Is a Marriage Officer able to perform the formalization of a civil partnership?
A marriage officer is not authorized to formalize a civil partnership unless the person is also appointed as a Civil Registrar or a civil partnership officer.
If an error was made by the Marriage Officer on the register how can it be corrected?
The Marriage officer is required to visit the Registry to make the correction. A fee is required for correction. The certificate previously issued is VOIDED and any copies held is deemed invalid.
Who can apply to be a marriage officer?
Ministers of religious denominations whether acting for one congregation or having the local superintendence of several congregations may apply to be appointed Marriage Officers for the Islands, but the Governor may refuse to appoint any such minister if he thinks him unfit.
How does one become a Marriage Officer?
Applications by ministers of religion for appointment as Marriage Officers are to be made in writing to the Registrar General.
If a Marriage Officer ceases to act as such what is required?
If the Marriage Officer ceases so to act, he is required to notify the fact to the Registrar General. His resignation is to be published in the Gazette and will take effect from the date of publication.
If a marriage is contrary to the religion of a minister of religion who is a marriage officer can he refuse to conduct the marriage?
Yes. A minister of religion who is a Marriage Officer is not required to act as a Marriage Officer with respect to any marriage which is contrary to the rules of the religious denomination to which he belongs.