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Wedding Requirements: Jamaica
Jamaica is greater than the sum of its parts. But for many visitors,
the only part they see is one of four major resort areas. There's
always-lively Montego Bay, with its beaches, golf, shopping, and
nightlife and Ocho Rios, known for its beaches and upscale resorts,
while Negril, aka Beach Party Central, pulls in the younger set,
and Port Antonio is a lush, quiet getaway.
- Visitors can be married just 24 hour after arriving in Jamaica
providing prior application has been made for a marriage license.
The cost of a license is four thousand Jamaican dollars (approximately
US$75-US$80).
- To apply for your marriage license, call our Ministry of National
Security at 1-876-906-4908 or visit in person The Ministry of
National Security. Mutual Life Building, 2 Oxford Rd., Kingston5.
Office hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00AM to 5:00PM Friday from
9:00AM to 4:00PM.
Wedding Requirements:
Unlike many countries, Jamaica does not expect you take a blood
test before getting married. However, the following documentation
is required:
- Proof of citizenship - certified copy of birth certificate,
which includes father’s name.
- Parent’s written consent if under 18 years of age.
- Proof of divorce if applicable (original certificate of divorce).
- Certified copy of death certificate for widow or widower.
- Italian nationals celebrating their wedding in Jamaica must
notify their embassy and a certified copy of their marriage certificate
forwarded to their embassy to be legalized and translated.
- French Canadians need a notarised translated copy of all documents
and a photocopy of the original French documents.]
There are non-denominational Marriage Officers who can officiate
either at their offices, in their homes or at a place chosen by
the couple, and are able to provide witnesses. Marriage Officers
charge anywhere from US$50 – US$250.
Some of our Marriage Officers, located in our popular resort regions,
are:
Kingston
Mr. Silvera Castro
Civil Registrar of Marriages
c/o Caribbean Cement Company
Tel: (876) 925 3690
Email: scastro@caribcement.com
Rev. Aaron Dumas
28 Sandringham Avenue, Kingston 10
Tel: (876) 929 1667 – 8
Fax: (876) 754 4115
Mr. Roy Jones
4 Gibson Avenue, Kingston 6
Tel/Fax: (876) 927 2522
Email: roy.jones@cwjamaica.com
Montego Bay
Carmen Thompson
37 Market Street, Montego Bay
Tel: (876) 952 3782
Rev. Terrence Gordon
59 Kent Avenue, Ironshore
Montego Bay
Tel/Fax: (876) 953 3376
Ocho Rios
Mr. Raphael Mason
Exchange District,
P.O. Box 274, Ocho Rios
Tel: (876) 974 0479
Rev. Millard Edwards
Moneague, St. Ann
Tel: (876) 796 2612
Port Antonio
Rev. Delroy Farr
25 Mount Oakley Road,
P.O. Box 229, Port Antonio
Tel: (876) 993 3369
Negril
Rev. Winston Barrett
C/o United Church of Jamaica & Grand Cayman
Tel: (876) 955 2753
Pastor Lorrel Garwood
Lot #50, Phase 1, Llandilo
Savanna-la-Mar
Tel: (876) 955 4672
Some hotels will make all arrangements for you. Special package
prices include performance of the ceremony, tax, transportation
costs and expenses incurred plus any other special requests (wedding
cake, etc.). Check with your hotel as these packages vary.
All the information on this page is taken from the public domain on the internet. Destination Wedding Reviews is not responsible for our advertisers, information found in reviews or any incorrect information on these pages. Please confirm - with the appropriate authorities and your travel agent to make sure you have all the proper documents and information. We have done our best to make sure all the information on this page is current and correct. It is suggested that you bring all the documentation you can think of and to have all legal papers notarized. Your travel agent or wedding consultant should be able to guide you through the process!
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