Country (cost) Tourism Board #
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Waiting Period
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Application and Documents Required
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Blood Test
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Anguilla ($284.00) 1-800-553-4939
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2 days
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. Passport or birth certificate and photo driver's license
. Proof of divorce or death certificate (of applicable)
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No
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Antigua & Barbua ($200.00) 1-212-541-4117
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1 day
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. Passport or birth certificate and photo driver's license
. Proof of divorce or death certificate (of applicable)
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No
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Aruba (n/a) 1-800-867-7882
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Call Tourist Board
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. Jewish - U.S. marriage certificate, verification of Judaism
from home Rabbi & petition to the Aruba Jewish Community . Christian - U.S. marriage certificate (Civil Law) . Roman Catholic - Marriage permit from home priest,
baptism certificate & official form stating neither was ever married in a church.
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No
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Bahamas ($40.00) 1-212-758-2777
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15 days*
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. Declaration certifying both are unmarried U.S. citizens sworn before
a U.S. Consul at the American Embassy, Nassau, or marriage license obtained from Commissioner's Office for weddings on any Bahamas' island outside of New Providence
. Both parties must apply in person for the marriage license . Proof of arrival in the Bahamas . Passport or birth certificate & photo ID
. Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable . Parental consent for parties under 18 years of age * Waiting Period can be waived at the discretion of the Registrar General with good cause
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No
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Barbados ($100 and $25 in Barbados Postage) 1-800-221-9831
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None
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. Passport of original/certified copies of birth certificate
and airline tickets . Proof of divorce (in English) or death certificate, if applicable . Letter from authorized officiant who will perform service must be
presented when filing marriage application - available from the Ministry of Home Affairs . The Catholic Church has additional requirements and fees,
contact the Bishop of Bridgetown for information
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No
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Bonaire ($150.00) 1-800-826-6247
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1 week
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(Either bride or groom)
. Write, at least 2 months in advance, to the Governor of Bonaire, asking form permission to marry on the Island. Send the following with the letter: 3 passport photos of the bride
and groom copies of passports proof of good conduct and proof of eligibility to marry (i.e. divorce papers, death certificate, proof of single status)
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No
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British Virgin Islands ($110.00 in BVI Postage)
1-800-835-8530
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3 days
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. Passport or birth certificate and photo driver's license
. Proof of divorce or death certificate (of applicable)
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No
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Cayman Islands 1-800-346-3313
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None
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. Proof of entry
. Proof of divorce or death certificate (of applicable) . Letter from authorized officiating Marriage Officer
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No
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Curacao ($167.00) 1-800-270-3350
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see note*
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. Birth certificate and passport
. Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable . Proof both are eligible for marriage * 2 days residency, 14 days for license
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No
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Dominican Republic ($20.00) 1-212-588-1012
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None
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. U.S. citizens are required to write the American Consulate
in Santo Domingo, in advance of intended wedding date, requesting permission to marry (civil ceremony) . Birth certificate
. Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable . Parties must be at least 18 years of age
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No
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French West Indies . Guadeloupe . St. Barts
. St. Martin (no fee) 1-800-391-4909 1-800-869-8184
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30 days
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. Birth certificate (copy with raised seal)
. Certificate of good conduct (including certificate of single standing) . Residency Card . Medical certificate issued within 3 months of the event
. French translation of English language documents . A "Bulletin de Marriage" and Livret de Famille are delivered at ceremony
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Yes
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Grenada ($15.00) 1-800-927-9554
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see note*
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. Passports & birth certificates of both parties
. Deed Poll if either party had a name change . Proof of divorce or death certificate , if applicable (Processing of marriage application may take longer than
2 days if either party is divorced) . Proof of single status - letter from lawyer stating they have the legal right to get married
. Affidavit or parental consent if either party is under 21 . All documents must be submitted in English * 3 business days residency, 2 days to process application
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No
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Jamaica (200 Jamaica dollars, about $10.00) 1-800-233-4582
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1 day
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. Certified copy of birth certificate which includes father's
name . Proof of divorce or certified copy of death certificate, if applicable . Documented parental consent if either party is under 21
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No
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Mexico ($200) 1-800-446-3942
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2 days
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. Passport and birth certificate.
. A copy of tourist card or visa. . Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable. . Citizens under 18 years of age need parent or guardians consent.
If parents cannot attend ceremony, must grant power of attorney to someone to attend ceremony. . Names, addresses, ages, nationalities & tourist card numbers of
4 witnesses. (Note: some cities require Mexican witnesses.) These requirements vary by state.
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Yes
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Puerto Rica ($2.00 stamp fee for certified copy
of license) 1-212-599-6262
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None
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. ID card or passport . Original birth certificate
. Original divorce decree or death certificate, if applicable . Health certificate from a resident practitioner in P.R. * BLOOD TEST: VDRL test at least 10 days prior
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Yes*
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St. Eustatius ($20 from census office, or $60 from
outside courthouse) 1-212-682-0435
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2 weeks
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. Birth certificates . Proof of single statues
. Divorce Papers or death certificate, if applicable . Residence permit from the Immigration Department . Passport Photos
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No
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St. Kitts & Nevis ($80.00) 1-212-535-1234
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2 working days
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. Birth certificates or passports
. Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable . If Catholic priest will perform ceremony, letter from home priest stating couple is unmarried is required
. If Anglican, or other priest will perform ceremony, letter stating couple is known and unmarried is required
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No
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St. Lucia ($200.00) 1-800-456-3984
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see note*
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. Change of name documents
. Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable . Affidavit of one of the parties . Birth certificate or passport * 2 days residency, 2 days for license
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No
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St. Maarten (Dutch) ($51-155.00) 1-800-786-2278
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see note*
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. Non residence: special permission must be obtained from the
Lt. Governor; a written request must be sent to the office at least 2 months prior to the intended wedding date . Birth certificate, passport and airline tickets
. Documented parental consent for persons under age 21 . Proof of divorce or death certificate . All documents must be in Dutch or translated into Dutch by an
official sworn translator and notarized * 10 days to register at Office of Civil Registry
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No
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St. Vincent & The Grenadines ($10.00 ) 1-800-729-1726
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3 days
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. Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable
. Birth certificate or passport . Governor General's license through the Ministry of Justice and Information, or an ordinary license through the Registrar
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No
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Trinidad & Tobago ($100.00 in stamps) 1-800-595-1868
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see note*
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. A special President's License application can be made to forego
the normal 16 day waiting period by submitting Letter to the Registrar General indicating why couple need President's License after 7 day residence established
. Proof of entry and intended exit, i.e. airline tickets . Passports or driver's license . Proof of single status * 7 days with President's License (days are counted from the day after arrival)
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No
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Turks & Caicos ($50.00) 1-800-548-8462
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2-3 days
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. Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable
. Birth certificate of passport . Most churches require proof of membership
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No
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U.S. Virgin Islands ($50.00) 1-212-332-2222
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see note*
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. Send a letter requesting a marriage license to the Territorial court
of the USVI in St. Thomas. Upon return receipt of the notarized application, an 8 day waiting period begins . Letter accompanying Application for Marriage must state date of
visit, length of stay, and preference of date if having ceremony performed by a Judge (so an appointment can be made).
. Proof of divorce or death certificate, if applicable, must be supplied * 8 days (from receipt of notarized application;
couple need not be on the island)
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No
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