Documents Required for Getting Married in Jamaica

Documents Required Where Applicable​
- Notarized copy of birth certificates
- Proof of Divorce (if applicable) Notarized copy of divorce (must include Divorce Absolute page)
- Notarized copy of driver’s license or Passport
- Letter stating couple’s occupation, age, date of birth & fathers name 
- Notarized copy of death certificate in the case of widow/widower
- Notarized copy of adoption papers also reflecting name changes
- Notarized Change of name deed if other than that stated on the birth certificate which is not associated with a marriage or adoption
- Legal translation of documents to English where originals are in another language

The marriage licence is a document issued by the Government of Jamaica which grants persons permission to get married on the island.
-All applicable documents are to be submitted at least eight (8) weeks in advance of your wedding date. A late fee of U$95 will be applied for documents submitted after this time.
-Each document must be notarized by a Justice of the Peace or by a Notary Public.  
-Scan and email notarized documents to info@bandooevents.com prior to mailing.
-All photo IDs must be clear & contain your Signature

SYMBOLIC CEREMONIES
 No documents are required for a symbolic ceremony. Please note that this ceremony is not legally recognized and couples will have no legal basis for presenting themselves or taking formal action as marital partners.

​Sending Documents

Documents may be sent through registered mail OR by Express courier (recommended).
If sending via REGISTERED MAIL please send to:
Bandoo Events Solutions
PO Box 218 Main Street
Ocho Rios
ST. ANN
JAMAICA. W.I.

If sending via DHL or FEDEX please send to:
Bandoo Events Solutions
Prospect Estate
St. Mary 
Jamaica W.I.