Marriage Act 1961 Section 42B - Authorised celebrant must physically meet each party to intended marriage separately
Marriage Act 1961
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Act 1961 Section 42B
Authorised celebrant must physically meet each party to intended marriage separately
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MA1961 s.42B
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42B Authorised celebrant must physically meet each party to intended marriage separately
Section titled “42B Authorised celebrant must physically meet each party to intended marriage separately”An authorised celebrant must not solemnise a marriage unless the authorised celebrant has met separately with each party before the intended marriage. The authorised celebrant and the party must be physically present at the meeting.