Requirements for Getting Married on Nevis

1. Both parties must reside in the country for two full working days before the ceremony.
2. Both parties must have either a valid passport or birth certificate with photo identification.
3. If either is divorced, a Decree Absolute must be presented. If documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by a notarized translation.
4. If either party is a widow or widower, they must have a copy of the death certificate of the deceased spouse.
5. If applicants have never been married, an affidavit is required which can be obtained from a Notary Public in their own country or in Nevis at a cost of EC $50 or US $20
6. If an Anglican or other minister of religion is to perform the ceremony, a letter must come from the couple’s resident minister verifying that they are known and unmarried.
7. If the ceremony is to be performed by a Catholic priest, it must take place in a Catholic Church, and a letter must come from the couple’s resident priest verifying that they are known and unmarried and have received the necessary instructions.
   

Marriage licenses are obtained through the Legal Department, Administration Building, Charlestown, Nevis. The cost is EC $200 or US $80. Call (869) 469-2521 for more information.

Applications forms must be completed in the presence of a Justice of the Peace in Nevis.

For more information regarding weddings, honeymoons and the hotels, plantation inns, activities and events on the island of Nevis, please contact the Nevis Tourism Authority at their toll-free number (866) 55-NEVIS or check out the website at www.nevisisland.com.

Note: Lovetripper.com provides the above information for guidance purposes only. Couples should verify all information with the consulate from their respective countries and with the offices in Nevis before making any plans.