Get Married In Dominica

The following outlines will prepare you for your wedding in Dominica.

• One member of the couple must be in Dominica for a minimum of two (2) days prior to the ceremony.
• Birth Certificates and passports must be presented.
• Completed application form must be signed by both parties in the presence of a magistrate.
• Couple must sign separate completed declaration forms before a Commissioner of Oaths. $5.00 postage stamp must be affixed to each form and marital status form.
• A Decree of divorce or death certificate of former spouse must be provided where applicable.
• A license fee of $300.00 must be paid on submission of all above documents.

Once the license is issued it must be presented to the Registrar at the time of the marriage ceremony.

Additional Costs

• Marriages with the Registrar’s Office – EC $30.00
• Marriages celebrated outside the Registrar’s Offices will cost EC $100.00 plus a reasonable transportation fee.
• Lawyers fee for statuary declaration on marital status (inclusive of Affidavit) – EC $500.00

Church Weddings

Roman Catholic

• Must fulfill Government’s requirements.
• Must have documentation from respective Parish Priest indicating that appropriate preparation courses have been followed
• Must visit the Parish Priest in Dominica who may offer counseling.
• Cost of church wedding – EC $150.00

Methodist

• Must seek permission from the Government.
• Must publish bans and purchase marriage license.
• Must attend counseling sessions, normally three sessions.

Ministry of Community Development & Women Affairs
Government Headquarters
Roseau
Dominica

Tel: 767 448 2401