Getting Married on Nevis

Nevis has wonderful venues for marriage ceremonies. From historic churches to romantic plantations, beaches or gardens you can choose to make your dream a reality. Hotels, tour operators and wedding coordinators will help to guide you through the simple formalities which need to be completed.

Marriage Requirements
• Marriage licences are obtained through the Legal Department, Administration Building and cost U.S$80.00 or EC$200.00. This licence fee in only payable in Stamps purchased from the Post Office in Charlestown. 

• Application forms must be completed in the presence of a Justice of the Peace. Forms are available from the Legal Department (as above) or at the Magistrates Court in Charlestown. There is a fee is of US$ 20.00 or EC$ 50.00.

• Both parties must have a valid passport or birth certificate with photo identification.

• If applicants have never been married, an affidavit (confirming their single status) is required which can be obtained from a Notary Public in the home country or via a Notary Public here on island at a cost of approx. US$ 20.00 or EC$ 50.00.

• If either party is a widow or widower, they must have a copy of the death certificate of the deceased spouse.

• If either party is divorced, they must have the Original or a Notarised copy of the Decree Absolute. If not in English a Notarised translation will be required. 

• If the marriage is to be conducted by a specific minister or priest, it must take place in the respective church and both parties must have a letter from their home ministers or priests verifying that they are know and unmarried. Additionally if the marriage is to take place in a Roman Catholic Church, the home priest must verify that they have received instruction.


If you have any questions please contact the Nevis Tourism Authority at 869-469-1042 or send an email to: info@nevisisland.com.