Get a single status certificate

A single status certificate proves that the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) holds no record of current marriage in Victoria.

You can use a single status certificate as proof that you are not already married. You may need this proof if you want to marry overseas.

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What we need from you

1. Details of the person named on the certificate

At minimum, you'll be asked for:

Given name
Family name
Date of birth
Place of birth
Name of the mother
Name of the second parent (if applicable)
Reason for application.

If you've been previously married and are divorced or widowed, we'll also ask for:

A certified copy of your divorce certificate; or
A certified copy of your spouse's death certificate.

If your spouse passed away in Victoria, you don't need to provide a copy of the death certificate.

2. Proof of your identity

You may be able to prove your identity online. If not, you can still prove your identity by uploading documents or by post.

Acceptable documents

One of the easiest ways to prove your identity is by presenting your driver licence (if it confirms your residential address) and your Passport.

Alternatively, there are other ways to prove your identity.

3. Proof that you're eligible to get the certificate

If you're applying for your own certificate, you only need to provide proof of your identity.

If you're applying for someone else's certificate, you also need to provide:

Third-party authority form or letter from the person on the certificate authorising you to access their record. This includes the authorising person’s:
- Address
- Daytime telephone number
- Signature.
Proof of identity of the authorising person.

Timeframes and delivery

How long will it take?

Check our certificate turnaround times.

If it's urgent, apply online then contact us.

Fees and payment

The fees are non-refundable except as set out on our Refunds page.

Certificate fees

Certificate, purpose and price
Type of certificate	Purpose	Price
Legal certificate	Accepted as an official single status certificate.	$54.40

Postage fees are additional.

Postage fees

Postage within Australia

Postage methods and prices, within Australia
Type of certificate	Postage and handling method	Price
Legal certificate	Express post	$10.00

Postage outside Australia

Postage methods and prices, outside Australia
Type of certificate	Postage and handling method	Price
Legal certificate	International express	$54.10

See Australia Post (External link) for product details

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