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You may apply for a certificate:<br />
Online at<br />
*www.cbs.sa.gov.au<br />
*Payment only by credit card.<br />
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By post<br />
*Complete the application form and mail it with a copy of your identification and a cheque or money order (payable to Births, Deaths and Marriages) or your credit card details to the: Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office, GPO Box 1351, Adelaide SA 5001. Phone 131 882 <br />
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Paying in person<br />
*Payment can be made in person at:<br />
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::Consumer and Business Services<br />
::Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office<br />
::Level 2, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell St<br />
::Adelaide SA 5000<br />
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Service SA customer service centres in:<br />
*Berri <br />
*Gawler <br />
*Kadina <br />
*Mount Gambier<br />
*Murray Bridge<br />
*Naracoorte<br />
*Port Augusta<br />
*Port Lincoln<br />
*Port Pirie<br />
*Whyalla<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
All applications for certificates must be accompanied by evidence of the applicant's identification. Failure to provide identification will result in processing delays with the application.<br />
The following documents are acceptable as identification:<br />
*One (1) form of identification - showing photo, current name, address and signature, such as:<br />
**Current Australian Driver's licence <br />
**Proof of age card <br />
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*Two (2) forms of identification - one must show current name and address and one must show signature, such as:<br />
**Passport <br />
**Centrelink or health care card<br />
**Pension / seniors card <br />
**Credit / direct debit card OR bank statement<br />
**Department of Veterans' Affairs card <br />
**Business & Occupational Services licence<br />
**Defence Force / Police service ID card <br />
**Current Australian firearms licence<br />
**Electricity / gas / other utilities account <br />
**Telephone / mobile account.<br />
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*For further information regarding proof of identity requirements, please refer to our Proof of Identity Policy.<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
Postal Addres<br />
::Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office, <br />
::GPO Box 1351, <br />
::Adelaide, SA 5001. <br />
::Phone 131 882<br />
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Physical Address<br />
::Consumer and Business Services<br />
::Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office<br />
::Level 2, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell St<br />
::Adelaide SA 5000<br />
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Regional Service SA Centres<br />
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/contact.html#Regional_Services <br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
Are only available to the registered persons or children of the marriage <br />
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==Fees==<br />
Marriage Certificate: $43.50<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office strives to issue certificates within five (5) working days following receipt of a completed application.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. <br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*You may apply for the certificate either by online or by post or in person.<br />
*The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office strives to issue certificates within five (5) working days following receipt of a completed application. However, due to high demand, sometimes be unable to meet our service charter standards for the provision of marriage certificates which are not held on computer. <br />
*All applications for certificates are subject to the Registrar's Access Policy, which restricts access to records depending on the age of the record and the relationship of the applicant. This is to ensure the security and privacy of the subject matter(s) is maintained. <br />
*Applicants are also required to provide evidence of their identification in accordance with the Proof of Identity Policy.<br />
*You can also obtain forms from:<br />
**Bill paying post offices in South Australia: An application form for a marriage certificate is available at all bill paying post offices in South Australia. Forms cannot be lodged here however.<br />
*You can also obtain and lodge an application form for a marriage certificate at Regional Service SA Centres.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
Applicant details<br />
*Applicants Name<br />
*Postal Address<br />
*Reason for requesting the certificate<br />
*Relationship to the Person named on the certificate<br />
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Certificate Details<br />
*Bride and Bridegroom name<br />
*Date of Marriage<br />
*Place of Marriage<br />
*Date of Birth<br />
*Mothers Full Name<br />
*Fathers Full Name<br />
*Residential Address<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
You can use a standard marriage certificate as proof of your wedding for official purposes, such as changing your name on a passport or driver licence. You can apply for your marriage certificate by following below instructions and procedure.<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Marriage Certificate can be used as proof of marriage, to change their names in other certificates and to get other legal benefit.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
Application form of South Australia Marriage Certificate<br />
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/assets/files/app_for_cert_07.pdf<br />
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Regional Service SA Centres<br />
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/contact.html#Regional_Services <br />
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Proof of Identity Policy<br />
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/applying/identity.html<br />
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The Registrar's Access Policy<br />
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/applying/access.html<br />
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Fees for births, deaths and marriages<br />
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/fees.html<br />
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==Others==<br />
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