Jamaica - Register Private Weddings at Registrar General's Department (RGD)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. If you want to get a private marriage at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), you should go to the RGD office. Please view the RGD contact details through this link: - RGD contacts.
2. Contact any of the RGD offices in Jamaica to book an appointment for your private wedding and set a suitable date and time for the wedding.
3. Then prepare the required documents for the private wedding. Note that the Bride and groom are required be residing in Jamaica for a minimum of 24 hours before the marriage ceremony.
4. Submit your documents to the RDG office for verification and confirmation that the documents are complete as required.
5. Pay the wedding service fees at the RGD cashier and obtain the payment receipt.
6. On the wedding ceremony date, both the bride and the groom go to the RGD office and participate in the ceremony.
7. After the wedding, the RGD will prepare two marriage certificate within 3 to 4 working days and issue the certificates to you.

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Required Documents

• Certified copies of bride and groom's birth certificates.
• Valid identification for bride and groom (National ID, Passport, Driver's Licence, etc.).
• Document verifying the occupation of bride and groom.
• If either party was previously married, marriage certificate for previous marriage certified or final divorce papers or death certificate of the deceased spouse.
• The relevant fees.
• Minister’s Marriage Licence from the Ministry of Justice.

Office Locations & Contacts

Registrar General’s Department (RGD)
Address: Twickenham Park, St. Catherine
Telephone: 876-749-0550876-619-1260
Email: [email protected]
- Contact details

Eligibility

• Individuals who wish to get married at the RGD are eligible to apply provided the groom and the bride have resided in Jamaica for a minimum of 24 hours before the marriage ceremony.

Fees

• The service cost is $1,000.

Validity

• The private wedding ceremony is valid for the time scheduled.

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Processing Time

• The ceremony is performed within one day.

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Instructions

• You must bring two witnesses who are 18 years and older.
• Brides may choose to wear traditional white wedding gowns, complete with a veil and bouquet.
• Ceremonies are held Mondays to Thursdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Fridays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and by special appointment on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• All ceremonies are performed by a Civil Registrar or Marriage Officer.
•  Each couple is allowed eight guests, including two witnesses.

Required Information

• Name of Bride.
• Name of Groom.
• Parents details.
• Nationality.
• Declaration.
• Signature .

Need for the Document

• Obtaining a marriage certificate after a wedding ceremony proves that the marriage is legal and recognized by law.

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External Links

• - RGD

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