Persian Citizen Services

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Marriage Registration between an Iranian Man and Iranian woman

If the nationality of the married couple is Iranian, please note that the following documents are required to lodge your Marriage Registration application on the Mikhak website:

  • Obtaining tracking code
  • A completed registration form for the marriage between an Iranian man and Iranian woman
  • Original birth certificates of the couple holder of duplicate copy of birth certificate
  • Original Australian marriage certificate (green color) marriage certificate is not in Australia
  • The original permission document from the bride's father for the first marriage of his daughter more info
  • JP certified copy of the bio page of Iranian passport of the couple. If valid Iranian passport is not available, certified copy of the foreign passport
  • National ID Card if available
  • An Australian valid visa or proof of residency more info
  • Health certificate showing the couple has good physical and mental wellbeing and free from infectious disease (completed form by a licenced GP)
  • Original Islamic marriage certificate issued by Shiite Islamic centres in Australia
  • If the couple has a history of divorce in their birth certificate, it is compulsory to provide the original divorce certificate.

Marriage Registration between an Iranian Man and Non-Iranian Woman

If you are Iranian and your wife is not Iranian, please note that the following documents are required to lodge your Marriage Registration application on the Mikhak website:

  • Obtaining tracking code by husband and requesting birth certificate for your wife at Mikhak website
  • A completed registration form for the marriage between an Iranian man and non-Iranian woman
  • A completed new birth certificate form
  • 7X recent passport photograph photo guidelines
  • Original birth certificates of the husband holder of duplicate copy of birth certificate
  • Original Australian marriage certificate (green color) marriage certificate is not in Australia
  • Providing original passport of the couple and a copy of the bio page of both passports.
  • The original certificate of the wife's conversion into the religion of Islam.
  • National ID Card of Iranian husband
  • An Australian valid visa or proof of residency more info
  • Health certificate showing the couple has good physical and mental wellbeing and free from infectious disease (completed form by a licenced GP)
  • Original Islamic marriage certificate issued by Shiite Islamic centres in Australia
  • If the couple has a history of divorce in their birth certificate, it is compulsory to provide the original divorce certificate.
  • Original birth certificate of the wife. If the wife is not born in the country of residence, she must submit her birth certificate to the representative of the place of residence before submitting the application.
  • Unless the wife wishes to take her husband's surname, a completed form for using the husband's surname should be completed.

Note: The attendance of the couple is required to sign the documents and registry book at the Iranian embassy in Canberra.

The standard process is to send the above documents by post and, after completing the initial administrative procedures, an appointment will be made to sign the marriage registry book.

Marriage Registration between an Iranian Woman and non-Iranian Man

If you are Iranian woman and your husband is not Iranian, please note that the following documents are required to lodge your Marriage Registration application on the Mikhak website:

  • Obtaining tracking code by wife and requesting marriage registration at Mikhak website
  • A completed registration form for the marriage between an Iranian woman and non-Iranian man
  • A completed new birth certificate form
  • 2X recent passport photographs of each couple photo guidelines
  • Original birth certificates of the wife holder of duplicate copy of birth certificate
  • Original Australian marriage certificate (green color) marriage certificate is not in Australia
  • Providing original passport of the couple and a copy of the bio page of both passports.
  • The original certificate of the husband's conversion into the religion of Islam.
  • The original permission document from the bride's father for the first marriage of his daughter more info
  • National ID Card of Iranian husband
  • An Australian valid visa or proof of residency more info
  • Health certificate showing the couple has good physical and mental wellbeing and free from infectious disease (completed form by a licenced GP)
  • Original Islamic marriage certificate issued by Shiite Islamic centres in Australia
  • If the couple has a history of divorce in their birth certificate, it is compulsory to provide the original divorce certificate.
  • Original birth certificate of the husband.
  • Unless the wife wishes to take her husband's surname, a completed form for using the husband's surname should be completed.
  • Original police clearance certificate for husband
  • Original employment certificate for husband
  • Official letter of commitment of the husband to pay the alimony and the price of the wife's ticket to return to Iran if necessary

Process Overview

1st Step

Booking an Appointment

If you wish to register your marriage, you need to book an appointment and visit our office in- person in Parramatta.

