Weddings abroad in Caribbean

There are no minimum residency requirements to get married

A marriage licence can be applied for through the Ministry of Justice, both bride and groom must be present on application

The wedding ceremony must take place between 6am and 8pm

Copies of birth certificate for bride and groom with apostille (state certification).

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")

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.

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Valid passports or birth certificates.

Return tickets.

If either party was divorced, 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.

For a Roman Catholic ceremony, the relevant documents must be sent by your bishop to the bishop of Bridgetown.

Where necessary, all documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

For further information on getting married in Barbados visit - http://www.barbados.org/weddings.htm

You must be in the BVI for at least 3 working days before you can get married

Marriage licences can be applied for on the same day as arrival onto the islands

Two witnesses need to be present

Couples, including those arriving by cruise ship, can marry the same day they arrive in the Cayman Islands. Just be sure to have the following:

A non-residents marriage license

A letter from the authorized Marriage Officer who is to officiate.

Applications for non-resident marriage licenses ($250 U.S.) and a list of licensed Marriage Officers can be obtained from the Passport and Corporate Services Office. On Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, this is provided by the District Commissioner's Office.

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You must produce a valid birth certificate

Valid 10 year passport

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1) Complete Original Full Birth Certificate or an Official Extract including parents´ names; and According to his/her situation:

If never married: A Statutory Declaration, stamped by a Notary or     Solicitor, declaring single marital status and eligibility to marry.

If divorced: Decree Absolute and a Statutory Declaration, stamped by a     Notary or Solicitor, declaring marital status and eligibility to marry.

If widowed: Spouse’s Death Certificate, previous Marriage Certificate and     a Statutory Declaration, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring     marital status and eligibility to marry.

3) If a name has been changed by Deed Poll or if the person has been    adopted, proof of this must be presented.

4) If the person is under 18 years old, parental consent is required in the     form of an Affidavit stamped by a Notary or Solicitor.

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Valid Passports

Birth Certificates

If one of the parties is divorced, proof of a Decree Absolute

Proof of Single Status: an affadavit, or a letter from a clergyman, lawyer, or Registry on official letterhead attesting to the fact that the parties involved have not been married previously.

If a name has been changed by Deed Poll proof is necessary

If either party has been widowed, a Death Certificate is needed

If either party is under 21 evidence of parental consent is required in the form of an affadavit

All papers must be in English. If the original papers are in another language, they should be translated into English and certified

No blood tests are required

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Couple must present valid passport and ongoing plane ticket

Notarized Birth Certificates

Notarized Decree Absolute if one or both parties are divorced, and

In the case of a widow/widower a Notarized Death Certificate of first spouse

Couple must be a resident of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for a minimum of 1 day, not including the day of arrival, before applying for a marriage license. The license is obtained through the office of the Solicitor General in St. Vincent, which is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Couple needs to travel to the island of St. Vincent to apply for the marriage license (the trip takes about 2-3 hours) and present application to be married in person and revenue stamp for approval from the Ministry of Justice or from the Registrar

Marriage ceremony must be performed by an official marriage officer, priest, or minister registered in St. Vincent.

The couple needs to nominate two witnesses for the ceremony

further information on getting married in the Grenadines

Original birth certificate or copy with raised seal; certificate of good conduct; certificate of single standing; residency card; medical certificate issued within 3 months of event; French translation of English all language documents.

Blood test required.

There is no cost and waiting Period: 1 person in the couple must be a resident for 30 days - residency card is required.

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Requirements for obtaining a marriage license in The Turks and Caicos Islands:

Passport

Original Birth Certificate

Both parties must be in The Turks and Caicos Islands at the time of the application.

Persons wishing to be married in the Turks and Caicos Islands may do so after 72 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.

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.

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.

For church weddings Ministers may require proof of membership.

The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Turks and Caicos Islands.

For further information visit http://www.turksandcaicostourism.com/license-requirements.html