Weddings in bahamas - Legal Requirements

Documents required by The Holiday Place 12 weeks prior to departure are as follows:

Proof of identity: A copy of photo identification is required and valid passport. Identification document must have been issued by a Government Office in the country where the parties reside.

Arrival: The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in the Bahamas.

Single: A copy of declaration certifying single status and that you are free to marry.

Divorced: A copy of the original Decree Absolute stamped with the seal of the court where it was issued.

Widow(er): A copy of the original Marriage certificate and Death certificate of husband or wife.

Adoption: A copy of Original adoption certificate is required.

Name change: A copy of the deed Poll under which change has been done.

Application: For couples wishing to exchange vows on the weekend, wedding certificates must be obtained from the Commissioner’s office Monday-Friday, from 9:30am – 4:30pm.

Age Limit: All applicants should be 18 years or over. If under 18 parental consent, in writing, is required.

Residency: The waiting period on the island is 24 hours not including the day of arrival or any public holidays
Fees: The cost of a license is approximately $100.00.

All Original documents must be presented in the resort.