Getting Married in Turks and Caicos

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This is an exciting time for the two of you and the advise and assistance of the friendly people of the Turks and Caicos Islands will ensure that the most meaningful day of your life is a memorable one.

The pristine beaches, deserted cays, refreshing breezes and the happy friendly people of the Turks and Caicos Islands make up the perfect ‘destination weeding’.

If you have a specific date in mind for your wedding it is advisable to make a special request in writing to the Registrar prior to your arrival. There is a residency period of at least 48 hours before making an application to the Registrar General for a Turks and Caicos Marriage License. Please be aware that weddings can take place at any time after the marriage license application has been granted. Processing of license takes 2 to 3 days.

The application fee is $100.00, which must accompany the application, plus $20.00 for a registered copy of your marriage certificate.

The application for the Turks and Caicos Marriage License must be made by a Marriage Officer (usually a local minister, Justice of the Peace or Registrar). All ORIGINAL documents must be presented to the Turks and Caicos Registrar of Marriages by the person completing the forms.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for obtaining a marriage license in The Turks and Caicos Islands

• Passport
• Original Birth Certificate
• Both parties must be in The Turks and Caicos Islands at the time of the application.
• Proof of marital status - If single a sworn affidavit is required. If one of the parties is a divorcee, then a Divorce Decree is required, either the original or a notarized copy, sealed by a Court Clerk. In the case of a Widow/Widower a Death Certificate of the previous spouse is required. In the case of change of name by Deed Poll or Adoption, then proof is required.
• If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of a country other than the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths in that country and must accompany the application for the Marriage License.
• If under the age of 21, then consent of one or both parents or guardian, in the form of an affidavit stamped by the Notary Public.
• On arrival at the airport you will receive a white entry card. A copy is required – the copy will be notarized on island at a fee of $15.00.
• The marriage parties must not be within the prohibited degree of relationships to each other. Include a letter stating parties’ occupations, marital status, age as of last birthday, present address of residence and father’s full name.
• For church weddings most Ministers may require proof of membership.
• The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Turks and Caicos Islands.
• No blood test is necessary

. Note: Marriage Licences are issued at the office of the Registrar Grand Turk. This office is open to the public Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please be advised that any Passports or documentation written other than in English should be translated in advance and notarized by the applicable consulate.

Registrar Office
Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tel: 649-946-2800

This information may be subject to change. Please verify with a Turks and Caicos wedding official before planning your marriage in Turks and Caicos Islands.

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LICENSE REQUIREMENTS