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Requirements for Getting Married
in Trinidad and Tobago
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The information below outlines the marriage requirements for getting married in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Three days’ residence in the country must be established (calculated from the day after the date of arrival)
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Both parties must visit the Registrar's Office (listed below) not less than 24 hours before intended time of marriage to make a statutory declaration and pay the required fees. Office hours are 8:30am to 3:00 pm.
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Documents Required
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Proof of residence – passport and airline tickets
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Identification of applicants – passport
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If divorced, original or notarized copy of degree absolution
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If widowed, original death certificate of spouse
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Deed poll or other proof of name change where name differs
N.B. A notarized English translation is required if documents are not in English.
Fees
| The license costs TT$337.50 (us$51.00) which is payable in cash or in postage Stamps obtainable from the General Post Office. |
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Registrar's Offices
The registrar’s office should be contacted for specific rules regarding planning your destination or beach wedding in Trinidad and Tobago. They will also provide information regarding marriage licenses and marriage certificates.
Trinidad Registrar General’s Office
Registrar House
72-74 South Quay
Port of Spain
Tel: (868) 623-7163
Tobago Warden’s Office Inland Revenue Building
Sangster’s Hill
Scarborough, Tobago
Tel: (868) 639-2410
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