Jamaica's Marriage License Requirements-

Planning a destination wedding to Jamaica? For travellers in search of a rich cultural experience in a setting of extraordinary beauty, Jamaica presents a fascinating diversity of options. The third largest of the Caribbean islands, Jamaica has championship golf courses, famous beaches, and great diving spots. Negril 's Seven Mile Beach is considered one of the Caribbean's most fabulous beaches.

Jamaicain Marriage License Laws:

Visitors can be married just 24 hour after arriving in Jamaica providing prior application has been made for a marriage license.To apply for your marriage license, call the Ministry of National Security at 1-876-906-4908 or visit the Ministry of National Security.

The cost of a license is four thousand Jamaican dollars (approximately US$75-US$80).

Identification Needed for a Jamaicain Marriage License:

• Proof of citizenship - certified copy of birth certificate, which includes father's name.
• Parent's written consent if under 18 years of age.
• Proof of divorce if applicable (original certificate of divorce).
• Certified copy of death certificate for widow or widower.
• Italian nationals celebrating their wedding in Jamaica must notify their embassy and a certified copy of their marriage certificate forwarded to their embassy to be legalized and translated.
• French Canadians need a notarised translated copy of all documents and a photocopy of the original French documents.

Good to know....

• There are non-denominational Marriage Officers who can officiate either at their offices, in their homes or at a place chosen by the couple, and are able to provide witnesses. Marriage Officers charge anywhere from US$50 – US$250.
• The Tourism Offices can often help provide specific details about wedding planning in Jamaica.
  Jamaica Tourist Board
  64 Knutsford Boulevard
  Kingston
  Jamaica
  Tel: 876 929 9200
  Fax: 876 929 9375
  Email: info@visitjamaica.com
  Web: www.visitjamaica.com
• Registrars Offices - The registrar's office should be contacted for specific rules regarding planning your destination or beach wedding in Jamaica. They will also provide information regarding marriage licenses and marriage certificates.
  
  The Ministry of National Security
  Mutual Life Building
  2 Oxford Road,
  Kingston 5
  Jamaica
  Tel: 876 906 4908
  Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Friday from 9:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M.
  

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.