Marriage License Requirements - St. Kitts & Nevis

Planning a destination wedding to St. Kitts and Nevis? St. Kitts is an intoxicating blend of sunlight, sea, air and fantastically abundant vegetation. At the center stands the spectacular, cloud-fringed peak of Mount Liamuiga , a dormant volcano covered by a dense tropical forest.

St. Kitts Marriage License Laws:

• Passport required by all citizens except for US and Canadian citizens who can provide a birth certificate or certificate of citizenship with a photo ID.
• Return or onward ticket is required by all visitors.
• Some citizens require Visa's.

$80 US for a marriage license; if parties have been residing in the country for at least 15 days the cost is $20 US
There are charges that need to be paid to the notary public and marriage officer which vary from person to person.

Identification Needed for St. Kitts Marriage License:

• Valid Passports or birth certificates and state issued photo ID
• Divorced individuals must present a decree absolute
• Death certificate if applicable

Good to know....

• Couples must be in the country for two full working days (M-F) before the ceremony
• Need special form from Legal Department signed by the Justice of Peace

The Tourism Offices can often help provide specific details about wedding planning in St Kitts and Nevis.

St Kitts Tourism Authority
Pelican Mall, Bay Road
PO Box 132
Basseterre
St Kitts and Nevis

Tel: 869 465 4040
Fax: 869 465 8794

Email: info@stkitts-tourism.com
Web: www.nevisisland.com and www.stkitts-tourism.com

Although this information is deemed to be correct - we recommend you should always confirm the marriage requirements of the country you are visiting before leaving on your trip.