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Getting
Married
The amended
Marriage Act 1996 allows couples to get married in Trinidad
and Tobago on/after the fourth day after their arrival
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A license application for can be obtained from the Registrar
General's Offices in Scarborough, Tobago.
There are a number of wedding coordinators available,
or you may ask the hotel or resort for help in arrangements.
Legal Requirements for Marriage in Trinidad and Tobago.
- A Special Marriage License.
- Both
parties must be in Trinidad & Tobago at least 3
days prior to the date of obtaining the marriage license
- not including your day of arrival.
- Both
parties must produce identification and proof of entry
documentation i.e. passports, tickets, immigration cards.
- If one
of the parties is under the age of 18, evidence of parent
or guardian consent - a notarized affidavit.
- If divorced,
an original or notarized copy the Decree Absolute.
- If widowed,
you must produce an original or notarized copy the death
certificate of your spouse.
- Deed
poll or other proof of name change where name differs
on documents.
- Both
parties must be non-residents of Trinidad and Tobago.
Notarized
copies / translations apply to documents that are not
originally in English.
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T
& T At A Glance
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Trinidad
& Tobago at a Glance
Language:
English (official), Hindi, French, Spanish, Chinese
Government:
Parliamentary democracy
Capital:
Port-of-Spain
Size:
5,128 sq km, 362 km of coastline
Location:
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North
Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Climate:
There is a Dry Season from January to May and a Wet or
Rainy Season, from June to December. In the Rainy Season,
mornings are usually sunny, followed by brief rains in
the afternoons. The Dry Season is mostly sunny, with occasional
light showers. The islands have an average daytime temperature
of 82 F or 28 C that is warm but not unpleasantly humid
and nights that are very pleasant.
Electricity:
115 volts/230 volts (+/- 6%); 60hz
Currency:
Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
Driving:
Visitors in possession of valid licenses issued in U.S.,
Canada, France, U.K., Germany and the Bahamas may drive
for up to three months. International licenses are also
accepted. Driving is on the left side of the road.
Rentals: Car
rental agencies are located in Port of Spain, San Fernando
and at Piarco International Airport. International rental
agency presence at airport. All major credit cards are
accepted.
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