Marriage Requirements by Island

• Both parties should apply in person at the Court Registry at least two days before the wedding. Confirm appointment and arrival requirements with the Registry; tourism guidance also describes a 48-hour stay.
• The government guide lists EC$650 for the licence plus EC$100 in Anguilla stamps. Tourism sources quote different US-dollar fees, so obtain the current total directly from the Registry.
• Bring valid passports, or original birth certificates with suitable photo identification.
• Divorced applicants need the original Decree Absolute or a certified true copy signed by the issuing court’s Registrar or Clerk.
• Widowed applicants need the previous spouse’s death certificate. Confirm translation requirements for non-English documents.
• Arrange two witnesses for the ceremony.
• Anyone under 18 must obtain Registry advice on legal eligibility and consent before making arrangements; consent alone should not be assumed sufficient.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. See the Government of Anguilla marriage guide and confirm documents, eligibility, fees and appointments with the issuing authority before booking.

If planning to get married in a Catholic Church, in addition to the above, couples would also require:

• Confirmation papers
• Baptismal certificate
• Freedom to Marry papers
• Pre Cana course
• 3-6 months advance notice; confirm the parish’s current requirements directly

For further inquiries about getting married in Anguilla, please contact the Judicial Department at telephone: (264) 497-2377 / 3347.

• One of the parties must be residing in Antigua & Barbuda for a period of 15 days immediately preceding the date of the application for the license.
• Cost to get married by Ordinary (Local) License include:

• License Fee: USD $40
• Registration Fee: USD $40
• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate: USD $10
• Marriage Officer: USD $100 if the wedding is performed outside of the Court House

• There is no residency waiting period for a special licence. Confirm application processing and ceremony arrangements with the Ministry.
• Cost to get married by Special License include:

• License Fee: USD $150
• Registration Fee: USD $40
• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate: USD $10
• Marriage Officer: USD $250 (EC$675)

• Valid Passports
• Proof of Status

• If Single: A declaration, signed within Antigua and Barbuda
• If Divorced: Original Decree Absolute which includes the seal of the Court issuing the Decree of certified copy of Decree Absolute
• If Widow/widower: Marriage Certificate and Death certificate of husband/wife

• Application Form

• To be completed and signed at the Ministry of Legal Affairs on Queen Elizabeth Highway, St. John’s
• Proof of Age

• Both applicants must be at least 18 years old. The Marriage (Amendment) Act 2019 removed the parental-consent route for under-18s.
• Both parties must be present at the time of the application.

For further information about getting married in Antigua and Barbuda, please contact the Ministry of Legal Affairs, 1-268-562-0381.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. See official wedding guidance and confirm documents, eligibility, fees and appointments with the issuing authority before booking.

The fees above are the published tourism schedule, not a guaranteed quote. Ask the Ministry for the current total for your licence and ceremony.

It is now possible to hold your civil weddings in Aruba. The wedding would be held in the Historical City Hall (“Civil Town House”). Couples who wish, may also receive a religious blessing after a civil marriage or simply organize a romantic celebration on the beach, a resort or place of their choosing.

The following documentation is required from both parties:

• A recent original birth certificate including parent names. Censo’s tourist guidance requires birth records no older than one year. Ask Censo which apostille or legalization is needed for the issuing country.
• Certificate of No Impediment (also known as “single status report” or “negative statement for marriage”).
• If previously married, provide a recent divorce record or former spouse’s death certificate, no older than one year under Censo’s tourist guidance, with the required apostille or legalization.
• Copies of the passport picture page showing the holder is 18 years of age or older.
• Copies of the passport picture page of two (2) Witnesses, minimum 18 years of age. If the bride and groom are traveling alone, witnesses can be provided locally by a wedding planner.
• The Aruba Declaration of Marriage Intent Form (application form provided by your wedding planner).
• The Aruba Declaration Single Status Form of Bride and Groom (application form provided by your wedding planner)

Please Note:

Bathing suits, shorts, cut-offs and slippers are not allowed at the civil ceremony.

Submit the tourist marriage notice and documents to Censo by email at least 30 days before the ceremony. Allow at least 14 days between formal notice and the wedding. Present originals on arrival and confirm document validity and any translations directly with Censo.

Book the ceremony time, location and any surcharge directly with Censo. Published official timetables differ. Tourist guidance describes City Hall ceremonies; do not assume an offsite civil ceremony is available without Censo’s approval.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. See Censo’s marriage guidance (tourist section) and confirm documents, eligibility, fees and appointments with the issuing authority before booking.

For questions or further details, please contact:

Office of Civil Registry
Schoolstraat 2
Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone +297 522-3676 (Oranjestad)
Fax +297 583 9160
Email: info@censo.aw

With the adequate planning and submission of required documentation, religious ceremonies can also be performed on the island.

Catholics

• A written consent must be presented stating that both parties have attended pre-marital counseling and have permission from their pastor to marry in Aruba.
• An official statement by the pastor is required in which he declares that neither party has previously been married in a Church.
• A copy of the Marriage Certificate that shows that the couple has been married by a civil authority in Aruba or another jurisdiction.
• Certificates of baptism and confirmation from both bride and groom, as well as copies of both passports or other valid identification documents.
• The wedding ceremony must take place in a Catholic Church.
• Both parties must submit all these documents 4 months prior to the chosen wedding day.

Protestants, Episcopalians, Methodists:

• The wedding can take place in any local Protestant, Episcopalian or Methodist Church, or at any other location of your preference.
• Provide proof of a legally valid civil marriage. Confirm the congregation’s current paperwork and notice period.
• You are required to dress appropriately for all “Religious Blessings” for example the bride cannot marry wearing bathing suit or shorts, shorts are acceptable for the groom.

