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Marriage Documentation

Couples must reside in the Turks and Caicos for 3 business days to process paperwork. Those who have never been married must provide a notarized affidavit from their home country and a spare copy for notarization on island, as well as a marriage record index search showing no prior marriages.
Couples must reside in the Turks and Caicos for 3 business days to process paperwork. Individuals who have never been married must provide a notarized affidavit from their home country plus a spare copy to be notarized on island, and obtain a marriage record index search confirming no prior marriages. Divorced or widowed individuals must submit a notarized divorce decree or death certificate. All couples must complete a declaration confirming legal age and non-relation, provide notarized birth certificates and passports, and submit a notarized legal name change, if applicable. The groom must complete a special license for the government marriage certificate. Upon arrival, couples must provide entry card copies, and all necessary paperwork will be provided by Tropical Destination Management one month prior to the wedding date for those selecting a wedding package.

Legal Marriage Requirements

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Residency Requirements

  • Must reside in the Turks and Caicos for 3 business days to process paperwork.
  • Upon entering the country, couples will receive entry cards – copies are required to prove the date of entry.
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First-Time Marriage Requirements

  • Individuals who have never been married must provide a notarized affidavit from their home country and a spare copy for notarization on island.
  • Must obtain a marriage record index search showing no previous marriage. (This can take 3 weeks to 2 months depending on the state.)
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Divorced or widowed individuals must provide a notarized divorce decree or death certificate.

Divorce or Widowed Requirements

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Payment of Services

Methods of payment include: cash, certified cheque, money order, wire transfers, and travelers cheques.
  • Credit cards accepted only if arranged prior to the event (6% surcharge applies).
  • Personal cheques are not accepted.
  • Deposits are required to secure the requested date.
  • Final payment is required on the day of arrival.
  • Couples with outstanding balances will not receive their marriage certificate until payment has been completed.
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Below is the travel information required for visitors entering the Turks & Caicos Islands.

  • Effective January 8, 2007, all US Citizens traveling by air must have a valid US passport.
  • Cruise ship passengers have until June 1, 2009 to meet this requirement.

Travel Info

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