One Signature With a Celebrant Letter Is Usually Accepted
For the subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa (PMV), applicants must provide evidence of their intention to marry within nine months. Typically this is a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and a letter from an authorised celebrant. Agents often ask whether both partners need to sign the NOIM before submission.
Based on experience, only one party’s signature is necessary if a celebrant’s letter accompanies the NOIM. Due to lengthy processing times, applicants often need to submit a new NOIM closer to the visa decision. Therefore, providing a single-signed NOIM along with a letter from the celebrant is acceptable at time of application. Always follow your celebrant’s instructions and include their confirmation letter.
Practical Steps
• Lodge the NOIM signed by at least one party, with a detailed letter from the authorised celebrant.
• Expect to provide a new NOIM later if the initial one expires during processing.
• Do not delay your visa lodgement waiting for both signatures.
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