What if I have misplaced or lost the marriage certificate can another be obtained?
A certified true copy of the marriage certificate may be obtained from the Registrar
What is required to register a marriage?
To register a marriage, the marriage officer is required to present the duplicate marriage register to the Registry.
What if the Marriage Officer did not file the marriage register?
To register a marriage, the marriage officer is required to present the duplicate marriage register to the Registry.
What do I need to provide to obtain a marriage certificate?
To obtain a certificate the applicant needs to provide the names of the parties and the date of the wedding together with the requisite fee. If there is missing information a search may be done at a cost.
What do I need to provide to obtain a marriage certificate?
Anyone can apply for a marriage certificate as it is a public register.
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. Fee required for correction.
Who can be parties to a marriage?
A man and a woman each over the age of 16 or if under 16. A person under the age of 18, however, is required to obtain consent
If the party is under 18 and requires consent which is not forthcoming what can be done?
If the parent or guardian whose consent is necessary is incapable of making decisions, or unreasonably withholds consent to the marriage of any person, either party to the intended marriage may refer the matter to a Judge of the Grand Court.
Is there a required notice period before a marriage can be solemnized?
The bann to be posted seven (7) days clear prior UNLESS a special licence is obtained from the Governor.
For how long is a special licence valid?
Governor’s special licence is valid for three months after issue. If licence has become invalid no person shall proceed to solemnize the marriage until a new licence has been granted.