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Imagine your wedding on a tropical island…
Celebrating the most special day in your life in
this tropical paradise with its natural beauty and friendly people will ensure your wedding is a carefree and memorable experience.
To make choosing easier we have created a weddings section for each of the resorts listed on our site with package information, descriptions, photos,
rates and much more.
Each resort offers a basic wedding package but they are happy to add any auditional requests to make your celebration special. All of our resorts will host your
wedding.
To make booking your wedding accommodations even easier, your guests can contact us separately to book their hotel so that you can concentrate on what's most
important... Your Wedding!
Requirements for obtaining a Marriage Licence in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas:
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE
The couple must be in The Bahamas at the time of application for the marriage license.
RESIDENCY PERIOD
Couples may apply a day after their arrival and can be married once they receive their approved license the day after application.
DIVORCED
If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced.
Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarised copy of the final decree must be produced.
WIDOWED
If either party is widowed, the original death certificate, or certified copy, must be produced.
Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarised copy of the death certificate must be produced.
SINGLE PERSONS
If either party is single and never been married before, a declaration certifying this fact must be
sworn before a notary public or other person authorised to administer oaths in the country of residence.
This document must accompany the application for the marriage license.
This declaration can also be obtained in The Bahamas from an attorney-at-law or notary public.
MINORS
Minors (under 18 years) may be married with both parents' consent.
Consent forms for minors are available at the Registrar General's office.
MARRYING IN THE OUT ISLANDS
Persons desirous of being married in the Out Islands (any island outside of New Providence
and Grand Bahama) can obtain a Marriage Licence at the Administrator's Office on that island.
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 in your passport will suffice.
BLOOD TEST
No blood test is necessary.
FEES
The fee for the license is $100; certified copies of a marriage certificate are $20.
Note: Marriage Licenses are issued at the office of the Registrar General in Nassau.
This office is open to the public Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Address: 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
" It is recommended that the couple get a Certified copy of their marriage certificate from
the Registrar Generals office before they leave the island. This can be mailed if time is a
problem but it takes a while and lots of times has to be sent a few times in order for the couple
to actually receive it. This is what they need for the bride to change their name and for other
legal documents when they get home so it's better to get a copy or two leaving the island.
Cost for this is $20 per copy."
The Weddings and Honeymoon Unit of the Ministry of Tourism offers services to assist you in
organizing your own ceremony or, by acting as a facilitator between you and on-island wedding
consultants, help you to plan any type of wedding.
For further information, call 1-888-NUPTIAL (1-888-687-8425) or the Weddings
and Honeymoon Unit directly at 1-242-356-0435/7/8. You can also e-mail an officer at:
romance@bahamas.com. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For consultation, you may contact the Bahamas Bridal Association at 1-242-380-8161,
or email at: info@bahamas-bridal-association.com.
