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MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
What do we need to get married in the Bahamas?
The requirements for getting married can vary depending on the country. In this section, we will simplify the process and put your nerves at ease by giving you all the requirements so that everything runs smoothly.
Bahamian Marriage licenses are required for official marriages
Both parties must be present in The Bahamas at the time of the application
Persons wishing to be married in The Bahamas may apply for a marriage license after one day. That is to say, if a person arrives in The Bahamas on Monday they may come into the Registrar General’s Office on Tuesday to obtain their Marriage License.
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If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced. If either party is widowed, a certified death certificate must be produced.
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If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of a country other than the U.S.A, a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a Notary Public or other persons authorized to administer oaths in The Bahamas must accompany the application for the Marriage License.
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The parties must produce some form of identification that has a photograph attached e.g. passport or driver's license and a birth certificate
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The parties must also bring along their Immigration Cards which will be given them upon arrival in the Bahamas for licensing.
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Persons wishing to be married in The Bahamas may apply for a marriage license after one day. That is to say, if a person arrives in The Bahamas on Monday they may come into the Registrar General’s Office on Tuesday to obtain their Marriage License.
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No blood test is necessary.