NEW WEDDING CELEBRANTS
STEP ONE
Click here to download & complete your Expression of Interest form.
Please send this form back to our C3 Australia National Office, along with a cover letter of approval from your Senior Minister.
STEP TWO
The C3 National Office in Australia will acknowledge the receival of your completed form and will send an invitation to apply for a specialised credential with C3Australia.
As part of this step you will need to complete a detailed questionnaire and upload copies of your Working With Vulnerable People Card (or state based equivalent) and provide evidence of your Safe Church Training certificate (if completed).
As part of this step you will also complete the relevant forms required for the Nomination of a Minister of Religion with the state Births, Deaths & Marriages office. This will need to be witnessed by a Justice of the Peace.
All forms will be returned to the C3 Australia National Office for processing.
STEP THREE
The C3 Australia National office will acknowledge the receival of your completed forms, and begin to process them with the relevant departments. You can expect a turnaround time of 30-60 days from this point. Once approved, you will be contacted by the state BDM office with your celebrant number and confirmation of registration. The C3 Australia office will also confirm the approval of your specialised credential and can assist with any further administrative set up or advice as needed for you to be able to perform weddings in your local church.