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Update on changes to the Marriage Celebrants Program
For the latest information on changes to the Marriage Celebrants Program, visit the Changes to the Marriage Celebrants Program page.
Your role as a marriage celebrant—obligations and responsibilities
Being a celebrant is a special and important role in the community. It also attracts serious obligations and legal responsibilities. Failure to meet those responsibilities can have serious consequences.
This page outlines some important information about your role as a Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant.
You must:
solemnise marriages under the Marriage Act 1961 and Marriage Regulations 1963
conduct yourself in accordance with the Code of practice for marriage celebrants
Code of practice for marriage celebrants [DOC 57KB]
Code of practice for marriage celebrants [PDF 107KB]
comply with your ongoing professional development obligations.
Joining a celebrant association may also be beneficial in your role as celebrant.