Mandatory Government Fees:
Payable to government on application.
Payable to government on application.
- Marriage Licence $100.00
- Marriage Certificate $20.00
Dr. Eldon's Fees: are on a sliding scale and include telephone, email or in-person consultation.
Bahamian Law:
- 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.
