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Edward Teach, the notorious pirate known as Blackbeard was born in Spanish Town 'of very creditable parents.' He went to sea at age 15 and drifted into piracy. By the turn of the 18th century he was in command of his own vessel. Blackbeard was so called because he had a beard so huge that he twisted it into tails and tied it with ribbons. Adding to his ferocious appearance, he also stick fuses under his hat and light them as he battle. It was said that he is supposed to have had 14 wives. |
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Romance flourishes in our One Love paradise. Celebrate your special moment and enjoy your newly wed bliss in the fascinating splendour of our island. |
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Visitors can be married just 24 hour after arriving in Jamaica
providing prior application has been made for a marriage license.
The cost of a license is four thousand Jamaican dollars
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To apply for your marriage license, call our Ministry of National Security & Justice at 1-876-906-4923 or visit:
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Ministry of National Security & Justice |
111 Harbour Street
Kingston
1-876-906-4923
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Friday from 9:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. |
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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 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.]
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: |
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Kingston |
Mr. Silvera Castro
Civil Registrar of Marriages
c/o Caribbean Cement Company
Tel: (876) 925 3690
Email: scastro@caribcement.com
Rev. Aaron Dumas
28 Sandringham Avenue, Kingston 10
Tel: (876) 929 1667 – 8
Fax: (876) 754 4115
Mr. Roy Jones
4 Gibson Avenue, Kingston 6
Tel/Fax: (876) 927 2522
Email: roy.jones@cwjamaica.com |
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Montego Bay |
Carmen Thompson
37 Market Street, Montego Bay
Tel: (876) 952 3782
Rev. Terrence Gordon
59 Kent Avenue, Ironshore
Montego Bay
Tel/Fax: (876) 953 3376 |
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Ocho Rios |
Mr. Raphael Mason
Exchange District,
P.O. Box 274, Ocho Rios
Tel: (876) 974 0479
Rev. Millard Edwards
Moneague, St. Ann
Tel: (876) 796 2612 |
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Port Antonio |
Rev. Delroy Farr
25 Mount Oakley Road,
P.O. Box 229, Port Antonio
Tel: (876) 993 3369 |
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Negril |
Rev. Winston Barrett
C/o United Church of Jamaica & Grand Cayman
Tel: (876) 955 2753
Pastor Lorrel Garwood
Lot #50, Phase 1, Llandilo
Savanna-la-Mar
Tel: (876) 955 4672 |
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| 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. |
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