British Virgin Islands Marriage License Requirements

Planning a beach wedding to the British Virgin Islands? There is more of everything in The British Virgin Islands, with more beauty, more isolated beaches and more unsurpassed sailing. These islands are truly one of nature's little secrets.

British Virgin Islands Marriage License Laws:

• Apply for license at the Attorney General’s office in Tortola on the same day of arrival
• Waiting period is 3 days
• For weddings held in a local church, the wedding banns must be published on three consecutive Sundays or Saturdays prior to the ceremony in that church
• Consult with the manager or wedding coordinator at the resort you will be staying at to assist you with arrangements to secure your marriage license

$110 US (BVI postage stamps) for a Special License for those resident in the BVI for 3 days; $50 US (BVI postage stamps) for an Ordinary License for those resident in the BVI for 15 days or more.

Identification Needed for a British Virgin Islands Marriage License:

• Passport and date of arrival in the British Virgin Islands
• Proof of marital status
• Two witnesses to sign application form for license and to witness the ceremony

Good to know....

• The Tourism Offices can often help provide specific details about wedding planning in British Virgin Islands.
  
  BVI Tourist Board
  PO Box 134
  2nd Floor, Akara Bldg
  DeCastro St
  Road Town
  Tortola
  British Virgin Islands
  Tel: 284 494 3134
  Fax: 284 494 3866
  Email: bvitourb@surfbvi.com
  Web: www.bvitouristboard.com
• Registrars Offices
  
  Contact the registrar's office for specific rules regarding planning your beach wedding in U.S. Virgin Islands. They will also provide information regarding marriage licenses and marriage certificates.
  
  Administration Clerk,
  Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands
  PO Box 70, St Thomas
  USVI 00804
  
  Tel: 340 774 6680 ext. 6607
  
  Administration Clerk
  Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands
  PO Box 929, Christiansted,
  St Croix
  USVI 00821
  

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.