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Both parties must be in the Bahamas at the time of the application.
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Both parties must have resided in the Bahamas for not less than one day prior to the date of the application.
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If either part is a minor (a person under 18 years of age), parental consent is required.
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If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a court certified copy (with a raised seal) must be produced. For European residents, the original decree or a certified copy (with a raised seal) must be produced in the native language along with a translated certified or notarized copy in English.
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If either party is widowed, an original or certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased spouse must be produced.
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If either party is unmarried a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oats in the Bahamas and such declaration must accompany the application for the Marriage Licence.
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The parties must produce a valid passport for identification.
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The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in the Bahamas (i.e. immigration card, which you receive when you enter the Bahamas).
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No blood test is necessary.
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The fee for a marriage licence is $100.00
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NOTE:
Marriage licences are issued at the office of the Registrar General located in Nassau. This office is opened to the public Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:30am and 4:00pm. The office is closed on weekends and Bahamian public holidays). |
