Curacao Marriage Requirements
The information below outlines the marriage requirements for getting married in Curacao
- You and your future life partner must be living outside the Netherlands Antilles.
- At least two months before your wedding day you must notify in writing from abroad that you wish to be married. Together with your request you add the corresponding original documents mentioned at item #6. As to the passport, a copy is sufficient for the time being. Please state more than one wedding date. (See further instructions at item #6 for a clear explanation concerning the necessary documents.
- Within two weeks after the Register Office has received and checked your documents, you will be notified Ð if everything is in order Ð when and at time your marriage will be performed. If there are any documents lacking, or not in order, or if more documents are necessary, you will be informed at this time.
- The legal ten-day period between the notification of your wedding and the performing of it, is effective two weeks after all the documents have arrived at the Register Office. All documents must by that time have been approved by the Register Office.
- In order to identify the bridal couple it is important that you report to the Register Office 3 days at the latest before your get married; you can then also make the acquaintance of the official of the Register Office.
- This complicated rule is in your own interest to safeguard your marriage and to allow for any contingency. Your have to hand in the following original documents together with your notice of marriage, or you must have these documents with you when you are on the island:
a) Birth Certificate (not older than 6 months)
b) Valid passport
c) Evidence that you are single (not older than 6 months)
d) If your were divorced or if you are a widow/widower, please present evidence of this (not older than 6 months).
e) You may be asked for more documents, this depends on your personal circumstances. You will be notified on this item as per item #3.
- The following countries are exempt from authentication:
Aruba,
Italy,
Austria,
Belgium,
Luxembourg, Portugal,
Germany, Turkey,
France,
Switzerland, The Netherlands,
Netherlands Antilles
Treaty of Luxembourg, September 26, 1957, treaty publication 1968, 168 Exception from authentication
- The wedding package costs between NAFL 350 and NAFL 750 depending on what you make of it.
The marriage certificate is charged separately and costs NAFL 32.50
Registrars Offices
The registrar's office should be contacted for specific rules regarding planning your destination or beach wedding in Curacao. They will also provide information regarding marriage licenses and marriage certificates.
The Register Office of Curacao
Burgerlijke Stand Bevolkingsregister en Verkiezingen (BSB&V)
A.M. Churnanceiro Boulevard 13, Willemstad
Curacao
Tel: 5999 461 1844 Fax: 5999 461 8166
Email: info.bsbv@curacao-gov.an
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