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Nevis Marriage License Requirements

By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com

Nevis Marriage License Laws:
  • Waiting period: 2 full week days before the wedding
  • If the ceremony is to be performed by a Catholic priest, it must take place in a Catholic Church, and a letter must come from the couple’s resident priest verifying that they are unmarried and have received the necessary instructions
  • If an Anglican priest or other minister of religion is to perform the ceremony, a letter must come from the couple’s resident minister verifying that they are known and unmarried.
  • Nevis Marriage License Fees:
  • If the couple has been staying on Nevis for the minimum period of two full week days up to 14 days, the marriage license fee is US $80. If the couple has been staying on Nevis for 15 days or more prior to the marriage, the fee is US $20.
  • For those who have never been married, a notarized affidavit is required for a cost of US $20
  • If the couple is a resident in St. Kitts and Nevis for the stipulated period, a notary public and marriage officer would have to be paid. Charges vary.
  • Identification Needed for a Nevis Marriage License :
  • Both parties must have valid passports or birth certificates
  • Proof of divorce or a death certificate must be provided
  • All foreign documents must be translated into English and notarized
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