Want To Get Married on Carriacou? This is what You Need

In order to get married on Carriacou Island, visitors must be resident on there for a minimum of three days (including weekends and public holidays) before applying for a license. You will find that Carriacou is a laid-back and welcoming place. As you walk along the street you’ll receive lots of unsolicited greetings and hellos. What a great friendly place to rest up for a few days before your big day.

Application for a Marriage License is made at the Prime Minister’s Office and the necessary Stamp Duty and license fees paid. This process takes about two days but slightly longer if either party is divorced as documents must be sent to the Ministry of Legal Affairs.

Most Government offices are open from 08:00 to 16:00 on weekdays but are closed on Public Holidays and Weekends.

Required Documentation for Getting Married on Carriacou

• Birth Certificates
• Valid Passports
• Sworn Affidavit, or letter from a Clergy Man, Lawyer or Registry if one or both parties are single, attesting to the fact that the parties involved have not been married previously. (One each if both are single).
• Decree Absolute if divorced (one each if both are divorced).
• If widowed, a death certificate.
• If under the age of 21, evidence of parental consent by way of an Affidavit from a Lawyer or Notary Public.
• Legal proof if name is changed by Deed Poll.

All documents must be in English. If originals are in another Language, they must be translated into English and certified. And please note, no medical tests are required for marriages in Grenada and Carriacou.

Carriacou’s always been a quiet, less touristy place for those who truly want to get away from it all and a wedding on this rare unspoilt spot in the Caribbean would be unforgettable.

Q: What is the legal requirement of residency prior to applying for a marriage license in Grenada?
A: Three days (including weekends and public holidays)

Q: I’ve lost my original birth certificate – is a duplicate copy from Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages sufficient?
A: Yes

Q: I am adopted and therefore do not have a Birth Certificate, only adoption papers, Will this do?
A: Yes

Q: How long would a clergyman, lawyer or registrar need to know the individuals to be able to attest to single status?
A: There is no given time frame however, the necessary documentation must be provided.

Q: How long does it take to have the Marriage Certificate issued?
A: Approximately 2 working days?

Q: How will I get my certificate if I leave within 2 days?
A: Prior arrangements can be made with the Registry General’s office to forward the Certificate to a given address (all costs to be borne by the couple)

Q: Where do I obtain a Sworn Affidavit confirming my single status?
A: From a lawyer, registrar or clergyman (priest). The document must be on letter headed paper, with an official stamp from the issuing office signed.

Q: Can my partner and I use the same lawyer, registrar or clergyman to attest our Single status?
A: Yes, if both parties reside in the Borough, County, City, Parish or State. No, if both parties live in a different Borough, County, State, City or Parish.

Q: Can my partner and I use one affidavit to attest to both of us being single?
A: Yes, if both parties reside in the same Borough, County, City, Parish or State. No – if both Parties live in a different Borough, County, City, Parish or State.

Q: Is an official letterhead sufficient?
A: No, an official stamp from the issuing office, together with a signature must be placed on the document.

Q: Do I need a blood test or other medical examination for a marriage in Grenada or Carriacou?
A: No.