Bahamas - Obtain a Marriage Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. A Marriage registration certificate can be obtained on completion of the marriage.
2. The Marriage Officer can register the marriage at the Marriages Section of the Registrar General’s Department by logging onto the Civil Registry Information System using his/her log in credentials by clicking the “Go to Service” button. Go To Service Link.
3. The Marriage Officer logs onto the Civil Registry Information System using his/her log in credentials.
4. The Marriage Officer accesses the same online record used for the marriage licence and updates the information with the marriage date, place of marriage and the names of witnesses.
5. The marriage registration can take place immediately after the wedding and once the online record is updated.
   

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Required Documents

No supporting documents are required for this service.

Office Locations & Contacts

Registrar General’s Department
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street
P.O. Box N 532
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-9179/9113
Fax. (242) 322-5553
Email. [email protected] 
Email. [email protected] 
Opening Hours: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays.
Contact Address Details Link:Contact Link
Contact Address Details for Family Island Link:Contact link

Eligibility

A registered Marriage Officer with online access to the Civil Registry Information System (CRIS).

Fees

No processing fee for this service.

Validity

There are no deadlines for this service.

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Processing Time

The marriage registration can take place immediately after the wedding and once the online record is updated.

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Need for the Document

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