Every session could last between 1 and 1.5 hours.

Booking an appointment is mandatory as we do not provide walk-in services. To schedule an appointment, you can call us at 02 9002 5512 or you can send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please attend in our centre at the agreed time. In most cases, if you delay for more than 10 minutes , we need to reschedule your appointment as providing services may interfere with our other appointments.

We endeavor to finalise your application in one session.

2nd Step

Collecting Documents

Please gather the required documents listed in the relevant section on this page and make sure to bring along the originals when visiting us in person.

If any documents are missing or you do not have access to them, please discuss document deficiencies over the phone before attending our office as this may delay the process of your application.

3rd Step

Obtaining Tracking Code

At our appointment, we provide you all the necessary advice on your registration at the Mikhak website and we complete all of the predefined steps about processing your application

We will upload your documents on the website; submit your application and print out the tracking code which is an essential requirement for processing your application.

4th Step

Paying the Associated Fees

Depending on the type of services you choose, we would pay the relevant governmental application fees on your behalf, and include the receipt with your application.

Last Step

Lodging the Application by Post

We attempt to finalise your application in a session with a maximum duration of 1.5 hours

Once you are at our office, we typically complete the application.

Your application will eventually be forwarded to Canberra by post for final processing and consideration.

In most instances, the attendance of the married couple is required to sign the documents and marriage registry book at the Iranian embassy in Canberra.

Government fees for marriage registration

Amount (AUD)Description
$ 68.00 + $ 69

Marriage registration between an Iranian man & an Iranian woman + grant of attorney

$60.00 + $86.00
Marriage registration between an Iranian man and non-Iranian woman + birth certificate
$51.00 + $86.00
Marriage registration between an Iranian woman and non-Iranian man + marriage certificate

Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage Certificate

  • What is the specification of an acceptable photo ?

    Your photo must have the following specifications:

    • 35mm to 45mm wide
    • 45mm to 50mm high.
    • Clear, focused image with no marks or 'red eye', visible shoulders
    • Face centred and looking straight at the camera; Non tilted face in any direction
    • Plain white background
    • Uniform lighting (no shadows and no reflections) with proper luminosity
    • No hats, no glasses, no jewelries
    • Women wearing Islamic Hijab
    • Less than six months old
    • Photos be endorsed in Persian language by name & surname; date of birth & national ID Number

     Acceptable Photo Example:

  • Can I register my marriage with my duplicate birth certificate?

    If your birth certificate (Shenasnameh) is a duplicate, you must first obtain a single status certificate from Iran

  • My father is not in Australia, how can I obtain my father's permission to register my marriage?

    If the bride's father is not in Australia, he should apply to the Iranian embassy at his place of residence to prepare the permit document, and if the bride's father resides in Iran, he should apply to the official registries to prepare the permit document.

  • My marriage certificate has not been issued in Australia, is this document acceptable for registering a marriage?

    If the marriage has taken place in a country other than Australia, the marriage certificate must first be authenticated and certified by the government of the country where the marriage took place and by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

  • What does an Australian valid proof of residency or visa evidence mean?

    Australian proof of residency includes any documents which shows that you live in Australia.

    The documents are included but not limited to:

    • Australian Passport
    • Australian Citizenship Certificate
    • Visa Grant Letter for a temporary or permanent visa
    • Australian Travel Document

    If do not have the above documents or you have any other Australian documents, please contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Mikhak website?

    Mikhak is the Persian abbreviation of the "Integrated Consular Services Management System," an online service platform where you can create, submit and manage applications pertaining to your Iranian citizenship matters.

    The application submitted will be administered by the respective consular section of the Iranian embassy in your designated country.

