Getting Married in Barbados
It is
very easy to get married in
Barbados, as there is no waiting
period or minimum length of stay
required. Application for a marriage
license must be made in person, by
both parties, at the Ministry of
Home Affairs with the relevant
documents to present to the officer.
This is located in Bridgetown,
approximately a 30-minute drive from
the hotel.
Documents Required:
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Valid passports or the original
or certified copies of the
applicant's birth
certificates.
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If either party was previously
married and widowed, a certified
copy of the Marriage
Certificate, and Death
Certificate in respect of the
deceased spouse.
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If either party was divorced, an
original Decree Absolute or a
certified copy of the Final
Judgment, not the
Decree Nisi.
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For Jewish weddings, the couple
must bring their own Rabbi, as
there are none on the
island.
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All documents not in English
must be accompanied by a
certified translation.
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If neither party is a citizen or
resident of Barbados - US$75.00
cash and a local BDS$25.00
stamp. (included in hotel's
wedding package)
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Arrangements should be made with
a local Minister of Religion or
a Magistrate prior to the
completion of an application
form for a license. (included in
hotel's wedding package)
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A marriage can be solemnized
immediately after the issue of
the license.