Marriage License Requirements - Barbados

Planning a destination wedding in Barbados? Barbados has a wide range of accommodations, from elegant resorts to intimate guesthouses. Diverse sightseeing options feature a wide array of natural attractions, abundant sporting choices, world-class shopping and lively nightlife. With all this, and a temperate year-round climate of sunshine and warm breezes, it is clear how Barbados has remained the Caribbean's most re-visited destination.

Here are the requirements for being married in this beautiful Caribbean Island

Barbados Marriage License Laws:

• Application for a marriage licence must be made by both parties in person at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Post Office Building, Cheapside, Bridgetown.
• No waiting period
• Consult with the manager or wedding coordinator at the resort you are staying at to help you make arrangements to secure your marriage license

Barbados Marriage License Fee:

$75 US cash and $12.50 US Barbados postage stamps for the wedding plus $10 US for the marriage certificate.

Identification Required for a Barbados Marriage License:

• Proof of divorce or death certificate of spouse
• Copies of applicable marriage certificates
• Parents consent for parties under age 18 - 16 is the minimun age to marry in Barbados
• Letter from Marriage Officer
• Valid passports