Bahamas Marriage License Information

1. Both parties must be in The Bahamas at the time of the application.

2. You must be in the Bahamas for 24 hours before you can apply for your marriage license. The licensing office is closed on weekends and Bahamian Holidays so couples wishing to be married on the weekend must arrive in the Bahamas no later than the Thursday before their wedding if they are to meet the "24-hour residency requirement".

3. Residency is still 24 hours; however processing for marriage license is 2 business days prior to your wedding.

4. No blood test is necessary.

5. If you have never been married before, Affidavits of Marital Status will be required. Affidavit will be arranged by your consultant as it has to be prepared by a Bahamian attorney or notary public.

6. If you have been divorced or widowed, original or court-certified divorce papers or death certificate must be presented in order for you to get your license. Divorce papers and death certificates are kept by the licensing office and are not returned.

7. Each party will need Passport and or driver's license along with birth certificate