Barbados - Obtain a Marriage Certificate

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Procedure

1. Visit the Registration Department, New Supreme Court Complex, Whitepark Road, St. Michael.
2. Obtain an application form. To download a marriage certificate application form, click on this link: http://www.lawcourts.gov.bb/Documents/Application%20for%20Marriage%20Certificate.pdf.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Mail the application to the Registration Department and accompany it by a Money Order for the processing fee.
5. Money Orders should be made out to the Registrar of the Supreme Court. Persons opting for this method of application should also enclose a self-addressed envelope with sufficient return postage.
6. Applications must be completed in full and should be mailed to:
   The Registrar of the Supreme Court
   Registration Department,
   New Supreme Court Complex,
   Whitepark Road
   St. Michael.
   BARBADOS.

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

The Registrar of the Supreme Court of Barbados
Registration Department
Coleridge Street
Bridgetown
Barbados, W.I.
Telephone: +1 (246)-426-3461
Fax: +1 (246)-426-2405

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade
1 Culloden Road,
St.Michael
Barbados, W.I.
BB14018
Telephone: (246) 431-2200
Fax: (246) 429-6652 / (246) 228-0838

Eligibility

• Married couple
• Any person who wishes to obtain a marriage certificate. Any person related to the owner of the marriage certificate.

Fees

Applications are processed for a fee of BDS$10.00 for nationals and BDS$20.00 for non-nationals. In cases where the relevant authorities of a foreign government require an apostil to be affixed to the certificate as proof of authenticity, you will be charged an additional fee of BDS$50.00.

Validity

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Documents to Use

Application for Marriage Certificate:

• http://www.lawcourts.gov.bb/Documents/Application%20for%20Marriage%20Certificate.pdf

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Instructions

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Required Information

Applicant's Details

• name
• address
• national registration number
• signature

Details of Marriage Certificate Required

• full names of husband and wife
• date of marriage
• place of marriage
• national registration numbers of husband and wife

Need for the Document

A marriage certificate is an official statement that two people are married. In some jurisdictions, a marriage certificate is the official record that two people have undertaken a marriage ceremony. This includes jurisdictions where marriage licenses do not exist.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Application for Marriage Certificate: http://www.foreign.gov.bb/pageselect.cfm?page=110

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