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Getting married in Anguilla
Requirements for Marriage on Anguilla.
The government of Anguilla permits couples to marry on the island under the authority of a special license that takes 48 hours to process.
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Process time: 48 hours (both parties must be on Anguilla for 3 days before marriage)
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Documents: Proof of citizenship i.e. Passport
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Previous marriage: Divorce papers or death certificate
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Fee: $244.00 US
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Stamp Duty: $100.00EC in Postage Stamps
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Witnesses: Two witnesses required
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Contact: Magistrate 264-497-2377
It is recommended that couples arrive several days (at least 3 days) before the intended ceremony date to arrange paperwork.
Documents required to apply for a marriage license are the same as the documents needed for entry to Anguilla. These documents include: proof of citizenship such as a valid passport or birth certificate and driver's license with photo. In the event that one or both of the "intended" are re-marrying, proof of divorce or death certificate is required.
If one partner resides in Anguilla for at least fifteen days before the date of marriage, the cost of the license is US$40 and 100EC stamp duty in postage stamps.
If the stay is shorter, then the cost of the license is $244US and 100EC stamp duty in postage stamps. Go to the Post Office first and pick up your stamps. Two witnesses are required. If you plan to marry in Anguilla, contact the Magistrate at 264-497-2377 or 264-497-3477.
Anguilla Churches
Visitors are always welcome to attend the services of the various religions.
Anglican, Methodist, Seventh Day Adventists, Baptist, Church of God of Holiness, Church of God of Prophecy, Roman Catholic, Apostolic Faith, Jehovah's Witness (Kingdom Hall),
Bethany Gospel Hall (Plymouth Brethren) and the Muslim Faith.
Churches (list not complete)
Apostolic Faith Church, Blowing Point 497-8863
Central Baptist Church, Rey Hill 497-3324
Christian Fellowship Church, Bowing Point 497-6681
Church of God, North Side 497-2617
Church of God, Queen Elizabeth Rd. 497-2618
Church of God of Prophecy, West End 497-6703
Seventh Day Adventist Church, East End 497-4218
St. Mary's Anglican Church, The Valley 497-2971
Wesleyan Holiness Church, 497-5976
St. Gerard's Catholic Church, The Valley 497-2405
St. Augustine's Anglican Church, East End 497-4530
St. Andrews Anglican Church, Island Harbour
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