements, or religious considerations:
If wedding arrangements are already made and cannot be changed, or if religious considerations necessitate a quicker ceremony.
- Medical reasons:
If one or both partners, or a close family member, has a serious medical condition that requires a faster wedding.
- Legal proceedings:
If one or both partners are involved in legal proceedings that necessitate a quicker marriage.
- Error in giving notice:
If there was an error in the initial notice of intended marriage (NOIM).
More Information on A Shortening of Time
If you think your situation falls under one of these categories, we can give you more information and go through the requirements with you.
Call us on 0492 966 513
We are authorised, qualified and experienced Commonwealth Marriage Celebrants who offer a complete registry wedding service. The closest government registry office is in Sydney, so the NSW Marriage Office provides this service in the Newcastle, Tamworth and Hunter Valley areas.
Everything for your marriage is included. We lodge all of your legal paperwork, our celebrant performs the legal ceremony for your marriage on the day. Later that day your documents are filed and registered with the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Booking Your Wedding
We provide affordable wedding options and we take care of all the legal requirements.
Everything you need to make your courthouse or registry wedding complete is included in all our packages - there are no hidden extras.
See our packages & book online or phone us on 0492 966 513.
We lead you through the process to make it easy & stress-free.
For more information on our budget wedding options check our pricing and packages.
Sign The Marriage Register
This option is the minimum requirement for couples to be legally married in Australia.
From $495 with free location at our office
You, your celebrant & two witnesses
No lead-up interviews or appointments needed
We look after all the registrations & lodgements
Celebrant included
Say the legal words
Exchange vows and rings or just say 'I do!'
Sign the marriage register
Celebrate!
Short Marriage Ceremony
Invite some family & friends to witness your wedding
A short elopement ceremony from $595
Bring along some family & friends to witness & celebrate your marriage
Have up to 10 people attend (including you)
Exchange rings & vows if you'd like to or just say 'I do'
Celebrant is included
No prior interviews or appointments needed
We look after all the registrations & lodgements
Celebrate!
