Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

1. Services

Perth's Mobile Marriage Office provides mobile marriage ceremony services in the Perth metropolitan area. Our services include:

  • Legal marriage ceremonies performed by Commonwealth-registered celebrants
  • Signing of marriage register and certificates
  • Form 15 presentation certificate
  • Lodgement of paperwork with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM)
  • Optional add-on services as selected during booking

2. Booking Requirements

To book a ceremony, you must:

  • Book at least 32 days in advance (to meet the legal NOIM requirement of lodging at least one calendar month before the ceremony)
  • Provide accurate personal information for both parties
  • Submit a valid Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form
  • Provide identity documents as required by Australian marriage law
  • Both parties must be at least 18 years of age
  • Both parties must be legally free to marry

3. Pricing and Payment

  • All prices are displayed in Australian dollars and include GST
  • Base ceremony prices: Weekday (Monday-Thursday) from $550, Weekend (Friday-Sunday) from $750
  • Weekend afternoon ceremonies (after 12pm) incur an additional $100 surcharge
  • Travel surcharges apply based on distance from Perth CBD
  • Payment is required at the time of booking
  • Payments are processed securely via Stripe

4. Cancellation and Refund Policy

All payments are non-refundable.

However, you may reschedule your ceremony under the following conditions:

  • Rescheduling with 7 or more days notice: Free of charge (subject to celebrant availability)
  • Rescheduling with less than 7 days notice: $100 rescheduling fee applies
  • The new date must still comply with the NOIM one-month requirement

5. Ceremony Requirements

For your ceremony to proceed, you must:

  • Provide two witnesses over 18 years of age who understand English (or arrange for us to provide witnesses at $75 each)
  • Have valid identity documents available for verification before the ceremony
  • Ensure the venue is accessible and suitable for a ceremony
  • Obtain any necessary permits for public venues
  • Have a backup plan for outdoor venues in case of inclement weather

6. Celebrant Assignment

  • We will assign a Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant to perform your ceremony
  • Celebrant assignment is at our discretion and may change due to availability
  • You will be notified of your assigned celebrant before your ceremony
  • All our celebrants are authorised under the Marriage Act 1961

7. Legal Compliance

Our services are provided in accordance with:

  • The Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)
  • The Marriage Regulations 2017
  • Guidelines from the Attorney-General's Department

Your celebrant is required to meet with each party separately before the ceremony (this may be done remotely). This is a legal requirement effective from 2024.

8. Paperwork and Certificates

  • You will receive a Form 15 presentation certificate on your wedding day
  • Your celebrant will lodge the marriage paperwork with the BDM within 14 days of the ceremony
  • The official marriage certificate will be sent to you by the BDM within 2-4 weeks
  • Same-day lodgement is available as an add-on service

9. Liability

  • We are not liable for delays or issues caused by incomplete or inaccurate information provided by you
  • We are not responsible for obtaining venue permits or ensuring venue suitability
  • Weather-related issues at outdoor venues are not grounds for refund
  • Our liability is limited to the amount paid for our services

10. Disputes and Complaints

If you have a complaint about our services:

  • Contact us at hello@perthsmobilemarriage.com.au within 7 days of your ceremony
  • We will investigate and respond within 14 business days
  • Complaints about celebrant conduct may also be directed to the Attorney-General's Department

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at hello@perthsmobilemarriage.com.au