Getting married in Cayman

Each year brings an increasing number of inquiries by people living abroad who are wishing to marry within the Cayman Islands.

In 1983 the Marriage Amendment law was changed in the Cayman Islands allowing the governor to grant a special license making it now a simple process for visitors to be able to marry whilst on their vacation. Provisions may now be performed as soon as an application has been processed under the special license. Persons wishing to obtain a special license must complete an application to the Deputy Chief Secretary at the Government Administration Building in George Town. The application must be signed by both parties involved giving their full names, occupations, permanent address and any current temporary address. It must also name the marriage officer who is to perform the ceremony, state whether either party has been previously married, and confirm that there is no impediment of kindred alliance or other lawful hindrance to the intended marriage.

The following must also be presented:

• Proof of identity - Original or certified birth certificate or passport
• Cayman Islands international embarkation/disembarkation card or cruiseship boarding pass.
• Certified or original copies of divorce decrees/death certificates.
• A letter from the authorized Marriage Officer who will officiate at your ceremony Two witnesses

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