Belize Wedding Legal Requirements

Marriage ceremonies in Belize are internationally valid. We welcome the opportunity to plan your special day and give you a unique wedding ceremony that you'll never forget.
 

Requirements for obtaining a marriage license in Belize:

1. One of the parties must be in Belize 3 days prior to getting married and filling the license.
2. Photocopy of passport showing picture and date of arrival in Belize.
3. Applications for Special Licenses must be signed by both applicants, verified by affidavit and accompanied by the applicant’s personal identity documents (i.e certified copies of applicants’ birth certificate, passport, etc.).
4. Application can be submitted from applicants’ place of residence through a wedding planner in Belize at anytime in anticipation of their arrival in Belize.
5. Forms can be obtained at two locations.
   
   1. General Registry, Supreme Court Building, Belize City.
   2. Solicitor General’s office, East Block Building, Belmopan.
6. Completed forms along with the items in the following list must be presented to General Registry or Solicitor General.
   
   1. Identification documents – all documents required must be original documents but certified copies of the original documents are acceptable.
   2. Citizenship – no residency requirement.
   3. Blood test – no blood test or parental consent is needed if over the age of 18.
   4. Marital status – original or certified copy of divorce or death certificates must be presented if divorced or widowed.
   5. Witnesses – two witnesses (can include staff but they must be at least 18 years old)
   6. Marriage license fee (US $250)
   7. Proof that both parties are above 18 years of age.
7. Applications for special license can be obtained through the Registrar General in Belize City or the Office of the Solicitor General in Belmopan.
8. A fee of two hundred and fifty dollars (US$250.00) must accompany the application.
9. The ceremony may be performed by a senior Justice of the Peace at any place within Belize between the hours of 5:00 am and 9:00 pm inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and public and bank holidays.