Who may request a marriage certificate?
Anyone can apply for a marriage certificate as it is a public register.
Who may give consent to a marriage when one is required?
Consent may be given by the father, or if the father is dead the lawful guardian or guardians, or if there is no such guardian, the mother, if unmarried, of such person shall have authority to consent to the marriage of such person.
Does anyone require consent to be married?
Persons under the age of eighteen years not being a widower or widow.
Who is qualified to apply for a special licence for marriage?
If both parties to the marriage do not reside in the Islands, an application signed by both persons may be made to the Governor for the grant of a special licence for such marriage. This should be submitted through the Passport Office.
Is a Marriage Officer able to perform the formalization of a civil partnership?
A marriage officer is not authorized to formalize a civil partnership unless the person is also appointed as a Civil Registrar or a civil partnership officer.
How long after the marriage is solemnized is the certificate of marriage available?
The Act requires that the marriage register be presented to one of the parties to the marriage as soon as the marriage is solemnized. The marriage officer is required to file the duplicate marriage register thereafter with the Registry. As soon as it is filed with the Registry an official certified copy may be provided upon request.
What if I have misplaced or lost the marriage certificate? Can another be obtained?
A certified true copy of the marriage certificate may be obtained from the Registrar
What is required to register a marriage?
To register a marriage, the marriage officer is required to present the duplicate marriage register to the Registry.
What if the Marriage Officer did not file the marriage register?
If the Marriage Officer did not file the marriage register, the parties may contact the marriage officer requesting that the filing be made. If the marriage officer refuses to comply with the requirement to file the document, the applicant shall report the default of such Marriage Officer to the Clerk of Court pursuant to the Marriage Act.
What do I need to provide to obtain a marriage certificate?
To obtain a certificate the applicant needs to provide the names of the parties and the date of the wedding together with the requisite fee. If there is missing information a search may be done at a cost.