1. To apply for a President's License, couples must submit an application to the Registrar General's Department.
2. Applicants must submit their application in person. They will be required to present these following documents:
   1. Valid proof of identity
   2. Original divorce absolute or death certificate of previous spouse and certified translation thereto, if applicable.
   3. Letter explaining why such a Licence is required.
3. Pay the application fee.

• Valid ID of both parties.
• Original divorce absolute or death certificate of previous spouse and certified translation thereto, if applicable.
• Letter explaining why such a Licence is required.

Registrar General's Department

Head Office
Registration House, 72-74 South Quay, Port of Spain
Tel: (868) 624-1660
(868) 625-9971

San Fernando
9 Leotaud Street
Tel: (868) 653-4858
(868) 657-7619
Fax:(868) 653-5407

Arima
Pennywise Building (2nd Floor),
10-10A Devenish Street
Tel/Fax:(868) 667-1700

Tobago
Caroline Building No.2
No. 11 Hamilton Street
Scarborough
Tel: (868( 639-3210
(868) 639-1330
Fax:(868) 639-2628

Point Fortin
Cor. Neverson & George Streets
Canaan Road
Tel: (868) 648 6715

• Both parties must be resident in Trinidad and Tobago for seven (7) days prior to the date of application.
• Both parties must appear before Marriage Clerk.

Application fee: $100.00

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• Port of Spain: Approximately 3 days.
• Tobago : Approximately 7 days.

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A President's License waives the requirement for couples getting married to post marriage banns.

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