ID
Requirements:
Passport,
birth certificate, proof of single status. You
also need to present a letter that states both
of your occupations, marital status, ages at
your last birthdays, present addresses, and the
full names of your fathers.
The required documents must be in English and original. If documents need to be translated into English, they need to be notarized by your consulate. Bring photocopies of all the original documents you are showing when you apply for your marriage license.
Residency
Requirement:
Because the
processing of the marriage license takes from
2-3 days, we recommend that you need to be in
the Turks and Caicos Islands at least
seventy-two (72) hours before your wedding
ceremony.
NOTE:
There is no
waiting period after you receive your marriage
license.
Previous
Marriages:
If either of
you have been previously married, you will need
to present either an original or a notarized
copy of your divorce decree with a seal from the
Court Clerk.
If widowed, a copy of the death certificate of your previous spouse is needed.
Fees:
Tests:
Blood tests
are not required to get married in the Turks and
Caicos Islands.
Minimum Age:
If either of
you are under the age of 21, you will need to
supply the consent of one or both of your
parents or guardian. This can be done in the
form of a notarized affidavit. If you are under
sixteen years of age, you cannot marry in the
Turks and Caicos Islands.
Proxy Marriages:
No.Same Sex Marriages:
No.Wedding Certificate:
Your wedding certificate will be mailed to your home address within 2 to 3 weeks after your wedding.Contact Information:
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Main OfficePhone: 649-926-2800
