Getting Married Trinidad & Tobago

Weddings and Honeymoons: Wedding Guidelines

The recently amended Marriage Act (1996) now makes it easier for couples to get married in Trinidad and Tobago. As soon as 3 days after their arrival. Here’s what you need to know.

Requirements for a Special Marriage License

• Both parties must be non-residents of Trinidad and Tobago
• Three days’ residence in the country must be established (calculated from the day after the date of arrival)

The following documents must be produced:

• Proof of residence – passport and airline tickets
• Identification of applicants – passport
• If divorced, original or notarized copy of degree absolute
• If widowed, original deaths certificate of spouse. A notarized English translation if not in English.
• Deed poll or other proofs of name change where name differs on documents.

Apply for your marriage license at one of the following offices. The license costs $TT337.50 ($US55) which is payable in cash or in postage stamps obtainable from the General Post Office.

Wedding Coordination