|
Country: Antigua
Waiting time/residency requirements: There's a 24-hour waiting period for marriages on Antigua.
Documentation requirements: *Valid legal identification (i.e. passport + birth certificate)
*Proof of divorce (deed poll or name certificate where necessary) or death certificate in the case of widow(er)(original or certified copies)
Blood test/medical examination: Not required
Witness required: Two witnesses present at the ceremony
Estimated fees: The registration fee of $240 must be paid at the courthouse located in the government buildings on Queen Elizabeth Highway. This includes marriage license, marriage officer fees & registration fee.
Contact information: A couple appears at the Ministry of Justice in the capital of St. John to complete and signs a declaration before a marriage coordinator. The coordinator will arrange for a marriage officer to perform a civil ceremony at any of Antigua's hotels or another place the couple selects. For more information on civil or religious wedding ceremonies, contact the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism, 305 E. 47th St., Suite 6A, New York, NY 10017 (tel. 888/268-4227 or 212/541-4117; www.antigua-barbuda.org).
Country: Aruba
Waiting time/residency requirements: None
Documentation requirements: Extensive! *Copies of birth certificate for bride and groom with apostille*.
*Passport picture page or valid state issued picture ID for Bride & Groom.
*Witness (18 years up) passport picture page or valid state issued picture ID (minimum 2 witnesses).
*Certificate of no impediment for bride and groom (also referred to as a single status report and in some states called a negative statement of marriage). Apostilles are required for "negative statement of marriage")
*All documents must be translated into Dutch.
Prior marriage documentation: *If either party has been divorced a copy of the 1st and last page of the divorce decree(s) is required.
*If either party is a widow(er) copy of death certificate is required.
Blood test/medical examination: None
Witness required: Yes. Minimum of 2
Estimated fees: Unknown
Contact information: Office of Civil Registry
Schoolstraat 2
Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone +297 583 4400 (Oranjestad)
Phone +297 584 5433 (San Nicolaas)
Fax +297 583 9160 -
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
http://curacao.usconsulate.gov/getting_married.html
Country: Bahamas
Waiting time/residency requirements: Persons wishing to be married in the The Bahamas may do so after one day, i.e. if a person arrives in The Bahamas on Monday, they may come into the Registrar General Office on Tuesday, obtain a Marriage License (while waiting), and be married on the same day.
Documentation requirements: If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a U.S. Consul at the American Embassy, Nassau, The Bahamas. If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of a country other than the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths in that country and must accompany the application for the marriage License.
The parties must produce some form of government identification which has a photograph attached. The identification document must have been issued by a Government Office in the country where the parties reside. The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas, i.e. plane ticket. Persons desirous of being married in a family Islands (any Island outside of New Providence) can obtain a Marriage License at the Commissioners’ Office on that Island and need not come to Nassau.
Prior marriage documentation: If either part has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced. If either party is widowed, being certified of the deceased spouse must be produced.
Blood test/medical examination: No blood test is necessary.
Witness required: Unknown
Estimated fees: Government License Fee: $100
Contact information: US Consulate 42 Queen Street Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas (242) 322-1181
Country: Barbados
Waiting time/residency requirements: None, however application for a marriage license must be made by both parties in person at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the capital city Bridgetown.
Documentation requirements: Valid passports or birth certificates for both parties.
Return tickets. For a Roman Catholic ceremony, the relevant documents must be sent by your bishop to the bishop of Bridgetown.
Prior marriage documentation: If either party was divorced you will need an original Decree Absolute or a certified copy of the Final Judgment.
If either party was previously married and widowed, a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate in respect of the deceased spouse.
Blood test/medical examination: None
Witness required: Yes, two.
Estimated fees: Unknown
Contact information: Ministry of Home Affairs at tel: 246-228-8950, fax: 246-437-3794
Country: British Virgin Islands
Waiting time/residency requirements: There's no requirement of island residency, but a couple must apply for a license at the attorney general's office, and stay in the B.V.I. for at least 3 days while the paperwork is processed.
Documentation requirements: You'll need to present a passport or original birth certificate and photo identification, plus certified proof of your single marital status.
Prior marriage documentation: Any divorce or death certificates pertaining to former spouses.
Blood test/medical examination: None
Witness required: Two witnesses must accompany the couple.
Estimated fees: The license fee is $110.
Contact information: Registrar's Office, P.O. Box 418, Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I. (tel. 284/494-3701 or 284/494-3492).
Country: Bermuda
Waiting time/residency requirements: There is no waiting period, however couples who would like to get married in Bermuda must file a "Notice of Intended Marriage" with the Registry General, accompanied by a fee of $243, plus $42 for the certificate (in the form of a bank draft or money order, not a personal check). Once the Registry General receives the "Notice of Intended Marriage," it will be published, including names and addresses, in any two of the island's newspapers. Assuming that there is no formal objection, the registry will issue the license 15 days after receiving the notice. Airmailing your completed notice to Bermuda takes 6 to 10 days, so plan accordingly. The marriage license will be sent to you and will be valid for 3 months. Download a "Notice of Intended Marriage" form here. If you download the form, please be aware that it must be printed on white legal size (8.5" x 14") paper to be accepted. http://www.bermudatourism.com/weddings/pdf/intended_marriage.pdf
Documentation requirements: See above.
