Getting Married in Jamaica

Dreaming of sharing the special day in lush, romantic Jamaica? With a little advance planning, your wedding day will be effortless. 

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 National Security & Justice at 1-876-906-4923 or visit:

Ministry of National Security & Justice
111 Harbour Street
Kingston
1-876-906-4923

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