Marrage Licence Information

Getting married in Tobago is easy & stress-free. Here's what you need to know to get a Special Marriage License under the recently amended Marriage Act (1996):

* Both of you must be non-residents of Trinidad and Tobago
* Three days' residence in the country must be established (calculated from the day after the date of arrival)
* The following documents must be produced:
* passport and airline tickets (for proof of residence)
* passport (for proof of identity)
* If divorced, original or notarized copy of degree absolute
* If widowed, original death certificate of spouse. Notarized English translation if not in English.
* If name differs on documents, deed poll or other proofs of name change

The marriage license costs TT$337.50 (US$55), which is payable in cash or in postage stamps obtainable from the General Post Office. Apply for your marriage license at one of the following offices:

Tobago Registrar General's Office
Jerningham Street, Scarborough
Tel: (868) 639 3210

Warden's Office
IDC Mall, Scarborough
Tel: (868) 639 2410