Marriage License Overview

Destination Weddings by Cruise Planners (www.destinationtravel-cruises.com) can assist in obtaining a marriage license in most destinations for an additional processing fee. Once the wedding has been reserved,  Destination Weddings by Cruise Planners will send the bridal couple detailed marriage license requirements. Bridal couples booked for a legal wedding are responsible for fulfilling the marriage license requirements for their desired wedding destination. All applications and appropriate documents should be received sixty (60) days prior to the vacation date to avoid late fees. Please note that in some destinations, the courts are closed on weekends as well as local and national holidays. Some may charge additional weekend or holiday fees. Couples providing their own marriage license must present it to the marriage officiant prior to the ceremony.
Certified Copies

A certified copy has a raised seal or stamp. It must be the original certified copy. Certified copies of birth/death certificates may usually be obtained from the Department of Vital Statistics in the state where the birth/death occurred. A certified divorce decree may usually be obtained from the courthouse that presided over the divorce. All documentation in another language other than English, must be legally translated and notarized.

Apostille

A seal that authenticates the document for use abroad.

Wedding couples that reside in Europe who will have their wedding performed in the United States or St. Thomas may need to acquire an apostille for an additional fee. The apostille is verification from the United States Government that the marriage license is a true and legal document. All couples should check with their local marriage bureau to see if this document is necessary for them to register the marriage in their country of residence.

Note: Prior to the wedding, couples are encourage to contact their nearest agency to verify if additional documentation is required to register their marriage in their country of residence.  

Destination	Cost	Witnesses	Requirements
Aruba	$400	2 witnesses ($75 each)	Couple provides original copies of birth certificate with apostille Couples must provide original single status reports Need to provide, where applicable, original divorce decrees or death certificates Photo copies of ID’s for couple as well as witnesses
Barbados	$300	2 witnesses (no charge)	Photo copies of ID’s for couple Photo copies of birth certificates for couple (must provide originals on day of wedding) Need to provide, where applicable, copies of divorce decrees or death certificates (must provide originals on day of wedding)
Bermuda	$466	2 witnesses (no charge)	Need to provide, where applicable, copies of divorce decrees or death certificates
Cozumel, Mexico	$640	4 witnesses ($55 each)	Photo copies of birth certificates for couple Need to provide, where applicable, copies of divorce decrees or death certificates Photo copies of ID’s for couple as well as witnesses Blood work required Visa required ($55 each)
Florida- Key West, Cape Canaveral, South Florida, Tampa	$220	None	Couple must complete online application and submit copy to their event manager Florida residents must obtain their own marriage license in Florida
Grand Cayman	$375	2 witnesses (no charge)	Photo copies of ID’s and birth certificates for couple (must provide originals on day of wedding) Need to provide, where applicable, copies of divorce decrees or death certificates (must provide originals on day of wedding)
Hawaii- Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Kona, Maui	$60	None	Couple must obtain their own marriage license in Hawaii.  Couple should check with the Hawaii State Department of Health website for more information. Your event manager can offer assistance.
Jamaica- Falmouth, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios	$320	2 witnesses ($60 each)	Photo copies of ID’s and birth certificates for couple (must provide originals on day of wedding) Need to provide, where applicable, copies of divorce decrees or death certificates (must provide originals on day of wedding)
Nassau, Bahamas	$465	None	Nassau has a 1 business day residency requirement Photo copies of passports and birth certificates for couple Need to provide, where applicable, copies of divorce decrees or death certificates Apostille, certified copy, certificate and notarization all included in cost of license
New Orleans, LA	$27.50	None	Couple must obtain their own marriage license in Louisiana.  Couple should check with the New Orleans Marriage Office for more information. Your event manager can offer assistance.
Puerto Rico	$285	None	Couple must arrive 2 business days prior to the wedding Photo copies of ID’s and birth certificates for couple (must provide originals on day of wedding) Need to provide, where applicable, copies of divorce decrees or death certificates (must provide originals on day of wedding) Blood work required
St. Lucia	$465	2 witnesses ($60 each)	Couple provides original copies of birth certificates Need to provide, when applicable, original divorce decrees or death certificates Apostille cost $175, Certified copy $50
St. Maarten	$685	6 witnesses ($75 each)	Couple provides original copies of birth certificate with apostille Need to provide, where applicable, single status report or original divorce decrees or death certificates with apostille Photo copies of passports for couple as well as witnesses
St. Thomas	$345	None	Need to provide, when applicable, original divorce decrees or death certificates

*Please consult your Cruise Planners travel advisor (www.destinationtravel-cruises.com) or event manager for a complete list and procedures of marriage license requirements. 

Note: Costs listed include processing fees, if applicable. All marriage license and holiday fees are non-refundable and are charged in US dollars. All prices are subject to change per government regulations, contact your event manager for a more complete list of pricing.