Getting Married in British Virgin Islands

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This is an exciting time for the two of you and the advise and assistance of the friendly people of the British Virgin Islands will ensure that the most meaningful day of your life is a memorable one.

Documentation Requirements

The information below outlines the documentation required for obtaining a marriage license in BVI.

Passports
Original copies of divorce decree(s) if applicable
Original copy of spouse's death certificate, if applicable
Certified English translation of above
Stamps purchased for Marriage Tax

Application Procedure

You may apply for your marriage license at the Attorney General’s office located on the second floor of the Government Administration Complex at Wickham’s Cay 1, Road Town, Tortola (Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm).
You must be in the British Virgin Islands for a minimum of 3 days prior to the wedding service and after having made an application for your marriage license.
You will be required to purchase $110.00 in postage stamps if you have been in the territory for less than 15 days prior to the ceremony or $50.00 in postage stamps (purchased from the Post Office) if you have been on the BVI for 15 days or more.
You will require passports as proof of identity and to establish your date of arrival in the BVI.
If you were previously married, you will be required to bring a certified copy or original documentation of your divorce (absolute decree) or death certificate of a deceased spouse.
Two witnesses will be required to oversee the signing of your marriage license application and two witnesses are required to be present during the ceremony. (You may select persons from the BVI to serve as witnesses for either or both occasions.)
Once your application for marriage license has been completed, you may then proceed to the Registrar’s office (located above Burhym Electrical Services, Wickham’s Cay between 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.)

The Registrar will require the following:

Marriage ceremony fees are payable to the Accountant General and are $35.00 if the ceremony is performed in the office and $100.00 if the ceremony is to be performed elsewhere.
Full (legal) names of both parties
Your ages and date of birth
Your occupations
The names of the witnesses for your wedding ceremony

If you are planning a church wedding, please contact the church of your choice and speak with the Minister or Priest regarding their requirements.

Church Weddings

See Churches in the BVI Yellow Pages for the various denominations in BVI.

Wedding Reception

Many of the numerous resorts, hotels or restaurants can accommodate your wedding reception. Please refer to Hotels & Motels and Restaurants in the BVI Yellow Pages.