Application To Shorten Period Of Notice Of Intent To Marry printable pdf download

Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Office use only

Marriages Act 1961 and Marriages Regulations 1963

Application to shorten period of

notice of intent to marry

Eligibility

Fees

The Registry can only consider your application if your reason for

A fee of $46.00 must be paid when submitting this form.

shortening falls within one of the five categories listed in Part

This fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of your

One. You must provide evidence of your claims in order to have

application.

your application considered.

Unsuccessful applications

Your application may be unsuccessful if:

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your reason for shortening does not fall in one of the five categories listed in Part One

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you do not satisfactorily complete the Statutory Declaration in Part One. Make sure you sign and date the Statutory Declaration

in front of an eligible witness, as listed on this form; make sure the witness also signs and dates the Statutory Declaration

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you do not provide supporting documentation as evidence of your reason for shortening

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you do not provide your completed Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM). You must have already lodged this NOIM with your

chosen celebrant. You must also provide all supporting documents you presented to your celebrant, e.g. birth certificates,

foreign passports (only if born overseas) and divorce or death certificates (if applicable). Any documents written in a language

other than English must be translated into English by an accredited translator

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the Registrar is not satisfied with the information supplied.

Instructions

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Write clearly using blue or black ink and BLOCK letters.

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Do not use white out.

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Keep each number, letter or X within the boxes.

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Press firmly when writing.

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Leave answer boxes blank where you have no response or date to enter.

PART ONE – Reason for shortening

Shortening of the statutory period of notice under the

Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)

can only be granted in extraordinary circumstances, as

Marriage Regulations 1963 (Cth)

outlined in Schedule 1B of the

1. Which category best applies to your circumstances?

Employment-related or other travel commitments

Wedding or celebration arrangements, or religious considerations

Medical reasons

Legal proceedings

Error in giving notice

Note. You must attach documents as evidence of your reason for shortening, such as letters of employment, travel documents,

airline tickets, receipts of payment, letters from medical practitioners, court orders or letters from authorised celebrants.

Application To Shorten Period Of Notice Of Intent To Marry

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