Don't forget to get a marriage licence!
It could be easily overlooked, as wedding couples have so much on their mind in the last few months before the wedding day.
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However, it's important that you check this task off from your checklist on time, as there is only a short window in which the licence is valid.
According to the Department of Internal Affairs:
To get married in New Zealand, you will need to get a marriage licence from your most convenient Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry Office. Marriage licences are only valid for three months from the date of issue. During that period you are free to marry at the place specified on the marriage licence. A marriage licence is normally issued three calendar days after the completed Notice of Intended Marriage form is returned and the fee is paid. If either party is under 20 years old, then parental consent is required. If you do not live in New Zealand, but would like to get married in this country, you need to complete a separate form for residents outside New Zealand.
Special Conditions
Anybody can marry in New Zealand, as long as they are legally free to marry. Under New Zealand law this means that:
Important to Know
Before you can get married you need to:
