Registry-style ceremonies by civil celebrants, not a government registry office. No fuss, no frills, no wedding. Just paperwork.

About us

Adelaide paperwork-only marriage,
done properly and kept simple

Adelaide Marriage Office is a private celebrant service for couples who want to get married without a wedding. We are part of the Australian Marriage Offices network and focus on low-cost, helpful, registry-style marriages in Adelaide and South Australia.

Adelaide paperwork-only marriage service

What we do

We keep the service focused on the legal marriage and the paperwork around it.

Private celebrant service

We are not the government registry office. We are private celebrants offering a registry-style alternative.

Cheap and simple

Our goal is to be the easiest and simplest way to get married in Adelaide without turning it into a whole production.

Paperwork help

We help with the NOIM, document checks, timing questions, witness arrangements, and the legal process.

Witness Service

If you do not have two adult witnesses, we can help arrange witness support.

Location Flexibility

We can meet you at a simple suitable location in Adelaide or South Australia, depending on the booking and our availability.

Professional and lawful

We follow the Marriage Act, the Marriage Regulations, and current guidance for authorised celebrants.

How we work

The point of this website is to help couples get married, not to sell them a wedding.

  • 1

    We keep it plain and clear

    We use Australian plain language, explain the steps, and tell you what matters now and what can wait.

  • 2

    We do the legal marriage

    This is the service for couples who want the legal side done well, with no aisle, no performance, and no long ceremony.

  • 3

    We respect the law and your time

    We take the legal requirements seriously and try to make the process feel easy, calm, and helpful.

What we do not do

This matters because it helps you choose the right service from the start.

  • Not a government service

    If you specifically want the government registry office, compare that option on our registry office guide.

  • Not an elopement brand

    If you want a beautiful small ceremony with more ceremony time and styling, book Elopement Collective.

  • Not a full wedding celebrant service

    If you want a personal ceremony with guests, processional moments, and a full celebrant experience, book Josh Withers.

Adelaide and surrounds

Where we work

Adelaide CBD

Central city appointments and simple inner-city locations

Metro Adelaide

Home, cafe, office, park, or accommodation by arrangement

Greater Adelaide

North, south, east, west, and the nearby hills

Greater South Australia

Further travel can be arranged where practical

Next steps

Start here

Get Married

Ready to book? Click here to fill out the booking form and pay the fee.

Prepare the NOIM

Use NOIM Easy to complete the form step by step and generate a ready-to-print PDF.

Ask a question

If your circumstances are unusual, use our contact form and we will help.