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Marriage Act 1961 Section 41 - Marriages to be solemnised by authorised celebrant

Marriage Act 1961

In force on 5 Jan 2026

Marriage Act 1961 Section 41

Marriages to be solemnised by authorised celebrant

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MA1961 s.41

41 Marriages to be solemnised by authorised celebrant

Section titled “41 Marriages to be solemnised by authorised celebrant”

A marriage shall be solemnised by an authorised celebrant who is physically present at the place where the marriage takes place and is authorised to solemnise marriages at that place.