Bahamas Marriage License Requirements

Bahamas Marriage License Laws:

• 24 hour waiting period
• Declarations certifying both parties are unmarried U.S. citizens sworn before a U.S. Consul at the American Embassy in Nassau or a Bahamas notary public at a cost of US $30 each
• Both parties must apply in person
  
• If you are staying at a resort, consult with the manager or wedding coordinator to help you make arrangements to secure your marriage license

Bahamas Marriage License Fee:

$100 US for the marriage license application and $25 US for the marriage certificate.

Identification Required for a Bahamas Marriage License:

• Passport or birth certificate and photo ID
• Proof of divorce or death certificate of spouse
• Parents consent for parties under age 18
• Two witnesses must be present
• Proof of arrival in the Bahamas

Special requirements apply for Catholic marriages:

Couples seeking a Catholic marriage must give three to six months advance notice, participate in a pre-cana course and submit baptismal certificate, confirmation papers and affidavits that they are free to marry each other.

Good to know....

• No blood test is required
• The Tourism Offices can often help provide specific details about wedding planning in Bahamas.
  
  Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
  PO Box N-3701
  Nassau
  New Providence
  Bahamas
  Tel: 242 302 2000 or 1 800 BAHAMAS
  Fax: 242 322 0945
  Email: info@bahamas.com
  Web: www.bahamas.com