Planning a destination wedding in Belize? Belize provides an assortment of fanciful wedding and honeymoon locales for the couple seeking a difference. Imagine exchanging your wedding vows in the arena of an ancient Mayan ceremonial site or in a lush tropical garden or barefoot on a private beach.
Here are the requirements for being married in this beautiful destination location.
Belize Marriage License Laws:
- Couples must reside in Belize three days. On the fourth day they can apply for the marriage license
- The marriage license must be signed by the Justice of the Peace and can be picked up one to two days after it has been approved - this usually takes about 1 week
- Consult with the manager of the resort you are staying at to help you make arrangements to secure your marriage license.
Belize Marriage License Fee:
$100 US - for the marriage license
Identification Needed for a Barbuda Marriage License:
- Valid passport or driver’s with date of entry stamp or original birth certificate with raised seal
- Proof of divorce or death certificate
- Two witnesses present at the ceremony
- Parental permission for parties under 18 years of age
Good to know.....
- Be aware that Belize has a much longer waiting time than other Caribbean locations.
- Forms can be obtained from two locations: General Registry, Supreme Court Building, Belize City and Attorney General Office, Belmopan.
- Registry Department
Treasury Lane
Belize City
Telephone: 011-501-227-7377
Fax: 011-501-227-0181
- The Tourism Offices can often help provide specific details about wedding planning in Belize.
New Central Bank Building, Level 2
Gabourel Lane
P.O. Box 325
Belize City,
Belize
Tel: 011-501-223-1913
Fax: 011-501-223-1943
Tollfree: 1-800-624-0686
Email: info@travelbelize.org
Website: http://www.travelbelize.org
Although this information is deemed to be correct - we recommend you should always confirm the marriage requirements of the country you are visiting before leaving on your trip.
