Congratulatory Messages

Australians who are celebrating a milestone birthday or wedding anniversary can, depending on the circumstances, receive personal congratulations from the Premier of Victoria, Governor of Victoria, Prime Minister of Australia, Governor-General of Australia or The King.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE?

	50th Wedding Anniversary	50th plus Wedding Anniversary	90th Birthday	90th plus Birthday
Prime Minister	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Premier of Victoria	Yes	60th and every fifth thereafter	Yes	100th and every fifth year thereafter
Governor-General	Yes	Yes	No	100th and every year thereafter
Governor of Victoria	Yes	60th and every fifth thereafter	Yes	100th and every fifth year thereafter
The King	No	60th and every fifth thereafter	No	100th and every fifth year thereafter

HOW DO I ARRANGE THE MESSAGE?

You can arrange a congratulatory message by completing a congratulatory message request form at my office.

You will need to provide supporting documentation such as original copies of birth certificates or marriage certificates.

If these are not available you can provide a statutory declaration. Statutory declaration forms are available at any post office or police station.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRANGE THE MESSAGE?

You can lodge a request for congratulatory messages up to three months before the celebration.
You can also request a belated message up to one month after the birthday or wedding anniversary has passed.

WHERE WILL THE MESSAGE BE DELIVERED?

Congratulatory messages can be posted directly to the recipient’s home address or alternatively to care-of address (such as a friend or relative) for surprises.