Publications

Each year we report on our performance. New reports are published as they become available.

Minutes from the Attorney-General's Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Tuesday 27 October 2020.

Form to be used by applicants wishing to apply to become a Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant.

Under Paragraph 73(5) of the Marriage Regulations 2017, an authorised marriage celebrant must keep a record for each Form 15 marriage certificate they use.

Provides information about how the Attorney-General's Department implements cost recovery for the regulation of marriage celebrants, reports financial and non-financial performance information and contains financial forecasts for 2020-21.

Minutes from the Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Tuesday 5 May 2020.

As part of your application to become a marriage celebrant, you are required to provide referee reports using this template.

A criminal history check is conducted with your informed consent to determine your suitability for employment, a position of trust or as required by legislation. It contains your personal information, and any relevant police information about you, according to the purpose of your criminal history check.

You can use this form to make a complaint about a Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant to the Registrar of Marriage Celebrants.

Minutes from the Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Monday 28 October 2019.

This form is for conference organisers who wish to apply to the Registrar of Marriage Celebrants for their celebrant association or network conference to count as ongoing professional development for Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants.

Minutes from the Attorney-General’s Department and Marriage Celebrant Associations/Networks Meeting on Tuesday, 21 May 2019.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Officer or clerk of the court.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Judge or magistrate.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Judge or magistrate.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by the Courts.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Applicant – minor.

Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Applicant – minor or a person on behalf of minor.

​​​​​​​Marriage of a minor (aged 16 or 17) form for use by Prescribed authorities.