Jewish

• Both parties must be Jewish and must submit a certificate issued by the Jewish Rabbi from their place of origin.
• The Aruba Jewish Cantor accepts Jewish status certificates from valid Orthodox authorities, Conservative, Reform, Liberal and Reconstructionist.
• You need to make a formal request to the Jewish Community of Aruba.
• The ceremony can take place within the Synagogue, as well as any other place of your choice. The Synagogue of Aruba is in a separate conservative-reformist style congregation.

Both parties must be in The Bahamas when applying. In addition to identity and arrival documents, bring the required single-status declaration, final divorce decree or former spouse’s death certificate, as applicable. Confirm notarization and translation requirements with the Registrar General. Ask whether an apostille or further registration is needed where the certificate will be used.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. See the marriage-licence application form (PDF) and confirm documents, eligibility, fees and appointments with the issuing authority before booking.

If you arrive via cruise ship, you'll be required to obtain a letter from the Ship's Purser/Guest Services confirming that you have met the residency period by being in Bahamian waters for 24 hours.

You need not apply for a license if you wish to renew your vows.

Please Note:

For couples getting married in Nassau, marriage licenses and certificates are issued at the office on the Registrar General in Nassau. This office is open to the public Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Advanced license application appointment is required.

Office on the Registrar General
P.O. Box N-532
Nassau, The Bahamas
Phone: (242) 323-0594, (242) 323-0595, (242) 323-0597
Fax: (242) 322-5553, (242) 393-7908

Download the certified marriage-certificate application form (PDF)

Residency Period

Couples generally need 24 hours in The Bahamas before applying. Allow at least two business days for processing, excluding holidays, and confirm the date with the Registrar General. Do not assume next-calendar-day issuance.

Proof of Identification and Residency

Both parties must produce a valid passport, birth certificate, and photo ID. The parties must also produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas.  The Bahamas Immigration Card or entry stamp will suffice.

No blood test is necessary.

Two witnesses, who are at least 18 years old, must sign your marriage license.  If it's just the two of you, witnesses can be provided.

The fee for a marriage license is $120, inclusive of one certified copy of a marriage certificate. Extra marriage certificates are available at $20 each.

There is no minimum stay or waiting period in Barbados. Both parties must apply in person for a marriage licence at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Information, by appointment.

• Non-nationals: valid passports and/or birth certificates, plus proof of lawful entry into Barbados.
• Barbadian nationals: original birth certificates and identification as specified in the Ministry's official guide.
• Divorced: an original Decree Absolute or Final Judgment, or a copy certified by a Notary Public. A Decree Nisi is not accepted.
• Widowed: the Ministry asks for the original marriage certificate and the deceased spouse's original death certificate.
• Officiant: arrange an authorised Marriage Officer or Magistrate beforehand. Bring the officer's originally signed letter or the Magistrate's official note confirming the ceremony; include the couple's names, wedding date, time and place.
• Translations: documents not in English, except passports and identification cards, need an English translation certified by an authorised Notary Public, not a Justice of the Peace.
• Immigration status: bring the relevant original status documents or passport endorsements if applicable; work-permit holders must show their valid permit documentation.

The licence lasts three months. The wedding date cannot fall after the permitted visitor stay or work permit expires.

Under-16s cannot legally marry in Barbados. Applicants aged 16–17 must confirm the applicable consent and court requirements with the Ministry; adults aged 18 or over do not need parental consent. Ask your chosen church about any additional religious paperwork.

Sources: Government marriage-licence guide, Barbados Judicial System and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.. Reviewed 9 November 2026; confirm your circumstances before booking.

The Government's marriage guide lists these Magistrate's ceremony fees in Barbados dollars (BDS$/BBD):

• Non-nationals: BDS $250 within the court; BDS $350 outside the court.
• Nationals: BDS $100 within the court; BDS $125 outside the court.

These are separate from the marriage licence and stamp duty. Confirm your applicable category and the complete ceremony charge with the Registration Department or Magistrate before booking.

The Government's general fee schedule also lists civil solemnisation at BDS $50 for its citizen/permanent-resident/immigrant category and BDS $100 for the other category. It does not explain how that charge relates to the court fees above, so do not assume it is an additional charge or a complete ceremony price.

Sources: Government marriage guide and official fee schedule.

All amounts below are Barbados dollars (BDS$/BBD), not US dollars. The current Government guide lists:

• Visiting non-national couples without qualifying Barbados citizenship or residence: BDS $200 licence fee plus BDS $25 stamp duty, totalling BDS $225.
• If either party is a Barbadian citizen or resident: BDS $200 licence fee plus BDS $10 stamp duty, totalling BDS $210. Confirm your status category with the Ministry; the fee schedule specifies citizens, permanent residents and immigrants.
• Special licence arrangements: an additional BDS $100, where approved, for weekends, public holidays or other special circumstances.

The Ministry specifies cash for the licence fee; stamps are available there. Older official material shows a lower national licence fee, so confirm the current amount when booking your appointment.

For overseas use, check the receiving country’s certification requirements. The government guide recommends an apostille and currently lists BDS $50; confirm the fee and whether further registration is needed.

Marriage certificates are obtained separately from the Registration Department: BDS $10 per certified copy for nationals and BDS $20 for non-nationals.

Other charges in the official fee schedule apply only where relevant. For its citizen/permanent-resident/immigrant category versus other couples, respectively: publication-of-banns certificate BDS $40/$75; a medical certificate under section 35 BDS $25/$50. Lodging an objection costs BDS $150 in either category. These are not a list of documents or charges every couple must obtain or pay. See the ceremony-fee section for civil solemnisation and Magistrate's charges.

Sources: Government marriage-licence guide and Government marriage-certificate service.

Confirm the documents, eligibility and fees for your circumstances with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Information before making wedding arrangements.

