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==Procedure==
*Complete the application form at the Registry or print an online application form.
*You must have an appropriate original identification with you.
*Submit the completed form at:
::Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
::Level 10, 141 St Georges Terrace Perth
::between 8.30 am - 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday

*Or Post the completed form to:
::Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
::PO Box 7720 Cloisters Square
::Perth WA 6850

==Required Documents==
*If you are applying for a certificate or a change of name or a correction, you must provide at least three forms of identification:
**ONE document from each list (1, 2 and 3). At least one containing a photograph; or
**ONE from List 1 and TWO from List 2. At least one containing a photograph; or
**TWO from List 2 and ONE from List 3. At least one containing a signature.
*All forms of identification produced MUST be current.
*Documents from List 3 MUST show your current residential address.
*Bank statements, utility accounts or rates notices MUST have been issued within the last six months.
*Applying in person - original documents must be provided
*Applying by post - send clear certified photocopies of your identification documents with your application. Do not post original documents.

Certification requirements
*Photocopies of identification will only be accepted if they are certified by a qualified person as being "true copies" of the original documents. Information about who can certify documents is attached to the downloadable application form below.

List 1
*Australian driver's licence (with photo)
*Australian passport (with photo)
*Australian firearm's licence (with photo)
*Defence force/Police ID card (with photo)
*Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) certificate with of evidence of residence status (with photo)
*Over 18 or Proof of Age identity card (with photo)

List 2
*Debit or Credit card (one or the other, not both) issued by a financial institution
*Document of Identity issued by the Passport Office
*Entitlement card issued by the Commonwealth or State Government (Centrelink, Health Care card, Veterans Affairs card etc)
*Full birth certificate issued in Australia (birth extracts not accepted)
*Medicare card
*Naturalisation, citizenship or immigration papers issued by DIAC
*Overseas passport with current Australian Entry Permit
*Security guard or crowd control licence (Australian)
*Student identity document or Statement of enrolment issued by an educational institution, including Tertiary (should include photo and/or signature)
*Working with children card

List 3
*Drivers licence renewal notice
*Financial institution statement less than six months old
*Motor vehicle registration
*Property lease or tenancy agreement
*Shire/water rates notice
*School or other educational report or certificate less than twelve months old
*Utility account less than six months old (e.g. gas, electricity, home phone etc)

Applying for certificates on behalf of another person
*If you are applying for a certificate on behalf of another person, you must provide the following:
*Identification for yourself;
*Identification of the person who is entitled to the document as stated in the Registry's Certificate Access policy. AND
*A letter giving permission from the person entitled to the document. See Letter of Authority download on this page.

==Office Locations & Contacts==
Postal Address
::Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
::PO Box 7720 Cloisters Square
::PERTH WA 6850 OR

In Person
::Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
::Level 10, 141 St Georges Terrace Perth
::Between 8.30 am - 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday

==Eligibility==
The bride or groom named on the marriage certificate can apply to amend the certificate.

==Fees==
*Certificates
**Marriage certificate (including a search over any period not exceeding ten years) - $44
*Correction of a Marriage record
**Addition to, or correction of, information in the register, includes a certificate - $44

Payment Options
*The following payment methods are accepted at registry:
**Credit card - MasterCard or Visa only and card number must have 16 digits.
**Available at the Perth Registry and selected Western Australian courts
**No other credit cards or travellers cheques will be accepted
**Eftpos (debit card) when paying in person at the Perth Registry or at selected Western Australian courts.
**Cheque or money order - made payable to: Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
**Note: When paying at a Western Australian court, cheques or money orders should be made payable to the "Department of the Attorney General".
**Cash - when paying in person at the Perth Registry or at a Western Australian court.
**Overseas applicants - Must pay in Australian dollars using an international money order or bank draft made payable to: Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
If all necessary supporting information, including identification documentation, is provided and the required fee is paid, we will amend a record within four days plus postal delivery time.

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==Instructions==
*If information on a certificate issued by the Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages is incorrect or incomplete, you should contact the Registry.
*Where the error was made by the Registry, no fee is payable and any certificates issued will be replaced free of charge.
*However, if incorrect or incomplete information was provided to the Registry, then a correction fee is payable. This fee includes the issue of a replacement certificate.
*Any request to correct certificate information must be supported by documentary evidence which confirms the correct details.
*Certificates will only be corrected where:
**you are an eligible applicant;
**suitable identification is provided; and
**fees are paid.
*Note: If your certificate was issued interstate, contact the relevant Registry office.
*To correct Registry records, applicants need to supply identification to verify they are entitled to correct the registration.
*If applying for a certificate in person three forms of your original identification documents or clear photocopied and certified identification documents must be provided.
*If applying by post, three forms of clear photocopied and certified identification documents must be posted with your application. Do not post original documents.
*Photocopies of identification will only be accepted if they are certified by a qualified person as being "true copies" of the original documents.

==Required Information==
*Current information in certificate (Name of Bride & Groom, Date of Marriage, Place of Marriage etc.)
*New correct information for amendment (Name of Bride & Groom, Date of Marriage, Place of Marriage etc.)
*Postal address
*Daytime phone number
*Contact phone number

==Need for the Document==
If information on a Marriage certificate issued by the WA Registry of Births, Death & Marriages is incorrect or incomplete, you can correct or amend you Marriage certificate by following the below instructions and procedure.

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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Marriage Certificate can be used as proof of marriage, to change their names in other certificates and to get other legal benefit.

==External Links==
Government of Western Australia: Department of Attorney General - Correct a Marriage certificate
http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au/C/correct_a_marriage_certificate.aspx?uid=1745-2202-8000-7076

Marriage Certificate Access Policy
http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au/M/marriage_certificate_access_policy.aspx

Perth Registry Office
http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au/P/perth_registry_office.aspx

Smartraveller - Legalising Documents
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/services/legalising-documents.html

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