Ambergris Caye Wedding
The following information will assist visitors who are considering getting married in Belize:
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CIVIL or CHURCH WEDDING IN BELIZE
Most hotels will help with your arrangements including securing a minister or officer of the court to perform the ceremony. However, if you wish to make these arrangements on your own, please contact the Registry Department before you leave home to secure a licensed person and court date to perform a legal ceremony. Your marriage in Belize will be valid internationally.
1. Both parties must be in Belize at least three days before applying for a marriage license.
2. Forms can be obtained from two locations: General Registry, Supreme Court Building, Belize City and Attorney General Office, Belmopan.
3. Forms must be completed and signed in the presence of a Justice of the Peace (J.P.). Ask for J.P.s in your area.
4. Completed forms along with the following must be presented to General Registry or Attorney General:
- Proof of Citizenship in the form of an ID card or Passport
- Photocopies of your passport showing your picture and date of entry into --Belize
- Proof of Marital status, if widowed or divorced
- Marriage license fee (US $100)
6. Two witnesses who can be local volunteers willing to help, must accompany couples who have a legal ceremony in court. Cost: US $5
LEGAL COSTS
- Marriage license - $100 US
- Legal ceremony in court - $5 US
- Religious officer - Varies (donations to the churches and schools welcome)
Registry Department
Treasury Lane
Belize City
Telephone: 011-501-227-7377
Fax: 011-501-227-0181
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8 am - 12 nn & 1 pm - 5 pm
DOING IT ON YOUR OWN
To get the festive elements of your wedding organized you can choose to do it yourself or request the assistance of your resort, hotel or tour operator. With most hotels offering personal service yours is sure to have some experience in making these arrangements. There are often often wedding and honeymoon packages complete with accommodations for the happy couple and as many family and friends that wish to come along,someone licensed to perform the ceremony, catering, room service and decorations to your specifications.
With the paperwork and legal ceremony complete in Belize City, you can have your dream wedding in whatever setting you choose, using anyone as your minister. Remember this is where you get to be creative and have fun.
RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
Belize has a wide variety of religious denominations including: Roman Catholic, Anglican, Ep
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