In Reply to: i had posted by smithers on Saturday, 24. March 2007 at 06:13 Bali Time:
This is from the Australian Consulate (Bali) website, and it is the procedure I followed when I married in Bali last year.
Getting married under Indonesian law
Generally, persons of any nationality may marry in Indonesia providing they hold one of the five religions recognised by Indonesia (Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, and Protestantism). Marriages under Indonesian law are performed by religious ministers and the Catatan Sipil (civil registrar); or by the Kantor Urusan Agama (Directorate of Islamic Religion Affairs) in the case of Islamic marriages.
A broad outline of the Australian legal position on the recognition of foreign marriages is attached. If more detailed information is required, members of the public should consult a private solicitor or legal aid body.
In order for an Australian citizen (or a permanent resident who is domiciled in Australia) to marry in Bali or NTB, it is necessary to make an application at the Consulate for a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage. Persons who wish to marry in other provinces of Indonesia are advised to contact the Australian Embassy, Jakarta. Nationals of other countries should check the requirements for their nationality with their nearest Embassy or Consulate.
Australian citizens (and permanent residents who are domiciled in Australia) should apply to the Consulate in person during public office hours. In most cases the certificate can be processed on the same day. The Australian applicant is required to sign a declaration in front of a Consular Official and produce their original passport as proof of identity, along with original proof of dissolution of marriage if applicable (ie, a decree absolute if divorced, or death certificate if widowed).
The fee, payable in Indonesian Rupiah, is based on the exchange rate at the time the Application for a Certificate of No Impediment is lodged. The fee for the Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage consists of witnessing the application, preparing the certificate and translating the certificate.
The parties to the marriage, or their agent, will need to make arrangements with the religious minister and the civil registrar. They should seek confirmation of the exact requirements in their particular circumstances. In addition, partners would be well-advised to discuss with their lawyers in Australia and/or Indonesia, any other steps which need to be taken, especially but not only, if they intend to reside outside Australia, or if they wish to hold property separately.