Bahamas - Marriage Officer Licence

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Introduction

Following are Marriage Officers by virtue of their appointment: The Registrar General, the Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Family Island Administrators or Commissioners, and Supreme Court Magistrates.

Other persons wishing to become marriage officers are required to obtain a marriage officer’s licence. This procedure provides you information about how to obtain the said licence.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• have a theology degree.
• be a pastor, assistant pastor or an associate pastor of a church.
• be a Bahamian.
• be 18 years or older.

Notes:

• Applicants possessing a theology degree are automatically recommended for appointment if they meet the other qualifications. As of the moment, only two officers per church are granted licences.
• Applicants not having a theology degree will be required to study a “handout” based on the Marriage Act, write an examination and attain a score of at least 60%.

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Procedure

1. Complete an application form: A link is provided under 'Documents to Use' section which you can use to download the form.
2. Submit required documents: Submit the completed form along with supporting documents to the Marriage Registry of the Registrar General’s Department.
3. Approval of your application: In two to three days, the Registrar General’s Office will contact you about your application and the issuance of your licence.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form.
• A valid picture ID.
• Two passport sized photos.

Fees

No application fee.

Validity

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Documents to Use

Application for a Marriage Officer's Licence

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Office Locations & Contacts

Registrar General’s Department
Marriages Section
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street
P.O. Box N 532
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas

Tel: (242) 397-9179/9113
Fax:(242) 322-5553

Email: Regbirth@bahamas.gov.bs
Email: RegistrarGeneral@bahamas.gov.bs

Opening Hours:
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays.

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External Links

The Government of The Bahamas

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