Adelaide Marriage Office for cheap, easy paperwork-only marriage
We are private celebrants, not a government service. If you want to get legally married in Adelaide without a wedding, we make it simple, affordable, and easy to understand.
Cheap, Helpful, Clear
What we do
We help couples get legally married with a low-cost, paperwork-only service.
Paperwork-only marriage
This service is for couples who want the legal marriage without the full wedding production.
Private celebrants, not government
We are a private celebrant alternative to the registry office, with a more personal and flexible process.
Clear NOIM help
Use NOIM Easy to prepare the form, then we can help you get it witnessed and lodged properly.
Dates confirmed after paperwork
You book first, then prepare the paperwork. We confirm the date, time, and place once the completed NOIM is received and we can check availability.
Witness help if needed
If you do not have two adult witnesses, our witness service can help.
Part of a wider network
Adelaide Marriage Office is part of the Australian Marriage Offices network.
Why Couples Book Us
This site is for getting married, not planning a wedding
No fuss, no frills, no wedding
We do the legal marriage. We do not do the big aisle moment, a long personal ceremony, or a guest-focused wedding production.Affordable and low-fuss
We keep the service focused on the legal essentials so it stays affordable, cheap, and easy to understand.
Friendly plain-English help
We explain the process clearly, help with the paperwork, and point you to the right page when something is unusual.
The right fit for practical couples
If you just want to be married properly and move on with life, you are in the right place.
Want an elopement instead?
If you want a small beautiful ceremony with more atmosphere, more time, and more intention, book Elopement Collective.
Want a full ceremony?
If you want a full celebrant service with a personal ceremony and all the usual wedding elements, book Josh Withers.
Want paperwork only?
If you want to keep it short, legal, and easy, click Get Married and we will take it from there.
Need another city?
If Adelaide is not the right location, see the wider Australian Marriage Offices network.
How the process works
Step 1: Click Get Married
Fill out the booking form and pay the fee. That tells us you want the paperwork-only service and gets the process moving.
Step 2: Prepare your NOIM
Use NOIM Easy to complete the Notice of Intended Marriage, then have it witnessed by an authorised witness. We can help if you get stuck.
Step 3: Send in the paperwork
Once we receive the completed NOIM and supporting documents, we confirm the date, time, and place based on when the paperwork arrived and what availability we have.
Step 4: Separate in-person meetings
Before the marriage, we physically meet each party separately in person, as required by the Marriage Act.
Step 5: Get married
On the day, both parties, the celebrant, and two adult witnesses are physically present. We say the legal words, sign the certificates, and you are married.
Step 6: We lodge the paperwork
After the marriage, we lodge the registration paperwork in South Australia. Once it is registered, you can order the official marriage certificate.
What The Law Requires
Legal essentials
These are the main rules that matter for a paperwork-only marriage.
The NOIM must be lodged at least one month before the marriage unless a prescribed authority approves a shortening of time.
The marriage itself cannot happen online. Both parties, the celebrant, and two adult witnesses must be physically present.
You will need proof of date and place of birth, photo ID, and any divorce, death, or name-change documents that apply.
Both people must understand what marriage means and freely agree to it.
Usually both people must be 18 or older. In limited cases, one person aged 16 or 17 may marry with a court order and the required consents.
If documents are not in English, or if either party needs language support, tell us early so we can sort it out properly.
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Helpful pages
These are the pages most couples use before or after booking.
Compare the government registry office with our private celebrant service and decide which one suits you.
If you need help getting the NOIM witnessed in Adelaide, this page explains what to bring and what to do.
We can provide witnesses for couples having a private legal marriage or paperwork-only ceremony in Adelaide.