Jones Building, Webster's Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados
Appointments/general enquiries: +1 (246) 535-7260
Marriage Licence Desk: +1 (246) 535-7267
E-mail: haffairs@mha.gov.bb

The Government guide lists weekday office hours of 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and online appointment slots from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Book an appointment rather than relying on walk-in service. Use the appointment link in the official marriage-licence guide, or call the Ministry.

For certificates and questions about a Magistrate's ceremony fees, contact the Registration Department on +1 (246) 535-9700 and confirm the current email address using the government guide; published contact details differ. See the official certificate service.

Registration Department email: registrarsupremecourt@barbados.gov.bb.

A wedding planner can help coordinate your venue, photographer, accommodation and marriage-licence paperwork. Both parties still need to attend the Ministry's licence appointment in person.

Explore the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. wedding-planner directory to find local help with your wedding arrangements.

Both parties must be at least 18. Belize’s Marriage (Amendment) Act 2024 removed the parental-consent exception.

• The ordinary and special tourist licences have different procedures. The special tourist route under section 32A has no residency requirement. Ask the Attorney General’s Ministry which route fits your visit and confirm its fee and processing time.
• For the ordinary application, the Ministry requests JP-certified identification and an application signed and stamped by a licensed Justice of the Peace. Foreign documents must be notarized.
• Previously divorced applicants need a certified Decree Absolute. Widowed applicants need certified copies of the death certificate and previous marriage certificate.
• The ordinary process uses scanned email submissions, with original identification and supporting documents presented at collection. The Ministry publishes a two-week processing period, not a two-day guarantee.
• The published ordinary application fee for two non-Belizeans is BZ$200. Pay only after provisional approval. Confirm special-tourist charges separately.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. See the Attorney General’s Ministry marriage-licence service and confirm documents, eligibility, fees and appointments with the issuing authority before booking.

• Use an officiant specifically authorized to solemnize your marriage. A person’s occupation as a ship captain or Justice of the Peace does not alone establish authority; the special-tourist provisions refer to authorized Senior Justices of the Peace.
• Arrange two credible witnesses, each at least 18. There is no requirement that one be a man and the other a woman.
• A hotel or wedding planner can help coordinate the ceremony. Confirm the officiant, venue and approved licence before the wedding.
• Recognition abroad depends on the receiving jurisdiction. You may need certified copies, an apostille or registration when you return home. Check with the relevant authority rather than assuming no further paperwork is required.

See the Marriage Act and guidance on marriage abroad.

Submit a Notice of Intended Marriage using the government marriage-licence service. Confirm the current form and submission instructions with the Registry General at +1 (441) 297-7709 or +1 (441) 297-7707.

• The ordinary route requires publication of the notice twice and a 15-day waiting period after publication. The licence is then valid for three months. Ask about a special licence if your timetable is shorter.
• Supply final divorce decrees or former spouses’ death certificates where applicable, with translations for non-English documents. Additional evidence may be requested after a foreign divorce.
• The minimum age is 16; anyone aged 16–17 must confirm the required consent with the Registry.
• Nonresident applicants must pay by credit or debit card, according to the current government service. Do not send a cheque or bank draft.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. See Bermuda’s government marriage guidance and confirm documents, eligibility, fees and appointments with the issuing authority before booking.

Civil ceremonies can take place in the Registry General’s Marriage Room or at approved offsite locations. Confirm your venue, available date and any required written permission from its owner with the Registry before booking.

Explore these Bermuda locations for inspiration, then confirm that any proposed ceremony site is approved and available: Admiralty House Park, The Arboretum, Astwood Park, Blue Hole Hill Park, Botanical Gardens, Chaplin Bay Beach, Church Bay Beach, Clocktower Mall Dockyard, Devonshire Bay Park, Elbow Beach (the public beach as accessed from Tribe Road 4B Paget), Ferry Point Park, Fort St. Catherine Beach, Great Head Park, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Park, Horseshoe Bay Beach, Jobson’s Cove Beach, John Smith’s Bay Beach, Scaur Hill Fort Park, Shelly Bay Beach, Somerset Long Bay Beach, Spanish Point Park, Stonehole Bay, St. David’s Lighthouse Park, Tobacco Bay Beach, Victualling Yard – Dockyard, and Warwick Long Bay Beach.

Fees: the government service lists BMD $353 for an ordinary licence and BMD $260 for a ceremony at the Registry. Its certificate and refund figures are inconsistent with each other and with tourism guidance. Obtain a written current quote for the certificate, offsite ceremony, any special licence, and cancellation or refund conditions rather than relying on a combined total.

Agree a rain alternative in advance. The published Registry ceremony fee is BMD $260, but any change of venue, adjustment or refund must be confirmed with the Registry. Couples arrange their own venue setup and other wedding services.

Church ceremonies require arrangements with an authorized marriage officer and approval for the chosen venue.

For inspiration, see Bermuda's top wedding venues and wedding suppliers (Bermuda.com directory).

Contact the Registry General for current ceremony arrangements.

See the government licence application and fee guidance and official Bermuda wedding guide.

• Use a registered Marriage Officer, the Registrar General or an Assistant Registrar General. Civil ceremonies can also be arranged at approved offsite locations; an offsite wedding does not automatically require clergy.
• Arrange two adult witnesses. Registry staff witnesses may be available Monday to Friday by prior arrangement; provide your own witnesses for a Saturday ceremony.

Confirm arrangements with the Registry General.

To make the process simple, the hiring of a wedding professional is recommended. Resorts and wedding professionals also offer packages for both wedding and honeymoons. Before getting married, there are some official requirements and paperwork to be done.

You can marry on Bonaire even if you live elsewhere. Notify Burgerzaken at least two months before the intended wedding; allow longer when foreign documents are needed.