    Mikhak is the front door of all electronic consular services including passport application, marriage or divorce registration, granting a power of attorney, authentication of documents, etc.

    Using Mikhak you can:

    • lodge an application for a citizenship service including a new passport or birth certificate, etc;
    • track status of your application;
    • provide supporting documents;
    • modify your application;
    • update your personal information.
  • Do I have to use the services of your centre to do my Iranian citizenship matters?

    As applications relating to Iranian citizenship matters including passport, granting power of attorney or registering your marriage et must be submitted electronically and online, some Iranian citizens may find it very difficult to enter the details correctly on the "Mikhak" online system and may require advice and assistance. We can help them to get the request properly entered and recorded in the system and lodge their applications.

    However, in any case, if you think that you have access to the relevant information and have enough confidence, you can lodge the relevant applications directly by yourself.

  • What services do you provide ?

    In brief, we will:

    • Advise you on the best pathway that may best suit you to achieve your goal;
    • Advise you on the documents you will need to submit with your application;
    • Help you fill out the application form;
    • Provide consulting and delivering support for the registration of applications on the Mikhak website;
    • Submit the application for you by mail;
    • Pay the relevant governmental charges on your behalf;
    • Provide tracking code for your application.
  • How much does it cost to use your services?

    The costs are split into two sections, one related to the government fees for the services you requested and one related to the costs of our services.

    You can refer to this link to see the table of Iranian government charges.

    Broadly speaking, the service fees depend on your selected plan and is calculated based on the amount of work and the time we spend on your matter.

    We typically advise you of our service fees after our initial assessment and before we work on your matter.

  • Is your company registered in Australia ?

    Yes. Persian Citizen Services is a registered entity in Australia.

    Please click on this link  to view our registration details at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission website.

  • Do you legally represent me for my matter ?

    It is a standard practice in Australia where people can nominate a person to represent them or choose a lawyer to handle their paperwork or nominate a person as their representative to Centrelink, telecommunication companies, etc.

    Unfortunately, there is no legal mechanism for us to take direct responsibility for applicants' cases in citizenship matters pertaining to them such as the issuance of an Iranian passport, Iranian identity card, etc.

    The services that we offer is to prepare and lodge your application per the requirement of the Iranian legislation, however, we are unable to legally represent your matter.

  • Do I need to make an appointment to discuss about my citizenship matter?

    Yes. Based on our experience it may take between one to one and a half hours to complete a task related to an Iranian citizenship matter and making an appointment is strongly recommended.

    Unfortunately, we do not provide walk-in services.  

  • Do I need to physically attend in your centre to complete my Iranian citizenship matters?

    In most cases, our assistance requires your physical attendance at the office, but we will advise you in advance if your matter does not require you to be in the office.

  • Do you protect my privacy and my personal information?

    We take seriously the issue of privacy.

    We will not, under any circumstance, allow your private and confidential information to be handed to a third party unless that is required under Australian law.

    Please rest assured that the private matters you share with us will remain completely confidential and will not be passed on to anyone else without your prior consent.

Persian Citizen Services
The Best a Persian can Get at a One-Stop Office

Persian Citizen Services is an Australian registered business offering one-stop solutions for all your Persian needs. We provide registration services for applications relating to Iranian citizenship on the Mikhak Website. The benefits of using our services are the following:

  • We customised different service packages, based on the financial capacities of individuals.
  • If you have issues with your Australian visa you can get advice from registered Australian Immigration Consultants.
  • We will send your application in pre paid postal mailers in accordance with the standard requested.
  • We offer professional and helpful advice to address your legal citizenship challenges.
  • If you have legal problems in Iran or Australia, we will introduce you to credible registered lawyers.
  • Our aim is to successfully complete your applications in accordance with the guidelines laid down.
Disclaimer: Ifront Digital PTY LTD ( trading as Persian Citizen Services ) is an independent legal entity and there is no legal or administrative connection with any Iranian government organisations. Iranian Embassy in Canberra is the authority to accept the applications and issue the requested documents.