How Long Does it Take to Get a Marriage License in The Bahamas?

Marriage License in The Bahamas

Are you planning to tie the knot in The Bahamas? One of the things you need is your Bahamas Marriage License. So, how long does it take to get one?

According to Glenn Ferguson, a licensed Bahamas marriage officer, the process is pretty straightforward. All you need to do is complete and submit your marriage license application and required documents to the Registrar General's office in person on any business day, Monday through Friday. The office is open from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

You can also use Glenn's online Bahamas Marriage License Application for a more streamlined and hassle-free process which allows you to get your marriage license in one hour and one in-person visit to the Registrar General's Office.

Once you've submitted your application, you can expect to receive your marriage license within two business days. That's right, just two days! So, if you're planning to get married on a Saturday, make sure to submit your application no later than Wednesday. 

Of course, this timeline assumes that you've completed all the necessary requirements and have all the required documents on hand. So, what are these requirements?

• First and foremost, you and your partner must be at least 18 years old.
• If either of you is younger, you'll need to obtain parental consent.
• You'll also need to present valid passports or birth certificates as proof of identity and age.
• If you've been married before, you'll need to provide proof of your divorce, which is the original or certified copy of your Divorce Decree Absolute.
• If your previous spouse has passed away, you'll need to present the original or certified copy of the death certificate.

Lastly, if you're not a resident of The Bahamas, you'll need to be in The Bahamas for 24 hours before applying for your marriage license and you will prove this by the Bahamas Immigration Department stamp in your passport on entry. 

Overall, getting a marriage license in The Bahamas is a relatively quick and painless process. Just make sure to prepare all the necessary documents ahead of time and submit your application as early as possible.

If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Glenn Ferguson, a licensed Bahamas marriage officer about his Priority Bahamas Marriage License Application Service which allows you to get your marriage license in the Bahamas within one hour and one visit to the Registrar General's Office.