Instead of the US Virgin Islands, you may choose to get married and have
your reception in the BVI. A very relaxing experience (with our help). Your
Destination Wedding in the Caribbean BVI should be one of the, most
meaningful days of your life and one that we aim to make memorable for all
the right reasons. With softly swaying palms, warm and gentle breezes,
secluded beaches and the crystal clear aquamarine waters, we guarantee your
wedding will be incredibly special. We can help you to plan a beach
wedding, or in a luxury resort. Whichever style of Caribbean Wedding you
choose, it will be YOUR Day and will be INCREDIBLE.
Marriage Rules & Regulations
A marriage license is easy to obtain in the British Virgin Islands and the
certificate is valid internationally. A couple is required to be in the BVI
for three business days before they can be married. On your day of arrival,
apply for a license at the Registrar-General's Office, located on the 2nd
floor of the Central Administration Complex in Road Town, Tortola. The
office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Your
application will take three business days to be processed.
Requirements of the Registrar-General's Office
- Your passports as proof of identity and date of arrival in the BVI.
- Proof of marital status (certified original copies of Degree Absolute
for divorced spouses or Death Certificate of deceased spouses).
- $110.00 (in BVI postage stamps) for a special license for those
residing in the BVI for three days or $50.00 (in BVI postage stamps) for
those residing in the BVI for 15 days or more.
- Two witnesses: (1) for signing the license application and (1) to be
present at the marriage ceremony. (Witnesses need not be the same for
both exercises; persons in the BVI may be selected as witnesses.
Having applied for the license, go to the Registrar-General's Office to
schedule an appointment for the date and time you propose to be married.
The Registrar-General will require the following information:
- The names of the two parties as they appear on your travel documents
- The ages of both parties
- The occupations of both parties
- Marital Status
- The names of the two witnesses to the ceremony
Fees payable to the Registrar-General's Office are $35.00 if the wedding
ceremony is to be performed in a church, and $100.00 is it is performed
elsewhere. If you wish to be married in a church, wedding announcements
must be published on three consecutive Saturdays or Sundays in the church
of your choice. You must make arrangement with the minister of the church
of your choice. (Publishing of announcements is not necessary if a marriage
license is obtained.)
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