Yes—you can get married in Australia if you’ve been previously married, as long as that marriage has legally ended through divorce or death.

Before your new marriage can take place, you must provide your celebrant with official proof that your previous marriage has ended. This is a legal requirement under the Marriage Act 1961.

Acceptable proof includes:

  • A Divorce Order (Final) from the Family Court

  • A Death Certificate of your previous spouse (if widowed)

These documents must be the official versions, not photocopies or celebrant-certified copies. If the documents are in a language other than English, you’ll need a NAATI-accredited English translation as well.

Timing matters:

You can lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) before your divorce is final, but the wedding itself cannot happen until the divorce is finalised and proof is given to your celebrant.