We review your details before you request a marriage certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM), so name changes, visas or legal processes aren't delayed by avoidable errors.
A New Zealand marriage certificate is the official record of a marriage registered with Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM). It is commonly required for name changes, visa or immigration applications, pension or insurance claims, and other legal or administrative processes both in New Zealand and overseas.
Tell us the full names of both spouses, the date and place of the marriage as registered.
We review spelling, dates, and supporting information against BDM's requirements.
We walk you through submitting your request directly to BDM, including delivery options.
BDM processes and posts the certificate directly to the address you provide.
Standard BDM processing takes up to 8 working days, plus postage (approx. 3 weeks within New Zealand, 4 weeks internationally). Government fees are set by BDM and may change without notice.
Generally either spouse named on the certificate, or someone with a lawful reason to request it on their behalf. We'll confirm exactly what BDM requires for your situation.
No. Marriage certificates are issued exclusively by Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM). We only review and prepare your request; BDM processes and delivers the certificate.
That's fine. BDM holds historical marriage records. Let us know the approximate date and location and we'll confirm what details are needed.
You can always request your marriage certificate directly from BDM for free. Here's what's different when you use our review service.
| Doing It Yourself | Using Our Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | You complete and submit the BDM request without a second check | We review your form before you submit it |
| Eligibility & requirements | You research BDM's exact requirements yourself | We confirm exactly what BDM needs for your situation |
| Common mistakes | Spelling, date or name errors often delay visa, name change or legal processes | We check these details before submission to avoid delays |
| Cost | BDM government fee only (NZD 35) | BDM fee (NZD 35) + our review fee (NZD 75) = NZD 110 |
| Support | No personal support if something goes wrong | Email support throughout your request |