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Getting Married in The Bahamas
Everything you need to know

Mandatory Government Fees: 
Payable to government on application.
  • Marriage Licence $100.00
  • Marriage Certificate $20.00​
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Dr. Eldon's Fees: are on a sliding scale and include telephone, email or in-person consultation.
  • Fees are adjusted depending on the amount of services required from simple service only; to escorting to Registrar for licence application and pick up; whether a rehearsal is to be included; to any other custom-tailored requirements.
  • If the ceremony is to take place on an island other than New Providence (Nassau) additional fees and expenses may be required.
  • The fee is decided upon after the initial consultation.​

Bahamian Law:
  • Marriages performed in The Bahamas are legal in all countries.
  • Requires both parties applying for the licence be in the  country 24 hours prior to the application.
  • If the applicants are coming to The Bahamas on a cruise ship, they must be in Bahamian waters 24 hours prior to application for a licence.
  • Both applicants must present themselves at the Registry Office to apply for the licence.
  • If one or both of the applicants has been divorced the original divorce decree with raised seal must be presented to the Registrar when applying for the licence.
  • For single non-Bahamians who have never been married an Affidavit stating such must be produced.
  • Ceremonies can be performed on the same day as receipt of licence.
  • Ceremonies must be performed before Official Sunset time. 
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