Register a Marriage in The Bahamas - Legal Requirements

Register a Marriage in The Bahamas - Legal Requirements
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Marriage Registration *
On completion of the marriage, a Marriage Officer can register the marriage at the Marriages Section of the Registrar General’s Department.
The Marriage Officer may log onto the Civil Registry Information System using the go to service button.
Go to Service
Eligibility
A registered Marriage Officer with online access to the Civil Registry Information System (CRIS).
Process
The Marriage Officer logs onto the
Civil Registry Information System
using his/her log in credentials.
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.
Application Form(s)
There is no application form for this service.
Supporting Documents
No supporting documents are required for this service.
Turn-around time
The marriage registration can take place immediately after the wedding and once the online record is updated.
Deadline
There is no deadline for registering a marriage.
Related Fee(s)
There are no fees associated with this service.
For more information please contact
Marriages Section
Department:
Registrar General’s Department
Address:
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street, P.O. Box N 532, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Fax:
(242) 322-5553
Email:
registrarGeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening Hours:
9:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays
Phone:
+1 242 397 9179
Phone:
+1 242 397 9113
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