At minimum, you'll be asked for:
If you've been previously married and are divorced or widowed, we'll also ask for:
If your spouse passed away in Victoria, you don't need to provide a copy of the death certificate.
You may be able to prove your identity online. If not, you can still prove your identity by uploading documents or by post.
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.
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:
Check our certificate turnaround times.
If it's urgent, apply online then contact us.
The fees are non-refundable except as set out on our Refunds page.
| Type of certificate | Purpose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legal certificate | Accepted as an official single status certificate. | $52.30 |
Postage fees are additional.
| Type of certificate | Postage and handling method | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legal certificate | Express post | $10.00 |
| Type of certificate | Postage and handling method | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legal certificate | International express | $54.10 |
See Australia Post (External link) for product details
Check the Payment methods (External link) we accept.