Bahamas - Apply for Marriage License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Marriage License, the applicant has to approach the Marriages Section Registrar General’s Department link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of BS$100.00
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed successfully, the applicant will get the license or permit by visiting the office.
11. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook etc)
• Valid passports or government-issued identification
• Proof of marital status
• Parental consent (if applicable)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Finance
Marriages Section
Registrar General’s Department
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. [email protected]
Email. [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Anyone wanting to get married in The Bahamas is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of BS$100.00

Validity

• The Marriage Licence is good for 90 days or three months.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Age
• Address
• Details of professional experience
• Details of financial information
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A marriage license in the Bahamas is an official document issued by the government that grants legal recognition to a marriage. It is a legal requirement for couples who wish to marry in the Bahamas and serves as evidence of their marriage.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The marriage license is obtained from the Registrar General's Office, which is responsible for recording and registering marriages in the Bahamas. It is typically valid for a specific period, usually 90 days, from the date of issuance.