Getting Married in Dominica
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Government Regulations

• At least one member of the party must be in Dominica for a minimum of two (2) days prior to the ceremony. A passport must be produced for inspection.
• Birth Certificates are required. Not Baptismal.
• Completed application form "G" must be signed by both parties and witnessed by a magistrate.
• Each party before a Commissioner of Oaths must sign a completed declaration form. $5.00 postage stamp must be affixed to each form and marital status form.
• If married before, decree of divorce or death certificate of former spouse must be produced.
• A license fee of $300.00 must be paid on submission of above-listed documents.
• Prospective spouses are advised to seek the advice of suitable counsellors.
• Application form is obtainable from:

Ministry of Community Development & Women Affairs Government Headquarter
Roseau
Dominica

The form must be returned to the same Ministry duly signed, witnessed and accompanied by the requested proof of identity and marital status. After processing the application a marriage licence is issued by the Ministry of Community Development.

This licence must be presented to the Registrar at the time of the marriage ceremony.

Cost

• Cost of Marriage Licence EC$300.00 to be paid to the Ministry of Community Development.
• Marriages with the Registrar's Office - EC $30.00
• Marriages celebrated outside the Registrar's Offices will cost EC $100.00 plus a reasonable transportation fee.
• Lawyers fee for statuary declaration on marital status (inclusive of Affidavit) - EC $500.00

• Must fulfil Government's requirements.
• Must have documentation from respective Parish Priest indicating that appropriate preparation courses have been followed.
• Must visit the Parish Priest in Dominica who may offer counselling.
• Cost of church wedding - EC $150.00

• Must seek permission from the Government.
• Must publish bans and purchase marriage licence.
• Must attend counselling sessions, normally three sessions. Duration ½ to 1 hour long. Can be done while application license is being processed.