Getting Married in The Cayman Islands
Visitors wishing to be married in the Cayman Islands no
longer have to fulfill any waiting (residency) period. An amendment to the
Cayman Islands Marriage Law passed in November 1994 eliminated the previous 72
hour waiting period. This means that visitors can now get married on the day
they arrive, including passengers arriving on cruise ships, who may be legally
married during their day in port in Grand Cayman.
Visitors are advised to make arrangements in advance to
expedite paperwork and all required details.
A special license will be granted by the Governor for
non-resident couples. The application for this license can be obtained from the
Chief Secretary's Office, 4th Floor, (Room 406) Government Administration
Building, George Town, PH: (345) 949-7900. The fee for this license is CI $150
plus a CI$10 stamp duty (US$200 total).
It is now possible to obtain the special license the same
day.
The couple must arrange for a Cayman Islands Marriage Officer
before applying for the license. A list of officers is available from the Chief
Secretary's office and could be sent in advance of arrival.
Other requirements include proper documentation proving
citizenship and age (passport or birth certificate) and marital status (proof of
legal divorce decree or death certificate if spouse has died, if applicable);
Immigration pink slip showing legal entry into the Cayman Islands or
documentation proving visitors is a passenger on a cruise ship. The minimum
legal age for getting married without parental consent is 18.
A brochure 'Getting Married in the Cayman Islands' containing
complete guidelines and information is available from Government Information
Services, Broadcasting House, Grand Cayman. PH: (345) 949-8092; FAX: (345)
949-5936
