HOW TO APPLY FOR A MINISTER’S LICENCE
Two (2) forms will be issued to the applicant and these are:
(i) A blank Licence
(ii) A blank Form of Declaration
1. The blank Minister’s Licence (Schedule G) is to be stamped at the
Stamp Office, situated at 111 Harbour Street, Downtown kingston for a fee of Four Thousand Dollars (J$4,000.00)
Please note that nothing must be written on this document.
2. The Declaration Form must be completed and signed by a declarant (a third individual) in the presence of a Justice of the Peace. This declarant can either be a friend, family member or the Marriage Officer.
Please ensure that all relevant sections are properly completed i.e.
(i) Names in full means “first, middle, and last name.”
(ii) Condition means “bachelor or spinster/divorced/widow/widower.”
(iii) Calling means “occupation.”
(iv) Dwelling places and parishes mean “local address and parish of both parties.” If either of the parties is residing abroad, twenty-four (24) hours residence in the island is required and at which time a local address can be used.
3. Documents required: (original or certified copies only) Certification by a Justice of the Peace (Local) or Notary Public or Court Staff (outside of Jamaica)
(i) Birth Certificate, Driver’s Licence or passport (any one item)
(ii) Divorce Absolute if applicable ) These must be in
(iii) Death Certificate of spouse if applicable ) English
(iv) Persons aged sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) years need parental
consent which takes the form of a letter signed by the parent in the presence of Justice of the Peace/Notary Public.
N.B. Any marriage solemnized between persons either of whom is
under the age of sixteen (16) years shall be void.
Note also the Declarant should sign to the right of the bracket where the
Justice of the Peace signs.
4. Both forms along with the supporting documents must be returned
to this Ministry for approval prior to the date of the wedding
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The copy of the Marriage Register presented to you after your wedding is NOT a legal document and as such cannot be used to conduct business. You must obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate at the Registrar General’s Department.
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Lodging and Planning
Some hotels will make all arrangements for you. Special package prices include performance of the ceremony, tax, transportation costs and expenses incurred, plus any other special requests (wedding cake, etc.). Check with your hotel, as these packages vary.
Marriage License
Visitors can be married just 24 hours after arriving in Jamaica, providing prior application has been made for a marriage license. The cost of a license is 4000 Jamaican dollars (approximately US$60–US$65). To apply for your marriage license, call our Ministry of Justice at 1-876-906-4923 or visit:
Ministry of Justice
2 Oxford Road
NCB Towers, 10th floor/South Tower
Kingston 5
Tel: 1 876 906 4923 -31
Fax: 1 876 906 1712 - 3
Email: customerservice@moj.gov.jm
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Necessary Documents
Unlike many countries, Jamaica does not expect you take a blood test before getting married. However, the following documentation is required:
Proof of citizenship - certified copy of birth certificate, which includes father's name.
Parent's written consent if under 18 years of age.
Proof of divorce if applicable (original certificate of divorce).
Certified copy of death certificate for widow or widower.
Italian nationals celebrating their wedding in Jamaica must notify their embassy and have a certified copy of their marriage certificate forwarded to their embassy to be legalized and translated.
French Canadians need a notarised translated copy of all documents and a photocopy of the original French documents.
Wedding Officials
There are non-denominational Marriage Officers who can officiate either at their offices, in their homes or at a place chosen by the couple, and are able to provide witnesses. Marriage Officers charge anywhere from US$50–US$250.
Some of our Marriage Officers, located in our popular resort regions, are:
Kingston
Mr Silvera Castro
Civil Registrar of Marriages
c/o Caribbean Cement Company
Tel: 1-876-925-3690
E-mail: scastro@caribcement.com
Rev. Aaron Dumas
28 Sandringham Avenue, Kingston 10
Tel: 1-876-929-1667-8
Fax: 1-876-754-4115
Mr Roy Jones
4 Gibson Avenue, Kingston 6
Tel/Fax: 1-876-927-2522
E-mail: roy.jones@cwjamaica.com
Montego Bay
Carmen Thompson
37 Market Street, Montego Bay
Tel: 1-876-952-3782
Rev. Terrence Gordon
59 Kent Avenue, Ironshore
Montego Bay
Tel/Fax: 1-876-953-3376
Negril
Rev. Winston Barrett
c/o United Church of Jamaica & Grand Cayman
Tel: 1-876-955-2753
Pastor Lorrel Garwood
Lot #50, Phase 1, Llandilo
Savanna-la-Mar
Tel: 1-876-955-4672
Ocho Rios
Mr Raphael Mason
Exchange District
P.O. Box 274, Ocho Rios
Tel: 1-876-974-0479
Rev. Millard Edwards
Moneague, St Ann
Tel: 1-876-796-2612
Port Antonio
Rev. Delroy Farr
25 Mount Oakley Road
P.O. Box 229, Port Antonio
Tel: 1-876-993-3369
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