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 This page contains information that you may need or should read as you prepare to marry. If you believe there are others that should be added, let me know. Note that it is now easiest to apply for a Marriage Licence online. Check out Getting a Marriage licence below. ​Remember it is your responsibility to obtain the Marriage Licence and the documents that are signed at your wedding.

This link  https://www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/getting-married/how-to-get-married-in-nz/ provides information about getting married in New Zealand. It is published by Govt.nz and answers the questions most likely to arise as couples plan their marriage ceremony.

Most 
couples can apply for a Marriage Licence entirely online from anywhere in the world. I encourage couples to apply at https://marriages.services.govt.nz/ as this is the easiest, fastest and safest way to do so.


This file explains in more detail how to go about getting a Marriage Licence.

Who's in Charge? -This file explains some important considerations about the legal aspects of getting married with a Marriage Celebrant.

This file is a Wedding Checklist that you might find useful in planning your wedding.


getting_a_marriage_licence.docx
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whos_in_charge.pdf
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wedding_checklist.pdf
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