Obtaining a marriage license: Your first step in obtaining an application for a marriage license is to stop at the Ministry of Home Affairs office. Bring along the following documentation in English or with a certified translation:
Waiting Period:
There’s no waiting period—just say "I do!" Cost: The price
of a wedding license is about US$75 or $150 Barbados dollars as
well as a US$12.50 stamp. Church Weddings:
To have a Roman Catholic wedding on island, couples must show
proof of a pre-marital interview with signatures by the couple
and the home parish priest, a Statement of Freedom to Marry signed
by the home parish priest. Couples must also present certified
copies (ones signed, dated, and stamped by the home parish official)
of baptismal certificates issued within the past six months indicating
freedom to marry. In addition, couples
must present a certificate proving participation in a marriage
certification program, permission to marry or dispensation from
disparity of cult issued by the Bishop of the Catholic party if
one member of the couple is Catholic, record of confirmation,
copies of applicable declarations of nullity or death certificates
of previous marriages ending with spouse’s death, and testimonial
letters from the couple’s archdiocese. These documents should
be send by your home bishop to the bishop of Bridgetown, St. Patrick’s
Presbytery, P.O. Box 1223, Jemmott’s Lane, Bridgetown, West
Indies (246.426.3510). There is an additional fee ($) for use
of the church as well as a modest fee if you would like the music
of an organist. For more information: For a list of wedding planners, see the Barbados Tourism Office official website, www.barbados.org. Related
Pages: 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 local offices before making any plans. |
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