The Notice of Intended Marriage, or NOIM, is the form that starts the legal marriage process in Australia.
When you need to give it
Your celebrant must usually receive it:
- at least one calendar month before the marriage
- and no more than 18 months before the marriage
Booking or paying does not start that clock. The NOIM does.
The easiest way to prepare it
Use NOIM Easy.
It walks you through the form step by step, creates a completed PDF, and can help you send it on.
Witnessing the NOIM
The NOIM must be witnessed by an authorised person.
If you are unsure who can witness it, ask us before you organise the signing.
From 12 June 2024, remote witnessing may be possible in some situations, but the rules depend on where you and the witness are. If that applies to you, ask us early.
What else you need with it
The NOIM is not the only document.
We will usually also need:
- ID
- proof of date and place of birth
- evidence of any previous marriage ending
- translations for non-English documents
Important point
Giving the NOIM does not mean you are married.
It only starts the legal process.