Twin-Island Paradise

Antigua & Barbuda is a lovely twin-island paradise famous for having a beach for every day of the year. That’s correct – 365 powdery white-sand beaches. Which from above, looks like an artist outlined both islands in white and beautiful turquoise.

Beyond the shores, you’ll find world-class reefs and dive sites. And further out, the trade-wind kissed seas have earned the title, “Sailing Capital of the Caribbean.” Prefer to stay dry? Barbuda boasts a world class bird sanctuary with the largest colony of Frigate Birds in the western hemisphere and over 170 other species. Nature-lovers welcome too!

Antigua & Barbuda is as versatile as it is beautiful. Food-lovers, party-goers, romantics, adventure-seekers – all have a place here. So come for the wedding, stay for the honeymoon, and know that your wedding party won’t have a dull day unless they choose to.

Learn more about Antigua & Barbuda below.

MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Persons wishing to get married in Antigua and Barbuda can do so by Ordinary (Local) License or by Special License.

To get married by Ordinary License:

• One of the parties must be residing in Antigua & Barbuda for a period of 15 days immediately preceding the date of the application for the license.
• Cost to get married by Ordinary (Local) License include:

• License Fee: USD $40
• Registration Fee: USD $40
• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate: USD $10
• Marriage Officer: USD $100 f the wedding is performed outside of the Court House

To Get Married by Special License

• There is no residency requirement for this type of license and there is no wait time in order to obtain it.
• Cost to get married by Special License include:

• License Fee: USD $150
• Registration Fee: USD $37
• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate: USD $10
• Marriage Officer: USD $100

The Couple Will Also Need

• Valid Passports
• Proof of Status

• If Single: A declaration, signed within Antigua and Barbuda
• If Divorced: Original Decree Absolute which includes the seal of the Court issuing the Decree of certified copy of Decree Absolute
• If Widow/widower: Marriage Certificate and Death certificate of husband/wife
• Application Form

• To be completed and signed at the Ministry of Legal Affairs on Queen Elizabeth Highway, St. John’s
• Proof of Age/Consent

• Both applicants must be over the age of 18 years. If under, then written parental consent must be obtained.
• Both parties must be present at the time of the application.

For further information about getting married in Antigua and Barbuds, please contact the Ministry of Legal Affairs, 1-268-562-0381.

IMPORTANT LINKS

To learn more about Antigua and Barbuda, please see the important links below:

Entry Requirements for Antigua and Barbuda

https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/travel-resources

How to Get to Antigua and Barbuda

https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/how-to-get-here

Places to Stay in Antigua and Barbuda

https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/hotels-resorts

Things To Do in Antigua and Barbuda

https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/tours-activities

Calendar of Events for Antigua and Barbuda

https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/calendar

Cuisine of Antigua and Barbuda

https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/food-drink