Virgin Gorda Marriage Requirements

To get married in the British Virgin Islands you need to apply, in person, for a Marriage License at the Attorney General Chambers of the BVI Government. Both the bride and groom must be present to apply for the license.

Licenses will take 3 working days to process and are valid for 3 months.

In order to apply for a marriage license if you have been in the BVI for 15 days or more you must fulfill the following requirements:

* Pay a fee of $50 in postage stamps from the Post Office

* Have proof of identity and residential status including proof of entry to the BVI such as a passport, birth certificate.

* If previously married, proof of marital status

* Two witnesses should be present to witness and sign the application

* If a minister or civil marriage officer will be performing the marriage ceremony then a letter is required from that person stating their intent to perform the ceremony.

* If the ceremony will be performed by the Registrar then an appointment should be made with the Registrar immediately after applying for the license.

* Applicants under the age of 18 years require their parents consent to apply for a marriage license and both parents should be present to sign a consent form.

* Once an application has been processed, the license will be sent to the Governor's Office for his approval and signature. The approved license will then be sent to the Registrar's office for collection.

In order to apply for a special marriage license if you have been in the BVI for less than 15 days you must fulfill the following requirements:

* Pay a fee of $110 in postage stamps from the Post Office

* Have proof of residential status including proof of entry to the BVI such as a passport stamp.

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