The standard government conditions include being at least 18, not already married or in another registered partnership, and meeting the rules on family relationships and any required court or curator consent. Burgerzaken checks eligibility.

Ask Civil Affairs for your individual document and witness checklist, including identification, birth and civil-status records, evidence of a previous marriage ending, and any legalization or translation needed. Confirm whether any immigration documentation applies to your circumstances rather than assuming a temporary residence permit is required for every visitor.

Burgerzaken / Civil Affairs
Kaya Neerlandia 40, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone: +599 7155330
Email: info@bonairegov.com

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm the current requirements and fees for your circumstances with the responsible registry before booking. Official marriage guidance.

Begin your marriage-licence arrangements with the Registrar-General before traveling. Official tourism guidance quotes one working day for a complete application, and a licence remains valid for three months after signing. Confirm processing and appointment availability for your dates.

A BVI marriage certificate is a legal document. Recognition, registration and apostille requirements depend on the country where you will use it. Check those requirements with your home authorities.

Choose your ceremony location with your authorized marriage officer, and obtain any venue or landowner permissions needed.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm the current requirements and fees for your circumstances with the responsible registry before booking. Official marriage guidance.

A Special Licence is the usual visitor route: applicants must be present when applying and plan to be in the BVI for at least one day. The Ordinary Licence route applies after at least 15 days’ residence.

Two people must witness and sign the licence application. They may be different from the two witnesses attending the ceremony. Confirm the appropriate route and appointment arrangements with the Registrar-General.

Both parties must present the following documents when applying for a Marriage License:

• Valid Passport
• Divorce Decree (where applicable)
• Death Certificate (where applicable)
• Previous Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
• Affidavits as proof of Identity (where applicable)

Only original documents (in good condition) must be submitted with this application. Documents produced in foreign languages (Spanish, French, etc.) must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Please note that the Civil Registry and Passport Office reserves the right to request further documentation following the review of the application if the need arises.

Official tourism guidance lists US$220 for a special licence and US$120 for an ordinary licence, paid through the prescribed postage-stamp arrangement.

Ceremony charges are separate: the Registrar-General’s office ceremony is listed at US$340, while an outside-office ceremony is listed at US$220. Confirm the full total for your chosen licence, officiant and venue, including any certificates, apostilles or other services, before paying.

After arranging your licence, confirm the date, time and location of your ceremony with the Registrar-General. Ask about certified copies and any apostille needed for use abroad.

Registrar-General
P.O. Box 3199, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands VG1110
Telephone: +1 284 4683442

Registrar-General email: infocris@gov.vg
Civil Registry contact: infocris@gov.vg

Published sources show different office locations, so confirm the current marriage-counter address before visiting. Use the Civil Registry & Passport Office website or the contact details in the official wedding guidance.

Legal marriages are arranged through the local Registro Civil. Both partners must be at least 18; Quintana Roo law does not allow an age waiver.

• Provide valid identification and the civil-status documents requested for your nationality and circumstances, including proof that any previous marriage has ended.
• Arrange four witnesses, two for each partner, with valid identification.
• Confirm whether birth records, CURP, non-marriage certificates, translations or legalization are required in your case, and how many copies to bring.

Quintana Roo repealed its statutory prenup medical-certificate requirement on 23 July 2026. Some municipal websites still display older medical-test checklists. Ask the local registry for its current written requirements before arranging tests or finalizing travel.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm the current requirements and fees for your circumstances with the responsible registry before booking. Quintana Roo marriage law (Civil Code, PDF).

The legal ceremony is performed by the Registro Civil. A religious or symbolic ceremony may be held separately, but it does not replace the civil marriage.

For Cancun, arrange your appointment with the Registro Civil serving Benito Juárez municipality. Have the office confirm its current location, fees, document checklist and available ceremony date before you book travel. Your wedding planner can help coordinate these steps; the registry makes the legal decisions.

To ensure your special day is flawless, you can hire one of the many experienced Wedding Planners available to coordinate your Perfect Wedding Day, including arranging your wedding license.

Check with your hotel for recommendations on trusted Wedding Planners who can guide you through every step, making sure everything runs smoothly on your big day.

Visitors can marry once their special marriage licence has been approved. A ceremony on arrival day may be possible with advance preparation, but it is not guaranteed.

• Proof of identity and age, such as a passport or original or certified birth certificate.
• Original or certified divorce decrees or death certificates, where applicable.
• Immigration arrival documentation or a ship’s boarding pass, as appropriate.
• A special nonresident marriage licence and an authorized marriage officer.
• Two witnesses at the ceremony.

Coordinate the application with your marriage officer and confirm eligibility, consent requirements where relevant, and acceptable documents before traveling. The special licence is valid for three months.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm the current requirements and fees for your circumstances with the responsible registry before booking. Official marriage guidance.

The government lists a CI$150 licence fee plus a CI$50 application fee: CI$200 in total, equivalent to US$250. This covers the special-licence application, not all ceremony or wedding-planner costs. Confirm the current charges before payment.

For Grand Cayman, contact the Passport and Corporate Services Office, Sussex House, George Town, telephone +1 345 9437678.

Passport and Corporate Services Office email: passport&corporate@gov.ky.

For Cayman Brac or Little Cayman, contact the District Commissioner’s Office, Government Administration Building, Cayman Brac. The government wedding guide lists telephone +1 345 9482222.

Your authorized marriage officer can help arrange the application. Confirm appointment and submission arrangements directly.

Legal marriages are arranged through the local Registro Civil. Both partners must be at least 18; Quintana Roo law does not allow an age waiver.

• Provide valid identification and the civil-status documents requested for your nationality and circumstances, including proof that any previous marriage has ended.
• Arrange four witnesses, two for each partner, with valid identification.
• Confirm whether birth records, CURP, non-marriage certificates, translations or legalization are required in your case, and how many copies to bring.

