Requirements For Getting Married In Jamaica

So you’re planning an Island Get-away for your nuptials? 
That’s great! You have made a good choice but let’s not forget about the most important part of. Yep, providing relevant information and your documents…Below you will find all that you need to provide for that most wonderful day. Cheers!

Unlike many countries, Jamaica does not expect you take a blood test before getting married.

All documents must be notarized before sending

  • Photo ID of Bride and Groom (Passport or Driver’s License)

  • Occupation for both Bride and Groom

  • Birth Certificates of Bride and Groom which includes the Father’s name or information substantiating same

  • Divorce Decree or Death Certificates

  • Marriage License (paid separately and must be obtained prior to wedding, this is valid for three months)

  • Arrival on the Island at least 24hrs prior to your ceremony

  • Written consent with proof of identity from both parents if under 18 years old

French Canadians need a notarized translated copy of all documents and a photocopy of the original French documents

Italian nationals celebrating their wedding in Jamaica must notify their embassy and a certified copy of their marriage certificate forwarded to their embassy to be legalized and translated

Very important to note: If your documents are in any other language other than English, it will need to be translated and notarized before sending it with the original language

Very important: Your country may require that in order for your marriage certificate to be accepted, the document must be legalized. In such cases, please contact the Embassy which represents your Government in Jamaica to have this done. The Hotel or Marriage Officer can assist you in this regard. If your country does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Jamaica, please find out from the Ministry of Foreign (External) Affairs of your country how you can get your certificate legalized.
Only after being legalized by your Embassy or Consulate is the marriage process in Jamaica complete and your marriage will be recognized as a legal union in your country of origin.

Requirements For Getting Married In The US

There are many beautiful and picturesque locations in the US that you can choose to exchange your nuptials but there are also key elements that needs special attention which cannot be forgotten because of the excitement of your big day and that's why you have us.

  • Photo ID of Bride & Groom (Passport, State issued ID Card or Driver’s License)

  • Military ID

  • Alien Registration Card

  • Social Security Number

  • Birth Certificate of Bride and Groom

  • Divorce Decree or Death Certificate if applicable

  • Proof of Citizenship or Residence

  • Proof of parental consent and/or court consent if underage

  • Marriage License valid for 60 days and can be obtained in the state that you’re getting married

    United States Marriage Laws

    The Marriage License requirements for applicants to marry vary from state to state. Although there are differences between the requirements in the various states, a marriage between two spouses performed in one state must be recognized by every other state under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution.