When I meet with couples for the first time and we have
gone through ideas for ceremonies and networking in
relation to the ultimate ceremony of their dream I
always state to them what paperwork they must give me as
an original, a certified copy but I cannot accept
anything that is faxed or just a plain photocopy as this
is considered not a legal document.
The bride and groom are usually very excited when they
come and met me announcing to the world that they are
getting married.
It is often the biggest event in a couple’s life
and the most difficult part that stresses couples out is
where to start and where to put everything, especially
prioritising as to what is very important and what is
not.
I have had many couples come to visit me that have had
not a clue but within a couple hours they have got
everything organised and their minds are now inundated
with more information and ideas than they can possibly
conjure. – I am certainly a great little networker as I
am sure most celebrants are.
I have got lots of tricks up my sleeve as I have
often stated before with a great planning process very
little can go wrong.
I would like to re-iterate the requirements of the
production of birth certificates Section 42 Marriage Act
1961.
1.
Subject to this Section a Marriage shall not be
solemnised unless
(b) There has been produced to that authorised celebrant
in respect of each of the parties (i) an official
certificate, or an official extract of an entry in an
official register, showing the date and place of birth
of the party.
It goes on to talk about stat decs:-
Important
- Statutory
Declarations in respect of births cannot be taken in
respect of people born in Australia and you CANNOT
accept an Australian passport under any circumstances.
In NSW birth certificates are available to those persons
whose name appears on the certificate, their parents or
an authorised representative.
If you
are
the person named on the certificate or the parent
then you are required to provide at least 3 forms of
identification with your application.
This can range from Drivers Licence, Passport or
Firearms Licence to a Medicare card/credit cards or bank
statement showing your current name and address details.
If you
are classified as an authorised representative then you
must satisfy one the following:
-
Provide
written authority
AND identification from the person
named on the certificate or one of their parents,
plus your own identification.
-
Show Power of Attorney relating to the person named
on the certificate or one of their parents.
-
Be a solicitor/welfare group acting for the person
named on the certificate.
-
Be a legally appointed guardian of the person named
on the certificate.
This Newsletter's Zip or Zap
Your Marriage Certificate is not deemed a legal
document. You
must apply for a Certified Copy of your Marriage
Certificate.
Regards,
Annie.
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