Shortening of Waiting Period Before Marriage

This form is used to apply for authorisation of a celebrant to solemnise a marriage despite the notice of intended marriage having been lodged less than 1 month before the date of marriage. One or more of the following circumstances must apply:

• Employment related or other travel commitments, eg the bride or groom is being posted overseas for at least 3 months
• Non-refundable wedding arrangements of a considerable sum have been made
• Medical reasons, eg the bride, groom or a close relative has an illness that will prevent them from attending the wedding unless it is held within a month
• Legal proceedings, eg the bride or groom is subject to pending court proceedings and is at risk of imprisonment
• Error in giving notice, eg the bride and groom have made arrangements with a celebrant, but written notice was not given in the required time because the celebrant failed to explain the notice requirements properly.

Idenitification and various other documents supporting the application are required.

For more information visit the Births Deaths and Marriages website.