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The Turks & Caicos Islands are the ideal place for weddings and honeymoon. The pristine beaches, intimate cays, refreshing breezes, starlit nights, and friendly atmosphere make this holiday destination perfect for matrimonial bliss.
Weddings here are celebrations, church bells ringing and champagne on ice, decorated vehicles honking horns, music and dancing amongst happy faces and greetings from everyone.
Weddings are also small and intimate, in a garden or tropical foliage where singing is done by the variety of birds, or in sail boat on our tranquil turquoise waters along the shores with a view of the beaches and rolling hills and the breakers on the barrier reef.
Documents Required
Original documentations to be produced in person are:
Passport
Original Birth Certificate
Proof of Status - If single a sworn affidavit is required.
If one of the parties is a divorcee, then proof of Decree Absolute is required, either the original or a notarized copy, sealed by the Clerk of the Court.
In the case of a Widow/Widower the Death Certificate of the previous spouse is required.
If change of name by Deed Poll or Adoption then proof is required.
If under the age of 21 years then evidence is required as consent of one or both partner or guardian, in the form of an affidavit stamped by the Notary Public.
The parties must not be within the prohibited degree of relationships to each other.
Letter stating both parties occupations, marital status, age as of last birthday, present address of residence and fathers full name.
For church weddings most Ministers require proof of membership.
The marriage must be solemnized by a registrar of Marriage Officer (usually the Registrar General for Special Licenses) who is entitled to payment of reasonable traveling expenses if the marriage takes place other than at his usual place of business.
Please be advised that any Passports or documentation written other than in English should be translated in advance and notarized by the applicable consulate.
$50.00 License fee
Must be on the island for 24hrs to establish residency.
Processing of license takes 2-3 days.
Religious Institutions on the islands
Anglican 649-946-2289
Methodists 649-946-2115
Baptist 649-946-2295
Roman Catholic 946-941-5136
Faith Tabernacle 649-946-4214
Seven Day Adventist 649-946-2065
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