If you are a couple who wants to get married in a foreign country, you may need to contact different authorities depending on the destination you choose. Here is a brief overview of some popular wedding locations and who you should contact for a complete list of requirements.
- Canada: You can get married in any province or territory in Canada, but you need to follow the laws and regulations of that jurisdiction. You should contact the vital statistics office of the province or territory where you plan to get married to find out about the legal and documentary requirements, such as marriage licenses, certificates, fees, and waiting periods.
- US: The marriage laws and procedures vary from state to state in the US, so you should contact the county clerk’s office or the local marriage license bureau of the state where you want to get married. You may need to provide proof of identity, age, citizenship, divorce or death certificates (if applicable), and pay a fee for the marriage license. Some states may also require blood tests, premarital counseling, or a waiting period before issuing the license.
- Mexico: To get married in Mexico, you need to obtain a marriage permit from the local civil registry office (Registro Civil) of the state where you want to get married. You may need to provide birth certificates, passports, tourist cards, divorce or death certificates (if applicable), blood tests, and pay a fee for the permit. Some states may also require witnesses, translations, or apostilles of your documents.
- England: To get married in England, you need to give notice of your intention to marry at a local register office (Registro Civil) at least 29 days before the wedding date. You may need to provide proof of identity, nationality, address, marital status, and pay a fee for the notice. You may also need to obtain a visa if you are not a British citizen or a resident of the UK.
- Dominican Republic: To get married in the Dominican Republic, you need to obtain a marriage certificate from the Central Electoral Board (Junta Central Electoral) of the country. You may need to provide birth certificates, passports, single status affidavits, divorce or death certificates (if applicable), and pay a fee for the certificate. You may also need to have your documents legalized by the Dominican consulate in your country of origin or residence.
- Jamaica: To get married in Jamaica, you need to obtain a marriage license from the Ministry of Justice of the country. You may need to provide proof of identity, citizenship, age, divorce or death certificates (if applicable), and pay a fee for the license. You may also need to have your documents certified by a notary public or a justice of the peace in Jamaica.
- Hawaii: To get married in Hawaii, you need to apply for a marriage license online or in person at any marriage license agent in the state. You may need to provide proof of age, identity, and eligibility to marry, and pay a fee for the license. You may also need to have a witness who is at least 18 years old present at the ceremony.
- Bali: To get married in Bali, you need to follow the religious and civil laws of Indonesia. You should contact the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your country of origin or residence to find out about the legal and documentary requirements for your specific religion and nationality. You may need to provide passports, birth certificates, certificates of no impediment, divorce or death certificates (if applicable), and pay fees for various permits and certificates. You may also need to have your documents translated into Indonesian by an official translator.
This is not a complete list. It a starting point only. Please contact the appropriate consulates and authorities in the country/region you are considering for complete requirements.
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