Quintana Roo repealed its statutory prenup medical-certificate requirement on 23 July 2026. Some municipal websites still display older medical-test checklists. Ask the local registry for its current written requirements before arranging tests or finalizing travel.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm the current requirements and fees for your circumstances with the responsible registry before booking. Quintana Roo marriage law (Civil Code, PDF).

The civil ceremony must be performed by the Registro Civil; a religious ceremony alone does not create a legal civil marriage.

Cozumel Registro Civil
Prolongación 30 Ave., between 37 and 39, Colonia San Miguel II, Cozumel
Telephone: +52 987 8722295

See the municipal foreign-marriage service, and confirm its current document checklist, fee and appointment availability directly. The published municipal medical-test instructions have not yet been reconciled with the updated state law.

Couples who both live outside Curaçao should send a signed written request to Kranshi at least three months before their desired wedding date. Include both partners’ personal details, preferred date and time, and contact information.

• Valid passports and original birth records.
• Recent proof of civil status and evidence that any previous marriage or registered partnership has ended.
• Identification for the witnesses, with the required number confirmed for your venue.
• Legalization of foreign documents and sworn translations where required. The registry accepts documents in Dutch, English or Spanish.

The registry lists birth records no more than one year old and civil-status proof no more than six months old; tourism guidance is stricter about document age. Confirm what the registry will accept for your individual application before ordering documents.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm the current requirements and fees for your circumstances with the responsible registry before booking. Official marriage guidance.

Ceremony charges depend on the location and time. The registry currently lists XCG100 for a weekday ceremony during office hours in its marriage hall, XCG250 for an evening or weekend ceremony there, and XCG500 at another location, plus XCG32.50 for the marriage booklet. Document preparation, legalization, translation and wedding-planner services may cost extra. Confirm the current total directly with Kranshi.

Arrange your application and arrival appointments directly with Kranshi. There must normally be at least 14 days between formal marriage notice and the ceremony; this is separate from the three-month advance-request guidance for couples living abroad. Do not assume approval or an appointment is guaranteed within a fixed processing period.

Kranshi / Civil Registry Office
Roodeweg 42, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone: +599 9 4341600
Email: info.bsbv@gobiernu.cw

Ask the registry to confirm eligibility, witness arrangements and all required original documents before travel.

To ensure your special day is flawless, you can hire one of the many experienced Wedding Planners available to coordinate your Perfect Wedding Day, including arranging your wedding license. Check with your hotel for recommendations on trusted Wedding Planners who can guide you through every step, making sure everything runs smoothly on your big day.

A special marriage licence is a common route for visitors marrying in Dominica. A church-banns route may also be available. For a special licence, complete Form G and follow the ministry’s signing and submission instructions.

• Original or certified birth certificates for both applicants.
• Evidence of current marital status: a non-marriage certificate, divorce decree, or, if widowed, the former spouse’s death certificate and previous marriage certificate.
• A copy of valid photo identification and one passport-size photograph for each applicant.
• An EC$7.50 stamp.

Ask the ministry about additional evidence for name changes and any eligibility or consent questions before making arrangements.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm the current requirements and fees for your circumstances with the responsible registry before booking. Official marriage guidance.

Apply using Form G through the Ministry of Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, 3rd Floor, Government Headquarters, Roseau, or through the government online service. The ministry advises allowing two to three working days after complete documents are submitted.

See the official Special Marriage License guidance for current application details.

The ministry publishes the following special-licence charges:

• EC$300 where the two-day residence requirement has been met.
• An additional EC$200 where that residence requirement has not been met.
• An additional EC$204 for licence processing on a weekend or public holiday.

These are licence-processing charges, not an all-inclusive ceremony price. Confirm the applicable total and payment arrangements with the ministry before paying.

Ministry general enquiries: labour@dominica.gov.dm. Ask for the Policy and Administration Division about marriage-licence enquiries.

If you plan to have a religious ceremony, please contact the church for details on what is required.

Both partners must be at least 18. Submit your documents to the Civil Status Office for review before the ceremony:

• Valid passports and the requested copies or entry records.
• Birth certificates and evidence of current single status.
• Final divorce or former spouse’s death records, where applicable.
• Two to four adult witnesses who can sign and have valid identification. Witnesses may be relatives or non-relatives.

Additional records may be needed for your circumstances. These age and witness rules follow Law 4-23.

Catholic ceremonies: Contact your home parish and the Dominican parish well in advance about permission, marriage preparation, baptism and confirmation records, and any previous-marriage documentation.

Other religious ceremonies: Requirements depend on the denomination and the officiant’s legal authorization. Dominican law recognizes qualifying non-Catholic religious marriages as well as Catholic marriages. Confirm registration and all civil-document requirements with the church and Civil Status Office; an archbishop’s authorization is not a universal requirement for every religion.

A local wedding specialist can help coordinate the paperwork and celebration. Ask which services are included, who will conduct and register the legal marriage, and what charges apply. Civil-status officials and authorized religious officiants, rather than the planner alone, determine the legal process.

Contact the relevant Civil Registry Office before travel to confirm your document checklist, appointment, fees and ceremony arrangements. Ask which original or certified records, authentication and translations it requires for your circumstances, and have the office review your documents before making nonrefundable plans.

Both parties must be at least 18. Grenada’s 2025 amendment removed the former parental-consent rules.

Prepare original or certified passports and birth certificates, proof of current marital status, and any divorce decree absolute, former spouse’s death certificate or legal name-change document. Ask the Cabinet Office or licensed wedding agent which declarations and English translations your case requires.

Choose your marriage-licence route before arranging travel. The standard special-licence regulations require at least three days in Grenada before applying. A separate destination-wedding route through a licensed agent provides for 24 hours’ residence, with the application and supporting documents submitted at least 30 days in advance. Your coordinator should confirm which route applies and allow time for document review.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm your documents, eligibility, fees and ceremony date with Grenada’s Cabinet Office before making nonrefundable plans.

