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Many couples looking to tie the knot in the Caribbean find Anguilla’s regulations as easy and relaxed as the island itself. You can marry on a cay, on a boat, at sunset, in a church, on a beach, in a restaurant or luxurious hotel -- just about anywhere on Anguilla.

Couples marry under the authority of a special license that takes approximately two working days to process.

Both parties must present proof of citizenship of their resident country. These documents are the same documents that you will need to fulfill your entry requirements when visiting Anguilla; your passport or an original birth certificate accompanied by a photo identification such as a driver’s license.

If applicable, a divorce or death certificate must be present.

If one partner resides in Anguilla for at lease fifteen days before the date of marriage, the cost of the license is US$40.

If the stay is shorter, then the cost of the license is $284 (representing stamp duty).

Two witnesses are required.

If you plan to marry in Anguilla, contact the Minister and then the Magistrate at 264-497-2377 or 264-497-3477.

There are a number of churches on Anguilla if couples are planning more traditional tropical nuptials. Establishments of the following religions are on the island:

7th Day Adventist

Baptist

Catholic*

Church of Christ

Church of God

Lutheran

Methodist

Anglican

*Please note, marriage requirements for a wedding in the Catholic Church also require:

Confirmation papers

Baptismal certificate

Freedom to Marry papers

Pre Cana course

3-6 months advance notice