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Births, Deaths and Marriages is responsible for the registration of all marriages that take place in New Zealand, and for the upkeep of, and access to those records. Through Births, Deaths and Marriages you can:

Find out the legal requirements for getting married
Apply for a marriage licence
Locate a Marriage Celebrant
Obtain information about how a marriage is registered
Request a marriage certificate
Order certificates and printouts over the Internet via Births, Deaths and Marriages Online
Find information on getting married overseas
Find information about recognition of an overseas relationship in New Zealand
Apply to be appointed as a Marriage Celebrant
Obtain application forms and find the associated fees
Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding marriages
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