Licence charges depend on the route. Published statutory schedules list EC$100 for an ordinary licence where both parties are noncitizens, EC$50 where at least one is a citizen, and EC$500 for the licensed-agent destination-wedding special licence. These are licence fees, not an all-inclusive wedding cost. Confirm current stamps, certificates, officiant and agent charges with the Cabinet Office before paying.

Sources: Marriage Act and fee regulations; destination-wedding regulations; 2025 amendment.

• Proof of citizenship - certified copy of birth certificate, which includes father's name.
• Both parties must be at least 18, or 16–17 with the required parental or guardian consent. Marriage under 16 is prohibited.
• Proof of divorce if applicable (original certificate of divorce).
• Certified copy of death certificate for widow or widower.
• Minister’s marriage-licence stamp duty: JMD $4,000; other wedding and certificate charges are separate.

If your documents aren’t in English, you’ll need to have them translated by an official translator and then certified by your local Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as by your nearest Jamaican Mission or Honorary Consulate.

Getting married in Jamaica can be done as quickly as just 24 hours after you arrive, once you’ve taken care of all paperwork beforehand. Many wedding venues, resorts, and event planners will take care of these things for you to ensure your wedding is not only luxurious but legal too.

The required paperwork includes securing your marriage license. A complete application may be processed the same day, but allow time for review. The licence is valid for three months.

Complete the prescribed declaration, including the required signature before a Jamaican Justice of the Peace, and follow the Ministry’s instructions for supporting documents.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm your documents, eligibility, fees and ceremony date with Jamaica’s Ministry of Justice before making nonrefundable plans.

A valid government-issued ID, like a passport, state identification, or a driver’s license. Whichever form of ID you choose to present, check that it’s current and in good condition; if it’s expired or mutilated, you’ll be out of luck.

The Health Department’s current marriage checklist requires a birth certificate for applicants born outside Puerto Rico. Bring certified evidence of any legal name change, and confirm with the Demographic Registry which original or certified records it accepts for your circumstances.

Puerto Rico requires medical certification for the marriage licence. Nonresident couples may provide certification that they meet the testing requirements of their place of residence; if no tests are required there, the certificate should say so. Resident applications have different testing requirements.

The Health Department checklist gives 10 calendar days from the doctor’s signature to present the certification and marry. Confirm the current form, authorized medical professional and any tests with the Registry before scheduling.

Nonresident couples should prepare the sworn declaration required by the Demographic Registry, confirming that they are visiting to marry and will return to their place of residence. Ask the Registry or a Puerto Rico attorney about the current wording, timing and authentication requirements for an affidavit signed elsewhere.

Confirm the Puerto Rico revenue-stamp and service charges that apply to your residency and application route with the Demographic Registry before paying. Ask for the current amount, any stamp code, and the accepted purchase or payment method.

If either party is divorced, bring original copies of divorce decrees from all previous marriages. In the case of a widowhood, bring the deceased spouse’s death certificate.

Your celebrant must be authorized to perform marriages in Puerto Rico. If you would like someone from home to participate, arrange the legal ceremony and registration with an authorized celebrant in advance.

Confirm the filing deadline with your celebrant and allow the Registry to process the marriage before requesting an official certificate through its approved channels. Certificate availability is not guaranteed within a fixed number of weeks.

Apply through Salud Digital or a participating Puerto Rico Demographic Registry office. Use the Health Department’s marriage service page for current forms, office information and certificate-ordering options. Have the Registry confirm whether foreign-language documents need certified English or Spanish translations.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm your documents, eligibility, fees and ceremony date with Puerto Rico’s Demographic Registry before making nonrefundable plans.

St. Barts offers both legal civil weddings and symbolic celebrations, but eligibility depends on your circumstances. French guidance includes a route for two foreign nationals living outside France to marry in Saint-Barthélemy. Other cases can depend on a spouse’s or parent’s domicile or residence. For that nonresident foreign-couple route, Article 58 of Law 2009-594 requires the dossier at least one month before publication of banns; an interview may also be necessary. For this special nonresident route, Article 58 requires a sworn translator-interpreter to be present at the ceremony. Confirm arrangements with the civil registry. Ask the local civil registry to approve your dossier, required lead time and date before booking. See the governing law; this is not an arrival-and-marry option.

A symbolic ceremony or blessing is another option after a legal marriage at home.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm your documents, eligibility, fees and ceremony date with the civil registry and current French marriage guidance before making nonrefundable plans.

Obtain the civil registry’s checklist for your nationality and circumstances. It generally covers identity documents, birth and civil-status records, details of witnesses, and proof of domicile or residence where applicable. Foreign documents may require certified French translations, authentication and certificates of capacity or applicable foreign law. Divorce or widowhood requires supporting records.

The former French premarital medical certificate and blood-test requirement was abolished in 2007. Confirm document issue dates, publication of banns, venue and any related charges with the registry.

St. Barts welcomes spiritual, religious and non-denominational celebrations. For a Catholic, Anglican or other church ceremony, contact the local clergy well in advance about preparation, required records and permission for a visiting minister. A religious ceremony does not replace the civil marriage; confirm the necessary proof of a prior legal marriage with your parish.

A local wedding planner can help coordinate your celebration and prepare your paperwork, but the civil registry decides legal eligibility. Ask your hotel for recommendations and agree clearly which services and fees are included.

Begin by contacting the Census Office to register your intention to marry and request approval for your chosen date, time and location. Ask for the current notice period, application deadline and validity period before booking your celebration.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm your documents, eligibility, fees and ceremony date with the Sint Eustatius Census Office before making nonrefundable plans.

