What you need to know about a Registry Ceremony
Registry ceremonies are no longer officiated in registry offices but are conducted by registered independent marriage celebrants who are approved by Births, Deaths and Marriages.
- The Terms & Conditions under which a registry ceremony can take place are outlined in the guides below.
- If what you are asking for does not fit these criteria, you are required to book a personalised ceremony with your celebrant.
- Please discuss your needs and the fee that will be charged for the service provided.
View the guide in your preferred language by clicking on the links or images below.
- English
- Te Reo Māori
- 普通话 - Chinese (simplified)
- Gagana fa'a Sāmoa - Samoan
English Language
What you need to know about a registry ceremony.
Chinese language
登记仪式须知 - What you need to know about a registry ceremony.
Māori language
Ngā āhuatanga me mōhio koe mō te Mārena Rēhita -
What you need to know about a registry ceremony.
Samoan language
Tulaga e tatau ona e silafia mo se Sauniga Faaipoipoga -
What you need to know about a registry ceremony.
If what you are asking for does not fit these criteria, you are required to book a personalised ceremony with your celebrant.
- You can work with your registry celebrant to develop a personalised ceremony.
- Please discuss your needs and the fee that will be charged for the service provided.
You can find a celebrant in your preferred location, by using the 'Find a Celebrant' search button in the top left hand corner of this page or by using the green button at the bottom of this page.
You can also learn more about what our celebrants offer on this page, 'Why choose a Celebrants Aotearoa celebrant?'
