Applying for a marriage license in The Bahamas is a relatively straightforward process when using our Priority Bahamas Marriage Application Service. But here's a general outline of the steps you'll need to take to apply for a marriage license in The Bahamas:

1. Residency requirement: Both parties must be in The Bahamas for at least 24 hours before applying for the marriage license. You'll need to present valid proof of your arrival date, such as a stamped passport or an immigration card.
2. Age requirement: Both individuals must be at least 18 years old to get married in The Bahamas without parental consent. If either party is under 18, written consent from a parent or guardian is required.
3. Obtain a declaration: Both parties must obtain a declaration certifying that there is no legal impediment to the marriage. This can be obtained from a Bahamian notary public, commissioner, or justice of the peace.
4. Gather necessary documents: You'll need the following documents when applying for a marriage license:
   1. Valid passports
   2. Birth certificates (original or certified copies)
   3. If either party was previously married, a certified copy of the final divorce decree absolute or death certificate (if applicable)
5. Apply for the marriage license: You will need to complete the marriage license application form and have it notarized by a licensed Bahamas marriage officer of Justice of The Peace, along with any other required documents. You will then go to the Registrar General's Office (or the designated office on the island you're getting married) to submit your application for the marriage license interview and pay the associated fees. The marriage license fee is $100.00 and the license is usually issued within two business days. And here is marriage license Bahamas online help.
6. Plan your wedding ceremony: Once you have your marriage license, you can plan your wedding ceremony. It can be a religious or civil ceremony, but it must be performed by a licensed marriage officer in The Bahamas. Make sure to have two witnesses present who are at least 18 years old.
7. Obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate: After the wedding ceremony, the marriage officer will submit the completed marriage register to the Registrar General's Office. You can obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate for a fee of $20.00, which will serve as legal proof of your marriage anywhere you happen to live in the world, including the United States of America and Canada.

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In The Bahamas, the process of obtaining a marriage license typically takes around 1-2 days. However, you must fulfill certain requirements before applying for a marriage license:

1. Both parties must be present in the Bahamas for at least 24 hours before applying for a marriage license.
2. You need to present valid photo identification (e.g., passports) and, if applicable, evidence of the dissolution of any previous marriages (e.g., divorce decree or death certificate).
3. If either party is under the age of 18, written consent from a parent or guardian is required.

Once you have met these requirements, you can apply for the marriage license at the Registrar General's Office. The license is usually issued within 1-2 days, but it may take longer during peak wedding seasons. The marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue, giving you ample time to plan and hold your wedding ceremony in the beautiful islands of The Bahamas.

You can use this marriage license Bahamas online form to get our Priority Marriage License Service which can usually help you get your marriage license within 1- Hour.