How to Get Single Status Certificate from Victoria, Australia

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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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Apply HERE on this website: bdm.vic.gov.au

Here are the Steps:

Before you Start: Why You Need the Certificate

Check the box “I understand that I will need to prove my identity and meet all requirements before this certificate can be sent to me”

Select the option, are you applying for yourself or someone else. If you’re applying for yourself, select “I am the subject”
Select the reason you need the certificate
Check the box “I agree to the above terms and conditions”
Click “Next”

Order your Certificate(s)

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.

What is a certified copy?

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

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.

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.