- Passport
- Original Birth Certificate
- Both parties must be in The Turks and Caicos Islands at the time of the application.
- Persons wishing to be married in the Turks and Caicos Islands may do so after one day (24 hours) before an application for a Marriage License can be made to the Registrar in Grand Turk. The ceremony can then take place after a period of 2-3 days or at any time after the application has been granted.
- Proof of marital status - If single, a sworn affidavit is required. If one of the parties is a divorcee, then a Divorce Decree is required, either the original or a notarized copy, sealed by a Court Clerk. In the case of a Widow/Widower, a Death Certificate of the previous spouse is required. In the case of change of name by Deed Poll or Adoption, then proof is required.
- If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of a country other than the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths in that country and must accompany the application for the Marriage License.
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- If under the age of 21, then consent of one or both parents or guardian, in the form of an affidavit stamped by the Notary Public.
- The marriage parties must not be within the prohibited degree of relationships to each other. Include a letter stating both parties occupations, marital status, age as of last birthday, present address of residence and fathers full name.
- For church weddings, Ministers may require proof of membership.
- The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Turks and Caicos Islands.
- No blood test is necessary.
- The fee for the license is $100.00.
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