Congratulatory Letters
If you or someone you know is celebrating a special birthday or anniversary, you can request a letter from the Premier of Queensland, Prime Minister of Australia, Governor-General or Her Majesty The Queen to mark the occasion.
Congratulatory letter types
Birthdays
90th birthday letters can be requested from:
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Premier of Queensland.
100th, 105th and 110th birthday letters can be requested from:
- Her Majesty The Queen
- Governor-General of Australia
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Governor of Queensland
- Premier of Queensland.
Anniversaries
50 (Golden) anniversary letters can be requested from:
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Premier of Queensland
- Governor of Queensland.
60, 65, 70 (Diamond) anniversary letters can be requested from:
- Her Majesty The Queen
- Governor-General of Australia
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Governor of Queensland
- Premier of Queensland.
Consideration may be given to requests for letters to mark other anniversaries or birthdays if there are special circumstances.
How to request a letter
Prepare supporting documentation
Organise a copy of a supporting document to verify the applicant's date of birth or marriage:
- birth or marriage certificate* (short extract or photocopy acceptable)
- passport or citizenship papers (photocopy acceptable)
*If you do not have a marriage certificate, you can supply a statutory declaration to confirm that the date and place of marriage are correct. The statutory declaration should be signed by a member of the family and witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations:
Complete the application form
Download and complete the congratulatory letter application form:
Check the notice period
For birthdays:
- 90 years—allow 3 weeks
- 100, 105, 110 years—allow 4 weeks.
For anniversaries:
- 50 (Golden)—allow 3 weeks
- 60, 65, 70 (Diamond)—allow 4 weeks.
Submit your application
Post your form and your supporting document to:
The Executive Correspondence Unit
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
PO Box 15185
CITY EAST QLD 4002
Email your form (with a scanned copy of your supporting document) to:
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thepremier@premiers.qld.gov.au
Letters from the Mayor
Your local Lord Mayor may also send messages to mark special birthdays and anniversaries.
Contact your local council to make a request.
