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Caribbean Wedding RequirementsBarbadosCost
If neither party is a citizen of Barbados: US $75 and US $12.50 in Barbados postage stamps.
Barbados Marriage License Laws:
Marriage license secured from the Ministry of Home Affairs
No waiting period
If you are staying at a resort, consult with the manager or wedding coordinator to help you make arrangements to secure your marriage license
Barbados Marriage License Fee:
US $75 cash and US $12.50 Barbados postage stamps for the wedding plus US $10 for the marriage certificate
Identification Needed for a Barbados Marriage License :
Valid passports
Proof of divorce or death certificate
Copies of applicable marriage certificates
Letter from the Marriage Officer
Parental consent for parties under 18 (minimum age to marry is 16)
British Virgin Islands (Tortola and Virgin Gorda)British Virgin Islands Marriage License Laws:
Apply for license at the Attorney General’s office in Tortola on the same day of arrival
Waiting period: 3 days
In a local church, the wedding banns must be published on three consecutive Sundays or Saturdays prior to the ceremony, in that church
If you are staying at a resort, consult with the manager or wedding coordinator to help you make arrangements to secure your marriage license
British Virgin Islands Marriage License Fee:
US $110 (BVI postage stamps) for a Special License for those resident in the BVI for 3 days; US $50 (BVI postage stamps) for an Ordinary License for those resident in the BVI for 15 days or more
Identification Needed for a British Virgin Islands Marriage License :
Passport and date of arrival in the British Virgin Islands
Proof of marital status
Two witnesses to sign application form for license and to witness the ceremony
Cayman IslandsCayman Islands Marriage License Laws:
Couples can marry the same day they arrive in the Cayman Islands provided they have a non-resident’s marriage license granted by the Governor and two witnesses present at the ceremony
When the Governor is satisfied with application, a special license will be issued and provided to the officiate
Other than the special license, marriage can take place on the authority of a certificate issued by a civil registrar
Cayman Islands Marriage License Fee:
Non-residents must obtain a marriage license from the Deputy Chief Secretary’s Office at a cost of US $200
Identification Needed for a Cayman Islands Marriage License :
Passport or an original birth certificate with photo ID
Proof of citizenship and age (18 minimum without parental consent)
Certified or original copies of divorce decree or death certificate
Letter from the authorized Marriage Officer (officiant)
JamaicaJamaica Marriage License Laws:
Waiting period: 24 hours
Apply and receive a marriage certificate from the Ministry of National Security
Jamaica Marriage License Fee:
Cost of the license is approximately US $80
There are non-denominational Marriage Officers who can officiate either at their offices, in their homes or at a place chosen by the couple, and are able to provide witnesses. Marriage Officers charge anywhere from US $50 – US $250
Identification Needed for a Jamaica Marriage License :
Photo identification plus proof of citizenship (certified copy of birth certificate which includes father’s name)
Certified copy of death certificate or divorce decree
Parental consent if either party is under 18
Italian nationals must notify their embassy and a certified copy of their marriage certificate forwarded to their embassy to be legalized and translated
French Canadians need a notarized translated copy of all documents and a photocopy of the original French documents
U.S. Virgin Islands (St. John, St. Croix and St. Thomas)U.S. Virgin Islands Marriage License Laws:
Waiting period: 8 days (From receipt of notarized .application. Couple need not be on-island).
Send a letter requesting a marriage license to the Territorial court of the U.S. Virgin Islands in St. Thomas or St. Croix.
Proof of divorce.
Must make appointment to be married by a judge.
U.S. Virgin Islands Marriage License Fee:
US$50. US$200 fee to be married in the court by a judge.
Payment in money order or cashier's check.
St. LuciaSt. Lucia Marriage License Laws:
Waiting period: 2 days residency; 2 days for license
Change of name documents.
Proof of divorce or death certificate.
Birth certificate or passport.
All foreign documents must be translated into English.
Apply through a local lawyer to the Attorney General for marriage license.
St. Lucia Marriage License Fee:
Approximately US$198
More about Island Hideaways' Caribbean Weddings:
Weddings Introduction
Sample Wedding Packages
Wedding Villas
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