WA Registry vs Perth Marriage Office
Compare a WA registry marriage with the Perth Marriage Office. Understand the difference between the government registry and our private celebrant paperwork-only service.
Perth Marriage Office is a private celebrant service for low-cost, paperwork-only marriages in Perth. Ready to get started? Click Get Married. Need help with your Notice of Intended Marriage? Use NOIM Easy.
If you want a simple legal marriage in Perth, you are usually choosing between:
- the WA Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or
- our private celebrant paperwork-only service
Both lead to a legal Australian marriage. The difference is mostly about who is providing the service and how the experience feels.
The Quick Difference
| Feature | WA Registry | Perth Marriage Office |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Government registry | Private celebrant service |
| Style | Registry appointment | Registry-style paperwork-only appointment |
| Support | Registry process | Direct help from celebrants |
| Location | Registry location | Perth CBD or another suitable location |
| Witnesses | Arrange your own | Bring your own or ask about witness help |
What Stays the Same
Whichever path you choose, the law still requires:
- a NOIM
- one calendar month notice unless shortened lawfully
- the right identity documents
- two witnesses
- everyone there in person for the marriage
Why Couples Choose the Registry
Some couples want:
- a government-run service
- a set registry environment
- a standard appointment process
Why Couples Choose Us
Couples often choose the Perth Marriage Office because they want:
- a cheap, simple, private celebrant option
- direct help with the paperwork
- a registry-style appointment without a government-office feel
- a more practical Perth location
Important Clarifier
We are not a government service.
We are private celebrants providing a registry-style service for couples who want the simplest path to legal marriage.
Next Step
If that sounds more like what you want, click Get Married.