Getting Married The following information will assist visitors who are considering getting married in Belize Couples getting married must reside in Belize for at least three days prior to applying for a marriage license. The marriage license can be gotten from the General Registry in Belize City (501-2-77377) or at the Solicitor General's Office in Belmopan (501-8-22154). The cost of the license is US$100.00. Proof of citizenship is needed, an original birth certificate with a raised seal, or a certified copy signed by a notary public, which includes father's name OR a valid passport. If applicable, proof of divorce (a certified copy or an original copy of your divorce certificate); and a death decree in the event that one of the partners getting married is a widow or widower. A blood test is not required. Consent from a parent is not required if over 18 years of age. If getting married in Belize City, the ceremony is performed by the Registrar General at the offices of the General Registry. If getting married in the districts or cayes, a Justice of the Peace would be able to perform the ceremony only at the Magistrate's Court. A Minister of Religion would also be able to perform the ceremony in the districts or cayes. For more information regarding the marriage regulations in Belize please contact either the General Registry or the Solicitor General's Office at the telephone numbers mentioned earlier.

Belize At A Glance - Language: English (official), Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib), Creole Government: Parliamentary democracy Capital: Belmopan Size: 22,966 sq km, coastline - 386 km Population: 250,000 Location: Central America on the Caribbean Sea. Two hours from Miami or Houston. Bordered by Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the West and south. Climate: tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May). Temperatures: Summer: 70° - 85° F/approx. Winter 70° - 80° F/approx. Time: US Central Standard Time, year-round. Electricity: 110 volts AC Currency: Belizean dollar Driving: International driver's license accepted up to 90 days Rentals: Local and international auto rental companies located throughout Belize.