Trinidad and Tobago - Apply for Marriage Officer Licence

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Procedure

• You must visit the Office of the Attorney General to obtain a Marriage Officer's Licence application form.
• Your completed application form must be submitted to the same office with the supporting documentation listed in the next section.

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Required Documents

• Proof of identity, such as a national identification card, driving permit or passport.
• A letter of recommendation from the head of your religious organisation and your original ordination certificate.
• If you are a member of a new organisation, an original certificate of incorporation and a letter giving details of the organisation.

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of the Attorney General

23-27 St. Vincent Street

Port of Spain

Trinidad, West Indies

Tel. (868) 623-7010

Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Eligibility

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Fees

There are the following fees:

• Application fee of TT$50.00.
• Grant of Licence fee of TT$200.00.
• Renewal of Licence fee of TT$100.00.

Validity

A Marriage Officer's Licence is valid for 10 years from the date of issue.

Documents to Use

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Processing Time

Staff from the Office of the Attorney General will conduct investigations to confirm the information in your application. It can take up to two to three months to conduct investigations and issue the licence.

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Instructions

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

A marriage officer is a person who has been appointed and authorized to conduct marriages. You must be an ordained minister affiliated with a religious denomination and be registered as a Marriage Officer to perform marriages in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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