Apostille Marriage Certificate
MARRIAGE OFFICER
Vonnie is a Marriage Officer, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL UNDER SECTION 15 OF THE MARRIAGE ACT of Grenada (CAP. 184), lincesned to offciate at weddings in the state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Vonnie is a Marriage Officer, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL UNDER SECTION 15 OF THE MARRIAGE ACT of Grenada (CAP. 184), lincesned to offciate at weddings in the state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
APOSTILLE
Grenada joined the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents in 1974. Therefore, no diplomatic authentication or consular legalization of documents from Grenada is needed for successful legal communication with other member states of the Convention. The documents only need to be attested by an apostille certificate with an "apostille" stamp on it by the issuing state's authorities in order to be valid in the state of destination.
The apostille is a stamp of rectangular shape. It should be filled in in the official language of the issuing authority. The heading "Apostille (Convention de la Haye du 5 octobre 1961)" written in French is a necessary requirement for the apostille's validity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is responsible for issuing the apostille.
When the authorities issue public documents such as an offcial marriage certificate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade apostillized these documents if necessary. When the relevant authority in Grenada apostilled a marriage certificate, it legalizes it for foreign use. It implies authenticating the origin of the document and the authority of the officials who have affixed the signature, seal or stamp on the document by an authorized official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. After such verification, a special stamp - the apostille - is affixed to the public document or its certified copy. The apostille is usually placed on the back of the underlying public document or on a separate attached page.
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Grenada joined the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents in 1974. Therefore, no diplomatic authentication or consular legalization of documents from Grenada is needed for successful legal communication with other member states of the Convention. The documents only need to be attested by an apostille certificate with an "apostille" stamp on it by the issuing state's authorities in order to be valid in the state of destination.
The apostille is a stamp of rectangular shape. It should be filled in in the official language of the issuing authority. The heading "Apostille (Convention de la Haye du 5 octobre 1961)" written in French is a necessary requirement for the apostille's validity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is responsible for issuing the apostille.
When the authorities issue public documents such as an offcial marriage certificate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade apostillized these documents if necessary. When the relevant authority in Grenada apostilled a marriage certificate, it legalizes it for foreign use. It implies authenticating the origin of the document and the authority of the officials who have affixed the signature, seal or stamp on the document by an authorized official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. After such verification, a special stamp - the apostille - is affixed to the public document or its certified copy. The apostille is usually placed on the back of the underlying public document or on a separate attached page.
- Government Apostille Fee - US$11.00
- Administrative Fee - US$60.00
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PASTORAL COUNSELLING
The Pastoral Counsellor should advise the candidates for marriage or the married couple about the apostille.
The Pastoral Counsellor should advise the candidates for marriage or the married couple about the apostille.
WEDDING CEREMONY FEES
Fees for performing wedding ceremonies can vary a lot based on several factors. These factors include:
Fees for performing wedding ceremonies can vary a lot based on several factors. These factors include:
- Whether local or foreign;
- Affordability of clients;
- The nature of the services provided;
- Venue;
- And time of year.
- The fees range from $100 USD for locals to $200 -$300. USD for foreigners;
- Usually for non-nationals, the hotels determine the marriage officer's fee;
- Young couples in Grenada may get special rates.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for non-nationals getting Married in Grenada.
Couples are required to apply for a Marriage Licence from the Office of the Prime Minister. The process takes approximately two (2) to three (3) days. The couple can be married after the ffifth day of arrival in Grenada.
The following documents must be provided in English:
• Valid Passports
• Birth Certificates
• Sworn Affidavit (or letter from a Clergy Man, Lawyer or Registry), attesting that neither party has been married previously
• Decree Absolute, for each divorced party
• If widowed, the deceased's Death Certificate
• Legal proof if a name was been changed by Deed Poll
• If under 21, written parental consent by way of an Affidavit from a Lawyer or NotaryPublic.
Requirements for non-nationals getting Married in Grenada.
Couples are required to apply for a Marriage Licence from the Office of the Prime Minister. The process takes approximately two (2) to three (3) days. The couple can be married after the ffifth day of arrival in Grenada.
The following documents must be provided in English:
• Valid Passports
• Birth Certificates
• Sworn Affidavit (or letter from a Clergy Man, Lawyer or Registry), attesting that neither party has been married previously
• Decree Absolute, for each divorced party
• If widowed, the deceased's Death Certificate
• Legal proof if a name was been changed by Deed Poll
• If under 21, written parental consent by way of an Affidavit from a Lawyer or NotaryPublic.
