Saba Marriage Requirements
The information below outlines the marriage requirements for getting married in Saba
Registration & Notification of Marriage
- Registration must be done before notification of marriage. This must be done in advance and can be done via e-mail: nellipeterson_4@hotmail.com, along with a letter requesting permission to be married on the island addressed to the Lt. Governor of Saba, see address below.
It should be sent in advance in order to secure a date and obtain all of the necessary information.
- For the "Notification of marriage" both parties must submit:
- An original, notarized birth certificate mentioning the names of the parents, also whether the parents are living or deceased.
Maiden names of "mothers" also necessary.
Birth certificate should be no older than 1 year.
- An original, notarized proof of "Single" state, not older than 6 months.
- If previously married an original entry of dissolution of marriage is required (Divorce decree) or deceased certificate.
- Copy of passport.
- Request to be married, written or in person to Nellie Peterson Civil Registrar.
- Written request to be married somewhere other than the Government Building (if so desire), to the Lt. Governor.
The Above must all be dated the same year as the Notification of Marriage
Marriage can be performed in the Court Room at the Government Building or outside the Government Building. If the desire is to be Married somewhere other than the Court Room, a written request has to be made to the Governor, see address below.
Witnesses must be residents of the Netherlands Antilles. If the desire is to be married inside the Court Room at the Government Building, two witnesses are needed, if the desire is to be married outside of the Government Building six witnesses are needed. Copies of each witness' Dutch identification card, or if of Dutch Nationality, a copy of Passport must be submitted.
Notification of marriage of residents must take place in person during office hours at the Census Office; Monday through Friday 8:30 - 11:00 and 13:00 - 15:00 hours. Non-residents not living on Saba can submit a written notification to and make a request to be married on Saba on desired date to :
Nellie Peterson
Civil Registrar of Saba
Census Office
The Bottom, Saba
In the space of time between the date of notification of marriage and Solemnization of marriage, a wait of at least three (3) weeks has to be Observed.
All documents, requests and information listed has to be sent a month before marriage date to the Census Office.
Fees
Rates of solemnization of marriage:
Monday through Friday (during office hours): NAFl. 75
Monday through Friday (after office hours): NAFl. 100
Outside the office during office hours: NAFl. 80
Outside the office after office hours on Saturday and on Sunday: NAFl. 110
Marriage Book: NAFl. 10
Marriage Certificate: NAFl. 10
If any additional information is needed please send questions to the address below.
Registrars Offices
The registrar's office should be contacted for specific rules regarding planning your destination or beach wedding in Saba. They will also provide information regarding marriage licenses and marriage certificates.
The Lt. Governor of Saba
The Bottom
Saba
Nellie Peterson
Census Office
The Bottom, Saba
Netherlands Antilles
Tel: 599 416 3497/3311/3312
Fax: 599 416 3582
Email: census@unspoiledqueen.com
nelliepeterson_4@hotmail.com
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