St. Vincent Sections Getting There Where To Stay Activities Visitor Tips Getting Married Area Guide Weather Maps Information Request St. Vincent CTW Main	Getting Married in Paradise St. Vincent and the Grenadines offer a beautiful and romantic setting for your wedding and honeymoon. Getting married here is relatively easy and can be accommplished during your vacation. Non-Vincentians wishing to be married in St. Vincent and the Grenadines must be resident here for at least one day before a marriage ceremony (civil or church) can be obtained from the Ministry of Justice for a minimal fee. This License is valid for three months only. An ordinary license can be obtained from the Registrar's Office for a small fee, but notice of the ceremony must be published in the Registry for a minimum of seven days. Marriage Requirements Documentation requirements for marriage are: Passport Divorce Decree (if applicable) Death Certificate of deceased partner (if applicable) Application fee for marriage license is EC $500.00 (US $185) Other additional costs: EC $15.00 (US $5.52) stamps for license EC $5.00 (US $1.84) stamps for application form Note - Applications cannot be obtained in advance. Parties must reside in the state for one (1) day. For further information on marriage requirements and applications please contact: The Attorney General Ministry of Justice Granby Street Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tel: (784) 457 1648 / 457 2807 / 456 1762 Fax: (784) 457 2898 E-mail: att.gen.chambers@caribsurf.com St. Vincent At A Glance - Language: English, French patois Government: Parliamentary democracy; independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth Capital: Kingstown Size: 389 sq km (Saint Vincent 344 sq km), 84 km coastline. Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago Climate: Tropical; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November) Electricity: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has a reliable supply of electricity. Electricity is generally 220/240 volt, 50 cycle, except for Petit St. Vincent which has 110 volt, 60 cycle. Most hotels have 110 volt shaver outlets. The standard electrical plug has 3 rectangular pins so remember to pack an adapter. Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD) Driving: A temporary driving licence, costing EC$50, must be purchased at the police station on Bay Street, or the Licensing Authority on Halifax Street, with the presentation of a valid overseas driver’s licence. If you have an International Driving Permit you must get it stamped at the central police station. Rentals: There are several major companies available available at the airport, plus many smaller local rental companies.
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