Tobago Marriage Requirements

Registrar General’s Office

Weddings and Honeymoons: Wedding Guidelines
The recently amended Marriage Act (1996) now makes it easier for couples to get married in Trinidad and Tobago. As soon as 3 days after their arrival. Here’s what you need to know.

Requirements for a Special Marriage License
Both parties must be non-residents of Trinidad and Tobago
Three days’ residence in the country must be established (calculated from the day after the date of arrival)
The following documents must be produced:

Proof of residence – passport and airline tickets
Identification of applicants – passport
If divorced, original or notarized copy of degree absolute
If widowed, original deaths certificate of spouse. A notarized English translation if not in English.
Deed poll or other proofs of name change where name differs on documents.
Apply for your marriage license at one of the following offices. The license costs $TT337.50 ($US55) which is payable in cash or in postage stamps obtainable from the General Post Office.

Trinidad Registrar General’s Office
The Red House, Abercromby Street
Port of Spain
Tel: (868) 623 2450
Tobago Registrar General’s Office
Jerningham Street, Scarborough
Tel: (868) 639 3210
Warden’s Office
IDC Mall, Scarborough
Tel: (868) 639 2410


Wedding Coordination
Tobago Weddings P.O. Box 430, Scarborough, Tobago
(868) 639-1400 (office)
(868) 639-3253 (tel/fax)

Details

   Jerningham Street, Scarborough
   868.639.3210

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