Can You Get Married Online in Queensland?
Learn what parts of the marriage process can happen online in Queensland and what must still happen in person under Australian law.
No. You cannot get legally married online in Queensland.
Under Australian marriage law, the ceremony itself must happen in person with:
- both parties physically present
- the celebrant physically present
- two witnesses physically present
What Can Happen Online or Remotely?
Some parts of the process can happen remotely, including:
- email communication
- planning conversations
- sharing scans of documents
- remote witnessing of the NOIM in eligible situations
Since 12 June 2024, the Notice of Intended Marriage can be witnessed by audio-visual link if the legal witnessing rules are satisfied.
What Still Must Happen In Person?
The legal marriage ceremony itself.
That means:
- no Zoom wedding
- no proxy marriage
- no signing on separate days as though that is the ceremony
What If We Live Overseas or Interstate?
That is fine. Many couples prepare the paperwork while apart or while one party is overseas.
The practical rule is simple:
- the paperwork can often be organised from a distance
- the marriage ceremony must still happen in person in Australia
Best Next Step
If you are trying to keep the process simple rather than literally online, a paperwork-only marriage is usually the closest practical option.