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Do I need to obtain a marriage license
before my Caribbean wedding?
Yes, a Bahamian marriage license is required before your Bahamas wedding.
Is there a fee for the Bahamas marriage license?
Yes, there is a fee of $100 payable to the Registrar General's Department, which must be paid before
your Bahamas wedding
Can I use a marriage license from my country?
No, only the Bahamian marriage license is legal here.
Will my Bahamas marriage be valid in my country?
Yes, the marriage license is a legal document issued by the Bahamas government.
Can my Pastor perform the Bahamas wedding ceremony?
No, however your Pastor may assist the local Pastor with the wedding ceremony.
Can I get married the same day as my arrival
in The Islands Of The Bahamas?
No, both parties must have resided in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas for not less than
24 hours prior to the date of the application. Both parties must produce evidence of the date
of their arrival (i.e. immigration card, which you receive when you enter the Bahamas). If you
would like your Bahamas wedding on a Saturday or Sunday, you should arrive in The Bahamas no
later than Thursday.
What documentation will I need to provide before getting married?
• A declaration certifying that you are not married must be
sworn before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in the Bahamas and
such declaration must accompany the application for the Marriage Licence.
• Identification: Valid passport (stamped by Bahamas Immigration
to show date of entry into country) OR Valid driver’s license (with photo) plus certified
copy of your birth certificate plus stamped card from Bahamas Immigration (you receive this when
you enter The Bahamas).
• If divorced, certified copy (with raised or color court seal)
of the original divorce decree (this will be returned but will be kept by the Registrar General's
Office).
• If widowed, death certificate of spouse.
• Translations and certification of documents in English, if
necessary.
• If under 18 years of age, Affidavit of Parents’ Consent.
Is a blood test required?
No.
Can I apply for a marriage licence by mail?
No, both parties must be in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas at the time of the application.
If I'm getting married in Treasure Cay,
do I need to get my marriage license in Nassau, Bahamas?
No, before your wedding you can obtain a marriage license at the Commissioner's office
in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas.
Can I have my Caribbean wedding on the weekend?
If you would like your wedding on a Saturday or Sunday, you should arrive in The Bahamas
no later than Thursday and make your application during the working days of Thursday or Friday.
What is the minimum age for marriage in The Bahamas?
The minimum age to marry in The Bahamas is 18. If either person is a minor — under 18 years
of age — parental consent is required before your wedding. |