Ask the Census Office to confirm your eligibility and its current document checklist. Prepare valid identification, birth records, evidence of current marital status and, where applicable, divorce or former spouse’s death records. The office should confirm the required originals, certification and document issue dates for each partner.

Arrange witnesses with the Census Office in advance. Confirm how many are required for your chosen venue, their eligibility and the identification copies to submit. If you cannot bring witnesses, ask whether the office can help arrange them.

Foreign records may need an apostille or legalization and a sworn translation. Requirements depend on the issuing country and document language. Have the Census Office review your documents before travel and confirm the accepted languages and maximum document age.

Obtain written confirmation of the wedding date and venue before making nonrefundable plans. Ask the Census Office about processing time, original-document delivery, ceremony language and the complete fees for your arrangements.

The Census Office handles marriage registration. Its current government page lists Chapel piece road 1, Sint Eustatius. Check its official contact and opening-hours page before visiting, as hours vary by day.

St. Kitts and Nevis welcome destination weddings without a minimum residency requirement, but paperwork takes time. Arrange your licence with the relevant island authority before confirming the ceremony. Nevis Tourism advises allowing at least two business days on Nevis to process an application.

• Prepare valid identification and original or certified birth certificates.
• Bring a final divorce decree or a former spouse’s death certificate where applicable.
• Confirm certified English translation requirements for foreign-language records.
• On Nevis, applicants who have never married need a single-status affidavit.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm your documents, eligibility, fees and ceremony date with St. Kitts Tourism’s wedding guidance before making nonrefundable plans.

For the Nevis process, consult Nevis Tourism’s marriage FAQ and the local licensing authority.

Catholic Weddings
If a Catholic priest is to perform the ceremony, the couple must receive marriage counseling sessions from their parish priest and submit the required Catholic documents. A letter must come from the couple's resident priest verifying that they are unmarried and that they have received the necessary instructions. All Catholic weddings take place in the church.

Other Religions
If an Anglican or other minister of religion is to perform the ceremony, it is recommended to bring a letter from the couple's resident minister verifying that they are known and unmarried. Counseling sessions may be a requirement but can be done by couple’s resident priest.

Official tourism guidance lists an EC$200 marriage-licence fee. Affidavit, officiant and other administrative charges can be additional. Confirm the total and accepted payment currency with the licensing authority on the island where you will marry; a converted US-dollar estimate is not necessarily the amount accepted at the counter.

• Valid passport and the identification/birth records required for your nationality.
• Original or certified divorce decree absolute or former spouse’s death certificate, where applicable.
• Authenticated English translations when documents are in another language.
• Applicants normally must be 18 or older. Applicants aged 16 or 17 require parent or legal-guardian consent; a marriage involving anyone under 16 is void.

A local attorney prepares the application for the Attorney General’s Chambers. Confirm statutory declarations, consent documentation and the complete checklist before travel.

Saint Lucia has no residency period for marriage. Processing time is different from residency: the Attorney General defines regular applications as submitted more than one day before the licence is needed, and expedited applications as one day or less.

The government service page lists EC$335 for a regular licence and EC$540 for expedited processing. Attorney and ceremony charges are separate. Confirm current fees, office availability and approval before fixing the ceremony; same-day processing is not an unconditional guarantee.

Submit your request to the Civil Registry at least 14 days before the proposed wedding. Do not finalize the date until the Registry confirms it.

• Original full, detailed birth certificates no older than three years.
• Declaration of unmarried status no older than three months, or applicable death certificate or final divorce decree. The Registry specifies a divorce document no older than three years.
• Passport copies for both partners; addresses, professions and nationalities; parents’ names and mothers’ maiden names.
• Passport copies for witnesses: two to four witnesses in the Marriage Hall, six at an outside venue.
• Documents in other languages must be translated into Dutch or English.
• Apostille or legalization requirements depend on the issuing country. Obtain certification from that country’s competent authority.

The normal minimum marriage age is 18. Any exceptional minor case requires specific legal eligibility and approvals; parental consent alone is not a general exemption. A non-Dutch partner marrying a Dutch national must follow the Registry’s interview procedure.

Marriage charges vary by the day and location of the ceremony. The Registry’s published guide lists a US-dollar range of US$178–415.25, but confirm the current total and any certificate or translation charges directly before booking. Ask for the current schedule in Caribbean guilders (XCG) or US dollars.

Arrange your legal wedding through the Civil Registry Department of Sint Maarten. The registrar must approve the documents and date; a symbolic or religious celebration does not replace the civil marriage formalities.

Use the official Register a Marriage service page for current contact and application details rather than an old overseas fax number.

Arrange a legally recognized civil marriage through the Collectivité de Saint-Martin. The normal minimum age is 18. A religious or symbolic celebration does not replace the civil ceremony.

Marriage banns must be published for ten days. Contact the civil-status office well in advance: document checks and publication must be complete before the ceremony date can be confirmed.

Contact the civil-status service to obtain its current marriage dossier and confirm your eligibility, documents and ceremony date.

Hôtel de la Collectivité, Rue de la mairie, Marigot, 97801 Saint-Martin
Telephone: +590 590 87 50 04
Email: etat-civil@com-saint-martin.fr

Expect to provide identity documents, birth records, proof of address and witness information, plus divorce or death records if previously married. Foreign nationals may also need certificates of custom and unmarried status. A marriage contract, where applicable, must be declared.

Ask the civil-status service which documents, issue dates, certified French translations and apostilles or legalization apply to your nationality and circumstances. Do not assume that every document needs the same certification.

The local ordinary procedure requires at least one partner to have a qualifying domicile or residence in Saint-Martin; the residence period is at least one month by the publication of banns.

