Information for marriage celebrants
Find out how to become a marriage and civil union celebrant in New Zealand, stay up to date with your registration, and access support and training.
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Become an independent celebrant
Independent celebrants can perform marriages and civil unions in New Zealand. You must be available to the public — you cannot become a celebrant to perform a one-off ceremony for friends or family.
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Become an organisational celebrant
Organisational celebrants can legally perform marriages in New Zealand for an approved church or organisation.
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Performing a marriage or civil union ceremony
As a marriage celebrant, you’re responsible for making sure the legal requirements of the ceremony are met.
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Renew your celebrant registration
Once you're registered as a celebrant, you need to renew your registration each year.
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Update your celebrant registration details
Once you're registered as a celebrant, you need to keep your details up to date.
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Get celebrant training, support and information
Celebrants can get support and information, and opportunities for professional development.