b"Payment of a fee be authentized first by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of that countryvisittobago.gov.ttMarriages are performed at the offices of the Civil Registry, but mayand then legalized by the Dutch Consulate. Tel. 1 868 612 8825 ext 2001 Email: [email protected] performed elsewhere for an additional fee (marriage fees varyAddress, profession and nationality of the wedding couplethroughout Mexico).Residency: Both parties must be a resident in Tobago (and/or Trinidad) People under 18 years of age cannot marry without the consent ofPassport copies of both parties for a minimum of 3 full days before the wedding ceremony. It is their parents or legal guardians.Names of the parents and maiden names of the mothers important to note that the day of arrival does not count in the three-Passport copies of the witnesses day period. The Special Marriage Licence can be applied for from the In some states, divorced people cannot marry in Mexico until one yearfourth day and is valid for six months. Some countries require that after the divorce order has been issued by the judge, unless otherwiseCouples will need a minimum of two and maximum of four witnesses iftheir intention to marry is registered in their home country and others indicated in the divorce decree the marriage is performed in the Marriage Hall. Ceremonies performedrequire an apostille to the marriage certificates. Applications to marry It is suggested that the wedding couple and their four witnesses arriveoff-site need six witnesses. Original documents need to be translated intomust be made on a weekday as the office is closed weekends and in destination 3-4 days prior to the wedding.Dutch or English. The price for contracting marriage depends on choicepublic holidays.Birth certificates of the couple is not required, it applies only if theof location and day of the ceremony; a minimum Nafls 315.00 and aBoth parties must produce proof of ID in the form of passports and couple want the names of their parents to appear on the marriagemaximum Nafls 735,00or US$ 178.00 and maximum $ 409,58. Non dutchproof of entry. Visitors with e-tickets should ensure they have a printed certificate the birth certificate should be the one that has the namesnationals and persons not legally registered must attend an interview atcopy of their ticket.of the parents on it, translated into Spanish with Apostille stampthe Immigration Department (D-79). Marriages will be performed afterDivorcees must produce the Decree Absolute with court stamp. service not available on-site all documents are found correct by the Civil Registrar. The law separatesWidows and widowers must produce the Death Certificate of the church from state. former spouse. A certified translation will be needed if either of theseImportant:It is the responsibility of the person getting married inSaint Lucia documents is not in English.Mexico to contact the Civil Registry of the State where the ceremony willSt Lucia Tourism AuthorityAnyone under 18 years of age must produce a Statutory Declaration, take place.The Civil Registry will set the requirements for the ceremony.stlucia.org signed and stamped by a solicitor, proving parental consent.Each state may have different regulations. Telephone:1-800 869-0377Couples who have changed their name or are a divorced woman who Panama stluciaconsulate.ca/resources/getting-married-in-st-lucia has reverted to her maiden name, must supply legal proof signed and Consulate of Panama Tel. (416) 203-8400 stamped by a solicitorvisitpanama.com Tel. (416) 203-8486 Religious wedding ceremonies can be conducted almost anywhere, Tel. (416) 651-2350 E-mail: [email protected] subject to agreement with the priest or minister. Civil weddings can Email: [email protected] An application for a marriage license can be made immediately upononly be conducted on Wednesdays at the Registrar's office (Victor consulatepanama.ca/gettingmarried.html arrival. There is no residency period. Fees are determined according toE.Financial Building, Scarborough). Appointments for civil weddings All documents listed must be officially translated into Spanish and bethe expedition at which couples require the license. must be made at least 2 days before the ceremony.authenticated by the Department of Foreign AffairsAuthenticationExpedited (same day) marriage license is USD $204 Staff at the Registrar's office can act as witnesses (at extra cost). and Service of Documents and then by one of the consular offices.Regular marriage license is USD $127 Witnesses, must accompany the couple, and carry ID when making Some documents must also be authenticated by a Canadian notary orStandard documentation required: the marriage appointment.commissioner of oaths. The following documentation is required:Passport Marriage license available from the Registrar General's office or the Valid passports that clearly show the date of entry into PanamaBirth certificate Warden's Office (see Contacts below) on production of all necessary Civil status certificates Decree absolute (if one of the party is divorced) documentation. The Special Licence is TT$300, from the Warden's Birth certificates(Apostilled) A death certificate of first spouse (in the case of a widow/widower) Office and the Marriage Certificates (two) are TT$25 each from the Divorce decree or death certificate of previous marital partner A deed poll (if a name has been changed) Registrar General's Office. Please note that it can take around a week (Apostilled, if applicable) A sworn affidavit of consent stamped by a notary public (if one of thefrom application to receive them. When applying for a wedding Marriage license - to be prepared in Panama parties is under the age of 18) licence, couples are required to make an affidavit or statutory Tourist cards given at the airport upon arrival in Panama An authenticated translation if required documents are not in English declaration declaring that they are single and free to marry.VDRL tests issued by a recognized Canadian Health Centre (CanadianAfter the ceremony, couples will receive a temporary handwritten Ministry of Health), these tests can also be performed in Panama uponmarriage certificate. It is advisable that couples apply for the official arrival marriage certificate prior to departing Saint Lucia. The official marriage If the wedding couple wants to get married legally, they need tocertificate is obtained from the Registry of Civil Status, located on Brazil get the application from the Panama Office (in Toronto); they thenStreet in Castries. The cost is USD $5.00.For further guidance, contact the need to get it notarized and bring it to the Ontario Official DocumentRegistry of Civil Status by telephone at 758 468 3195, or through e-mail at Services on 222 Jarvis Street (main floor); they then need to bring [email protected] to the Panama ConsulateCertificate of Baptism (If getting married in a Catholic church) Saint CroixSt. Maarten Superior Court of the Virgin IslandsSt. Maarten Tourism Board Tel: 340.774.2237vacationstmaarten.com https://superior.vicourts.org/office_of_the_clerk/family_division/Tel: (721) 542-2337 / F. (721) 542-2734marriageEmail: [email protected] Applications should be submitted to the court one month in advance; sintmaartengov.org/government/AZ/civilregistry/pages/marriage.aspxapplications less then one month should be submitted in person.Applicants traveling to the territory to be married should submit a letter Couples planning on getting married in St. Maarten must be at least 18detailing the date of visit, the length of stay and the preferred ceremony years of age. Requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to thedate if desirous of having the marriage performed by a judge. scheduled ceremony to be conducted by the Registrar. The following notarized original documents must be submitted to the Registrar withThe following documentation is required: the request: Application for Marriage LicenseA full abridged birth certificate to prove the legality of the name (otherLicense and Certificate of Marriagedocuments will not be accepted and a new birth certificate will be$100 application fee, non-refundable (payable by certified check or Destination Weddingsrequired if older than 3 years) money order; cash is only accepted if paying in person)Unmarried person(s) must present a declaration of marital status notA letter detailing date of arrival on St. Croix, length of stay and desired older than 3 months date of ceremony (not necessary if applying in person)If widow(er), a death certificate A certified copy of all applicable divorce decrees, if either applicant is divorcedIf divorced, a divorce certificate/decree or a final judgment A certified copy of all applicable death certificates, if either applicant Depending on the country of origin, the above requested documentsis widowedmay require legalization Full name, age and birthdaySome countries may require an Apostille Stamp which can beName of parents, (present/maiden and parents place of birth)obtained at the Secretary of State where documents were issued, theTobagoTobago Tourism Agency Civil Registry or High Court. In several countries, the documents must 41"