French national guidance also provides an overseas-collectivity option for two foreign nationals who do not live in France. For this exceptional route, Article 58 of the 2009 law requires the dossier at least one month before publication of the banns, with a sworn translator-interpreter present for the ceremony; a consular interview may also be required. Confirm the procedure directly with the Collectivité before planning a destination wedding. Do not assume nationality alone establishes eligibility.

Submit a complete file and obtain the civil-status office’s confirmation before committing to a date. The ten-day banns publication period must be respected. Ask the office about your particular residence connection, witness requirements and any additional approvals.

For the Governor-General’s special licence, if both applicants are non-nationals they must be in the country for at least 24 hours before applying. This requirement does not apply if one party is Vincentian. The Judiciary lists the fee as EC$525, with the licence normally issued in one day and valid for three months.

• Non-nationals must present valid passports; foreign birth certificates are not accepted in their place.
• Vincentian nationals may present an original Vincentian birth certificate or passport.
• Bring the required divorce decree absolute or former spouse’s death certificate, with copies where requested.
• Documents not in English need certified translations.

Your ceremony must be conducted by an authorized marriage officer, priest or minister registered in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Confirm eligibility, documents and ceremony arrangements with the Registry.

For the Registrar’s licence, two foreign applicants must be in the country for 15 clear days before applying. If one party is Vincentian, this requirement does not apply. Applications are made in person, and notice is publicly posted for seven consecutive days.

The licence costs EC$15 in revenue stamps and is valid for three months. National applicants use a Vincentian birth certificate or passport; non-nationals must present passports. Bring applicable divorce or death records and certified English translations. Ceremony charges are separate; obtain the current total from the Registry.

Trinidad & Tobago recognizes Civil, Muslim, Hindu and Orisa marriages. The minimum age is 18 for all forms of marriage. The 2017 marriage reform removed the former lower religious marriage ages.

For the special visitor licence, prepare valid identification, preferably passports, proof of entry into Trinidad & Tobago, and the original decree absolute or previous spouse’s death certificate if applicable. Include certified translations where needed. The Registrar will confirm any additional documents for your circumstances.

The correct route depends on whether each partner is resident or non-resident. Two qualifying non-residents may apply for a special visitor marriage licence. Couples using the ordinary banns route, a President’s Licence or a President’s Authority must follow the different notice, residence and application requirements for that route.

Contact the Registrar before booking the ceremony and confirm your appointment, venue and processing time.

The Civil Registry lists a special visitor marriage licence at TT$300. Ordinary licence certificates and President’s Licence/Authority procedures have different fees. Ask the Registry for the full applicable total, including certificate copies and any ceremony charges, before paying.

Contact the Registrar General before making firm wedding arrangements. Marriage does not automatically confer residency or citizenship.

The current Civil Registry service page lists AGLA Tower, Government Plaza, corner of London and Richmond Streets, Port of Spain, with Tobago services also listed at Caribana Building, Bacolet Street, Scarborough. Check the official service page for the appropriate office and current appointment instructions.

Visitors must be in the Turks & Caicos Islands for at least 48 hours before applying for a standard special marriage licence. A separate same-day licence procedure may be available for cruise passengers; arrange approval in advance.

• Passport/photo identification and birth certificate.
• Certificate of no impediment and the Registry’s single-status affidavit, as applicable.
• Divorce decree, or a former spouse’s death certificate and proof of that marriage, where applicable.
• Immigration arrival/departure stamp evidence, the application and two declaration forms.
• Notarized and sealed document copies; confirm translation and authentication requirements for non-English records.

The Registry checklist requires parental or guardian consent for applicants under 21. Ask the Registrar to confirm legal-age eligibility and any required approvals; consent alone should not be assumed sufficient. Visitors should provide lawful entry evidence, not assume a work permit is needed for a wedding.

Contact the Turks & Caicos Registrar General’s Office for the current application packet, eligibility checks, office location and appointment hours. Arrange paperwork with the Registry or an authorized marriage officer before making firm ceremony plans.

Fees depend on the licence route. Confirm the current licence, certificate and ceremony charges directly with the Registry before paying. Older official documents quote different amounts for special licences and cruise-passenger licences, so do not assume one flat fee applies.

There is no residency requirement. Marriage applications are publicly posted by the court for eight days before a licence can be issued. Apply well ahead of your wedding, allowing time for document checks.

The Superior Court offers electronic filing as well as in-person applications. Follow the Family Division instructions for the relevant judicial district: St. Thomas/St. John or St. Croix.

• Complete the court marriage cover sheet, application, and proposed licence using the current court packet.
• Provide valid government-issued photo identification and the information requested for both applicants.
• If previously married, provide a court-certified divorce decree or certified death certificate, as applicable.
• Include visit dates, contact details and officiant information. Follow the court’s instructions for signing the application oath and any notarization.

• Marriage application: US$100, non-refundable.
• Marriage licence: US$100.
• Ceremony performed by a judge: US$400, by appointment.

The court accepts certified check, money order or cash in person, and credit-card payment through electronic filing. Confirm the applicable fees before payment.

Use the electronic filing link and forms on the Superior Court marriage page. If applying in person or sending paper documents, confirm the correct Family Division address for St. Thomas/St. John or St. Croix directly with the court before dispatch.

The clerk will advise when the licence is available for collection or electronic download. Follow the instructions for your application rather than assuming an in-person visit is always required.

The Family Division normally distributes licences Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Weekend and specified holiday service requires advance arrangement and a US$150 surcharge per couple. Cashier hours are shorter.

Business-casual attire is required when visiting the court. Slippers and shorts are not permitted.

The completed marriage licence must be returned to the court within ten days of the ceremony. Confirm this with your officiant. Uncertified copies can be retrieved through an electronic filing account; sealed certified copies may be requested from the Family Division for US$3 per copy. Confirm delivery arrangements rather than assuming an automatic mailing.