St. Lucia,is well known for its lush tropical beauty and breathtaking scenery,and is highly-regarded as a romantic retreat and a honeymoon and wedding destination.
Most of the hotels in St. Lucia provide special facilities for couples getting married on the island; some will also provide a private room or suite for the ceremony, if you prefer.
Getting Married in St. Lucia:
An application to be married in St. Lucia must be made by a local solicitor to the Attorney General, who will issue a marriage license after a two-day residency period. It takes two business days to process the application.
Documents Required:
● Passport
● Birth Certificate
● Decree Absolute (if one of the parties is divorced)
● In the case of a widow/widower a Death Certificate
of first spouse is required.
● A Deed Pool, if a name has been changed.
● Evidence of parental consent, in the form of a notarized sworn affidavit, if one of the parties is under the age of 18.
● If any required documents are not in English, an authenticated translation must be available. All documents need to be originals.
Schedule of Fees
● Notarial Fees & Marriage Licence -US$126.50
● Registrar Fees - US$46.00
● Marriage Certificate - US$3.00
● Legal Fees - US$100.00
● Blood Test - None Required Note: It is possible to be married on the fifth day after arriving in St. Lucia, if the above procedures are followed. Church weddings can be arranged for most denominations in advance. |
