Getting married in St.Kitts is very easy. Red tape
is kept to a minimum. No residency is required.
Couples are only required to obtain a marriage license
in St.Kitts and have the following documents:
A valid passport or photo ID.
Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate.
If you have never been married before, an Affidavit
confirming single status.
If divorced, a decree absolute (an original or certified copy showing court's stamp or seal) must be presented.
If widowed, a copy of the death certificate of
the deceased spouse must be presented.
If documents are not in English they must be accompanied by a notarized translation.
If a catholic priest is to perform the ceremony:
Couple must receive marriage counselling sessions from their parish priest and submit the required Catholic documents. A letter must come from the couple's resident
priest verifying that they are unmarried and that
they have received the necessary instructions.
All Catholic weddings take place in the church.
If an Anglican or other minister of religion is
to perform the ceremony:
It is recommended that a letter be brought from
the couple's resident minister verifying that
they are known and unmarried.
The licence fee for getting married on St. Kitts is $200.00 (XCD). The Justice of the Peace may also assess a fee.
Ceremonies:
Your ceremony can be held in the grounds of your
hotel, in a church of almost any denomination,
amongst historic ruins, in a rustic gazebo in
a picturesque garden and, of course, on the beach.
Marriage Times :
6a.m. – 6p.m. for ceremonies presided over by a religious person.
8a.m. - 6p.m. if performed by a Magistrate.
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