Weddings

Legal Requirements

Having your dream wedding in the Bahamas can be the most perfect way to begin your new life together. To ensure your special day goes off without a hitch, please keep in mind the following legal requirements:

• Bahamian law requires that a couple must reside in the Bahamas for 24 hours prior to applying for an application for a Bahamian marriage license. The license is then valid for 90 days. To find out more about applying for a marriage license in the Bahamas, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
• Both parties must be in The Commonwealth of the Bahamas at the time of application.
• If you are a minor under 18 years of age, you must have written parental consent. Consent forms can be obtained from the Registrar General’s office.
• If you are divorced, you must produce an original final divorce decree or a certified copy with a raised or color seal.
• If you are widowed, you must produce a death certificate for the deceased spouse.
• If you are a U.S. citizen or resident that has never been married, you must complete a sworn declaration before a Bahamian Notary Public or a U.S. Consul at the American Embassy in Nassau for a fee of $55. Please note, the U.S. Embassy is closed on American and Bahamian holidays* (see below).
• If you are an unmarried citizen or resident of a country other than the United States, you must furnish a sworn declaration before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths in your country and this document must accompany the marriage license application. A declaration may also be obtained at a Notary Public in Nassau.
• You must provide a government issued photo identification from your country of residence; i.e. a passport.
• No blood test is necessary.
• You must provide evidence of your arrival date to The Bahamas, such as an airline ticket or immigration card.
• The fee for a marriage license is $120 (includes one certified copy of the marriage certificate)

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