Prior marriage documentation: If either of the prospective marriage partners has been married before, that person must attach a photocopy of the final divorce decree to the "Notice of Intended Marriage."
Blood test/medical examination: None
Witness required: Yes, two.
Estimated fees: $285.00
Contact information: Make out the draft to "The Accountant General" and mail or deliver it in person to the Registry General, Government Administration Building, 30 Parliament St., Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda (tel. 441/297-7706; www.registrygeneral.gov.bm). Bermuda Department of Tourism offices in Atlanta and New York distribute "Notice of Intended Marriage" forms, or you can contact the Bermuda Department of Tourism (tel. 800/BERMUDA) and a form will be mailed to you.
Country: Curacao
Waiting time/residency requirements: Couples must be on island 3 days before applying for a marriage license, for which there is a 14-day waiting period. The letter has to be signed by both partners. Send two wedding dates with times.
Documentation requirements: Passport, birth certificate and return ticket. International declaration of unmarried status by the civil registration of your hometown and an apostille/legalization. These requirements need to be original and recent and apostille*.
Prior marriage documentation: If applicable, proof of divorce or the death certificate of a deceased spouse are required.
Blood test/medical examination: None.
Witness required: If you choose to bring a witness from home, he or she must be 21 years of age. When you register a witness you need their full names, address and date of birth. The witness will need a copy of valid passport. The witnesses should apply for temporary residence. A wedding planner can also arrange for local witnesses.
Estimated fees: $225.00
Contact information: Curaçao Tourist Board, 3361 SW Third Ave., Suite 201, Miami, FL 33145 (tel. 305/285-0511; fax 305/285-0535; www.ctb.an).
Country: Dominican Republic
Waiting time/residency requirements: None. Most hotels have wedding coordinators on site to help you, however, be warned, they like to receive paperwork at least 15 days in advance to prepare for your wedding. After the ceremony, you will be given a document that proves the wedding took place. You then need to request a marriage certificate from the local Justice of the Peace. The document issued by the Justice of the Peace is a valid marriage certificate anywhere in the world.
Documentation requirements: US citizens are required to write to the American Consulate in Santo Domingo requesting permission to marry. Parties must be at least 18 years of age to marry. Passport, original birth certificate, single status affidavit in Spanish for each party (joint affidavits are not acceptable). These must be notarized and state whether the bride or groom has ever been married, divorced, or widowed.
Prior marriage documentation: Divorce decree or death certificate for partner (Translated into Spanish). ***According to Dominican Law a divorced woman has to wait 10 months before remarrying unless she is marrying the same man she divorced.
Blood test/medical examination: None
Witness required: Yes, two.
Estimated fees: US$60 - $100 depending upon judge.
Contact information:
Country: Cayman Islands
Waiting time/residency requirements: There is no waiting period to get married however arrangements must be made in advance. Visitors have to call ahead and arrange for an authorized person to marry them. The name of the "marriage officer," as it is called, has to appear on the application for a marriage license. A brochure, Getting Married in the Cayman Islands, is available from Government Information Services, Cricket Square, Grand Cayman (tel. 345/949-8092; fax 345/949-5936).
Documentation requirements: Passport or original/certified copy of birth with photo identification. The embarkation/disembarkation cards issued by the island's immigration authorities
Prior marriage documentation: Divorce decrees or proof of a former spouse's death.
Blood test/medical examination: None.
Witness required: Yes, two.
Estimated fees: $200.00
Contact information: Deputy Chief Secretary's Office, 3rd Floor, Government Administration Building, George Town (tel. 345/949-7900).
Country: Jamaica
Waiting time/residency requirements: Visitors can be married just 24 hours after arriving in Jamaica, providing prior application has been made for a marriage license.
Documentation requirements: Bring birth certificates and affidavits saying you've never been married before.
Prior marriage documentation: If you've been divorced or widowed, bring copies of your divorce papers or a copy of the deceased spouse's death certificate.
Blood test/medical examination: None.
Witness required: Yes, two.
Estimated fees: The cost of a license is 4000 Jamaican dollars (approximately US$60–US$65).
Contact information: To apply for your marriage license, call the Ministry of Justice at 1-876-906-4923 or visit:
Ministry of Justice
2 Oxford Road
NCB Towers, 10th floor/South Tower
Kingston 5
Tel: 1 876 906 4923 -31
Fax: 1 876 906 1712 - 3
Email:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Country: Puerto Rico
Waiting time/residency requirements: There are no residency requirements to get married in Puerto Rico however the necessary paperwork must be filed in advance. This can take up to 3+ months, but can be done by mail.
Documentation requirements: Original/certified copy of birth certificates.
Prior marriage documentation: If you've been divorced or widowed, bring certified copies of your divorce papers or a copy of the deceased spouse's death certificate with a raised seal.
Blood test/medical examination: Yes. A blood test must be completed no more than 10 days prior to the marriage. A doctor in Puerto Rico must sign the license after conducting an examination of the bride and groom.
