Getting Married in Trinidad & Tobago

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 December 2008 11:30

1. Both parties must not be residents of Trinidad & Tobago.
2. Parties must establish residence in Trinidad and Tobago of not less than three (3) days (the period of residence is calculated from the day after the date of arrival in Trinidad & Tobago).
3. Both parties must visit one of the following offices, in either Trinidad or Tobago, not less that 24 hours before the intended time of marriage, in order to make an affidavit or statutory declaration and pay applicable fees, during their office hours of 8:30am to 4:OOpm
   
   1. TOBAGO
      • Warden's Office
        TlDCO Mall, Scarborough.
        Tel: (868) 639-2410
        Fee: TT$337.50* (payable in cash)
      • Registrar General's Office
        Jerningham Street, Scarborough.
        Tel: (868) 639-3210
        Fee: TT$337.50* (payable in postage stamps - obtainable from the General Post Office).
   2. TRINIDAD
      • Registrar General's Office
        The Red House, Abercromby Street.
        Port of Spain.
        Tel: (868) 623-2450
        Fee: TT$337.50* (payable in postage stamps - obtainable from the General Post Office).
        * Fee of TT$337.50 includes the cost of two (2) marriage certificates.
4. The following documents must be presented with the application
   1. Proof of residence - passport and airline tickets.
   2. Identification of applicants - passports.
   3. If divorced, original or notarised copy of decree absolute.
   4. A notarised English translation if not in English.
   5. If widowed, original death certificate of previous spouse.
   6. A notarised English translation if not in English.
   7. Deed poll or other proof of name change where name differs on documents