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Getting
Married
Many couples choose a British Virgin Islands wedding,
possibly because it is so easy to get married
here. A marriage license is simple to arrange
and the marriage certificate is valid in the United
States.
Marriage Rules and Regulations
Couples are required to be in the territory three
(3) days before you get married. You can apply
for a license the same day of your arrival at
the Attorney General's Office, situated on the
second floor of the Central Administration Complex.
Road Town, Tortola.
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
ARE:
$110.00 (in BVI postage stamps) for a special
license for those residents in The BVI for 3 days
$50.00 (in BVI postage stamps) for a special license
for those residents in The BVI for 15 days
Your passport as proof of identity and arrival
date in BVI
Proof of marital status (certified or original
copies of decree absolute for divorced spouses
or death certificate for deceased spouses)
Two witnesses needed
a) for signing the license application and
b) to be present at the marriage ceremony (witness
need not be the same for both exercises, persons
in The BVI may be selected as witnesses)
Having applied for the license, you go to the
Registrar General's Office to schedule an appointment
for the date and time you propose to be married.
The Registrar General's Chamber office is located
in Road Town, upstairs of Burhym Electrical.
For information regarding requirements on getting
married in the Territory, contact: Registrar's
Office, P.O. Box 418, Road Town, Tortola, British
Virgin Islands or phone (284) 468-3701 ext. 5001or
(284) 494-3492.
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BVI
At A Glance
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BVI
at a Glance
Language:
English
Government:
British Overseas Territory since 1672. Head of State:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by a Governor
Capital:
Road Town, Tortola
Size:
153 sq km (59 sq miles)
Location:
153 sq km. Comprised of 16 inhabited and more than 20
uninhabited islands; includes the island of Anegada
Climate:
Subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds
Electricity:
110/60 volts AC, 60Hz. American 2-pin plugs are used
Currency:
Currency: USD
Driving:
A valid British Virgin Islands Driving License is required
by all those seeking to drive in The British Virgin Islands.
For a fee of $10.00, a temporary British Virgin Islands
Driving License can be obtained from the Traffic Licensing
Office or Car Rental Agencies with a valid Driver License
from another country. Driving is on the left-hand side
of the road in The British Virgin Islands. Minimum age
for Car Rentals is 25.
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