| Wedding Regulations: How to Get
Married in the Cayman Islands... |
Obtaining a Marriage License:
To expedite the process while on the island, you should begin the
paperwork process before their trip. Couples should write for a copy
of the free brochure "Getting Married in the Cayman Islands" from
Government Information Services, Cricket Square, George Town, Grand
Cayman, 345.949.8092, fax 345.949.5936.
Couples must arrange for the presence of a Cayman Islands Marriage
Officer to perform the ceremony. This step must be accomplished
before applying for the marriage license. Before the trip, couples
can obtain a list of officers from the Deputy Chief Secretary’s
office, 345.949.7900 or 345.914.2222.
Required Documents: 
You will need to bring proper documentation, including a passport or
birth certificate to prove citizenship and age (the minimum legal
age for getting married without parental consent is 18). An
immigration slip or documentation for cruise ship passengers is
required. Proof of marital status must also be provided for those
previously married either in the form of a legal divorce decree or a
death certificate if the spouse has died. You may not submit
photocopies.
Travelers will need a special license for non-resident couples
granted by the Governor. The application for the license is obtained
from the Deputy Chief Secretary’s Office, 3rd Floor, Government
Administration Building, George Town, Grand Cayman or by calling
345.949.7900.
Witnesses:
Two witnesses are required.
Cost:
The cost of the license is CI$150 plus a CI$10 stamp duty or US$200.
Stamps can be purchased from any Cayman post office between 8:30
a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or from the Deputy Chief
Secretary’s office.
Note:
bahamasgateway.net provides the above information for guidance
purposes only. Couples should verify all information with the
consulate from their respective countries and with the local offices
before making any plans.
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