BIRTHS DEATHS MARRIAGES BDM TASMANIA Ann Owen Registrar

BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES (BDM) TASMANIA Ann Owen – Registrar www. justice. tas. gov. au/bdm

AGENDA • Registration as a religious marriage celebrant • Marriage paperwork • Evidence of Identity requirements • Change of name • BDM registration process • Common issues • BDM certificates and amending details • Questions 2

REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE CELEBRANTS – THE PROCESS For ministers of religion to legally perform a marriage ceremony, the organisation must: • Be listed as a recognised denomination under the Marriage Act 1961 • Nominate its ministers to be authorised celebrants • Be registered by the relevant state or territory births, deaths and marriages registry. 3

CELEBRANT REGISTRATION DETAILS • Tasmanian registered ministers of religion are issued a registration number starting with “T” • You should include your registration number: • on all marriage paperwork • when advising BDM of any change in contact details • when ordering marriage stationery • BDM use the registration number to upload & update name and address information to the Attorney-General’s Department website 4

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MARRIAGE PAPERWORK � What forms do I need to fill? ◦ Notice of Intended Marriage – formerly called Form 13 (at least 1 month prior to the wedding) ◦ Certificate of Marriage – (to give to the couple) ◦ Declaration of No Impediment – formerly called Form 14 (to send to BDM) ◦ Certificate of Marriage – formerly called Form 16 (to send to BDM) ◦ Church Register (if applicable) 6

MARRIAGE PAPERWORK Where do I get marriage stationery from? • Attorney-Generals’ website www. ag. gov. au/Families. And. Marriage/Pages/Forms • Can. Print Communications Pty Ltd • 1300 656 863 (toll-free number) • Email marriage@infoservices. com. au • PO Box 7456, CANBERRA MC ACT 2610 Your marriage celebrant registration number must be quoted when purchasing marriage stationery 7

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NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE (NOIM) � When should I receive the NOIM? � At least 1 month before the ceremony. � Not more than 18 months before the ceremony. � What supporting documents do I need to see from the couple? � Evidence of date and place of birth (birth certificate or passport) AND � Evidence of identity (photo ID e. g. driver’s licence) � Evidence of change of name, if relevant � Death certificate of former spouse (if a party is widowed) � Divorce certificate (if a party is divorced) 9

NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE (NOIM) � What � Full else should I check? names of the parties are correctly recorded � All fields on the form are completed (typed or in block letters) � Both parties have signed the form and signatures have been witnessed by an authorised person 10

CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE On the Certificate of Marriage to be sent to BDM check: � The date is correct � The “rites used” is completed � Witnesses names to be in block capitals � Signatures of bride, groom, witnesses and celebrant � Declaration on the reverse of the form is complete & signed 11

After the ceremony please check you have accurately completed all the following documents: ◦ Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) ◦ Certificate of Marriage (to give to the couple) ◦ Certificate of Marriage (to send to BDM with the NOIM) ◦ Church Register (if applicable) 12

COMMON ISSUES The following issues often mean the registration of a marriage by BDM is delayed: • Incorrect forms used • Incomplete forms /NOIM Missing • Spelling of names • Incorrect dates of birth • Illegible handwriting (especially witnesses) 13

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BDM MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES Records are only finalised when all issues have been followed up. Otherwise they remain “restricted” or “incomplete” Once the registration is finalised official certificates are generated from the BDM System 16

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� BDM marriage certificates cost $47. 43 ◦ Application forms & fee details on website www. justice. tas. gov. au/bdm ◦ Lodgement @ Service Tas, by e-mail or standard mail ◦ Priority fee for same day processing ($33. 66) 18

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AMENDING A RECORD What happens when a record needs correcting? • Confirmation required from celebrant for recent weddings • Incorrect certificates need to be surrendered before replacement certificate is issued Celebrants should advise couples that they check ALL the details on marriage documents prior to signing that they are correct. If corrections need to be made it is inconvenient and costs them more money. Amendment fee is currently $50. 49. 20

QUESTIONS? 1300 135 513 BDM@JUSTICE. TAS. GOV. AU