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Getting
Married
It's easy to get married in Antigua and Barbuda. Even
cruise ship visitors can now get married. Visit the Ministry
of Justice  located
on lower Nevis Street in downtown St. John's with your
valid passports, complete the application and pay applicable
fees. Confirm a date and time for the ceremony with a
Marriage Officer, and ... get married!!
Special License
- Valid
passport, or birth certificate and valid ID picture:
e.g driver’s license or state issued ID (UK / European
residents, beware, the latter refers to U.S citizens;
lose your passport and you can not marry!)
- Proof
of Status: Single - a declaration is signed within Antigua
and Barbuda - Divorced - Original Decree Absolute which
includes the seal of the court where the Decree is issued
- Widow / Widower - Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate
of husband / wife
- Application
form is filled out and signed at the Ministry of Justice
and Legal Affairs in St. John’s
- All
applicants must be over the age of 18 years old. If
under, then written parental consent must be obtained
- There
is NO waiting time in the country in order to obtain
a Special License
- The
petition for a Special License shall be accompanied
by a fee of US$ 150.00
- Both
party must be present at the time of the application
Ordinary License
- Valid
passport, or birth certificate and valid ID picture:
e.g driver’s license or state issued ID (UK / European
residents, beware, the latter refers to U.S citizens;
lose your passport and you can not marry!)
- Proof
of Status - Single - a declaration is signed within
Antigua and Barbuda or letter stating status by some
person well known in the community - Divorced - Original
Decree Absolute which includes the seal of the court
where the Decree is issued or certified copy of Decree
which includes the seal of the court where the Decree
is issued - Widow / Widower - Marriage Certificate and
Death Certificate of husband / wife
- Application
form is filled out and signed at the Ministry of Justice
and Legal Affairs in St. John’s
- All
applicants must be over the age of 18 years old. If
under, then written parental consent must be obtained
- One
of the parties must be resident in Antigua and Barbuda
for a period of 15 days immediately preceding the date
of the application for a license
- The
petition for an Ordinary License shall be accompanied
by a fee of EC$ 100.00
- Both
parties must be present at the time of application
Ceremony
The wedding is performed by the Registrar, Deputy Registrar,
Assistant Registrar or any of the marriage Officers
The day selected for the ceremony depends upon the parties
There is a registration fee of EC$ 100.00 to be paid at
the Registrar’s Office
If the wedding ceremony is to be performed outside of
the Courthouse, please note that there is a marriage officer
fee of EC$ 135.00 or US$ 50.00
Ceremonies can be performed between the hours of 6:00
am and 8:00 PM
Every marriage must be solemnized or celebrated in the
presence of two or more credible witnesses
Change of Name:
If a change of name has taken place in the case of any
applicant, then the Deed Poll under which this was done
must be produced.
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Antigua/Barbuda
At A Glance
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Language:
English (official), local dialects
Government: Constitutional monarchy with UK-style
parliament
Capital: Saint John's
Size: 443 sq km (Antigua 280 sq km; Barbuda 161
sq km)
Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean
Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto
Rico
Climate: Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature
variation
Electricity: 110 & 220 are used
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
Driving: Drive on left. Valid driver's license
required
Rentals: International
and local auto rental companies available
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