Witness required: Yes, two.
Estimated fees: Unknown.
Contact information: Marriage license papers may be requested from the Department of Health, Demographic Registry Office, Box 11854, Fernandez Juncos Station, Santurce, PR 00910 (allow 2 months) or call 787.728.7980.
Country: St. Lucia
Waiting time/residency requirements: You have the option of getting married on the same day where you are required to pay EC$540 (US$200) if you can produce the necessary documents. You can also opt to stay 2 days or more on St. Lucia, where you are required to pay EC$335 (US$125).
Documentation requirements: Passport, birth certificate.
Prior marriage documentation: If you've been divorced or widowed, bring copies of your divorce papers or a copy of the deceased spouse's death certificate.
Blood test/medical examination: None.
Witness required: Yes, two. A wedding planner can arrange for local witnesses.
Estimated fees: $125.00 to $250.00 for the marriage license. There are also registrar fees and Certificate fees.
Contact information: St. Lucia Tourist Board, 800 Second Ave., Suite 910, New York, NY 10017 (tel. 800/456-3984 or 212/867-2950; fax 212/867-2795; www.stlucia.org).
Country: Turks & Caicos
Waiting time/residency requirements: Persons wishing to be married in the Turks and Caicos Islands may do so after one day (24 hours), before an application for a Marriage License can be made to the Registrar in Grand Turk. The ceremony can then take place after a period of 2-3 days or at any time after the application has been granted. Both parties must be in The Turks and Caicos Islands at the time of the application.
Documentation requirements: Passport, Original Birth Certificate, Proof of marital status - If single a sworn affidavit is required. If under the age of 21, then consent of one or both parents or guardian, in the form of an affidavit stamped by the Notary Public.
The marriage parties must not be within the prohibited degree of relationships to each other. Include a letter stating both parties occupations, marital status, age as of last birthday, present address of residence and fathers full name. The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Turks and Caicos Islands.
Prior marriage documentation: If one of the parties is a divorcee, then a Divorce Decree is required, either the original or a notarized copy, sealed by a Court Clerk. In the case of a Widow/Widower a Death Certificate of the previous spouse is required. In the case of change of name by Deed Poll or Adoption, then proof is required.
Blood test/medical examination: None.
Witness required: Yes, two. A wedding planner can arrange for local witnesses.
Estimated fees: $100.00
Contact information: Marriage Licenses are issued at the office of the Registrar in Providenciales. This office is open to the public Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please be advised that any Passports or documentation written other than in English should be translated in advance and notarized by the applicable consulate.
Registrar Office
Providenciales,
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tel: 649-946-2800
Country: US Virgin Islands
Waiting time/residency requirements: There is an 8-day waiting period, which is sometimes waived depending on circumstances.
Documentation requirements: Passport or certified copy of birth certificate with some form of photo identification.
Prior marriage documentation: If one of the parties is a divorcee, then a Divorce Decree is required, either the original or a notarized copy, sealed by a Court Clerk. In the case of a Widow/Widower a Death Certificate of the previous spouse is required. In the case of change of name by Deed Poll or Adoption, then proof is required.
Blood test/medical examination: None.
Witness required: Yes, two.
Estimated fees: $50.00 to $250.00+
Contact information: U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Tourism, 1270 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 (tel. 800/372-8784; www.usvitourism.vi).
http://www.visitusvi.com/sites/default/files/pdf/marriage_app.pdf
Country: Mexico
Waiting time/residency requirements: There are no residency requirements. Paperwork can take up to 8 days to complete.
Documentation requirements: Tourist card (that is given at the airport), Original and copy of birth certificate for each party and passports of both parties. Original prenuptial medical certificate with test results.
Prior marriage documentation: Divorce or death certificate, if either party is divorced or widowed.
Blood test/medical examination: Yes, Mexico requires a prenuptial medical certificate with test results of syphilis, HIV, and Rh factor (blood type). This certificate should have been issued locally within the last 15 days.
Witness required: Yes, two and you will need to have Originals and copies of the official identification of two witnesses.
Estimated fees: Vary by location.
Contact information: Mexico Tourism Board, (800) 446-3942
http://visitmexico.com/wb/Visitmexico/Visi_requisitos_legales_para_casarse
Country: Argentina
Waiting time/residency requirements: NO MARRIAGE CAN BE PERFORMED IF BOTH PARTIES ARE TOURISTS IN ARGENTINA
Documentation requirements:
Prior marriage documentation:
Blood test/medical examination:
Witness required:
Estimated fees:
Contact information:
Country:
Waiting time/residency requirements:
Documentation requirements:
Prior marriage documentation:
Blood test/medical examination:
Witness required:
Estimated fees:
Contact information:
Country:
Waiting time/residency requirements:
Documentation requirements:
Prior marriage documentation:
Blood test/medical examination:
Witness required:
Estimated fees:
Contact information:
Country:
Waiting time/residency requirements:
Documentation requirements:
Prior marriage documentation:
Blood test/medical examination:
Witness required:
Estimated fees:
Contact information:
|
