St. Vincent and The Grenadines

MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

The following rules and guidelines apply to getting married in St. Vincent & The Grenadines:

Couples must be in the state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for two (2) days before applying for a marriage license; therefore on the 3rd day.

Documents:

• Valid Passports
• Recent Birth Certificates (issued within last 6 months)
• Decree Absolute – If one or both parties are divorced
• Death Certificate – If widowed

The license is obtained through the Registrar’s Office in St. Vincent which is open Mondays through Fridays between 8:30am-3:00pm.

Couple must travel to St. Vincent for the license

Application forms are available at the Mustique Company Office

An official Marriage Officer, Priest or Minister registered in St. Vincent & The Grenadines must perform the marriage Ceremony.

Two (2) witnesses must be present at the marriage ceremony

Fee:

• Marriage License: US$185 obtainable 24 hours before the wedding from Ministry of Justice, or US$7.50 obtainable 7 days before the wedding from the Registry license

• US $5.52 Revenue stamp to be taken with application form to St. Vincent

• US $1.84 stamps for application form

For further information and assistance contact:

The Attorney General
Ministry of Justice
Granby Street
Kingstown,
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Tel: 784 457 1648 / 457 2807 / 456 1762
Fax: 784 457 2898