The Registrar General, the Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Family Island Administrators or Commissioners, and Supreme Court Magistrates are Marriage Officers by virtue of their appointment. Other persons wishing to become marriage officers must obtain a marriage officer’s licence.


Eligibility 
  • Must have a theology degree.
  • Must be a pastor, assistant pastor or an associate pastor of a church.
  • Must be a Bahamian.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

 

Process 
  1. Complete an application for Marriage Officer’s Licence form.
  2. Submit the completed form along with supporting documents to the Marriage Registry of the Registrar General’s Department.
  3. You will be contacted within two or three days about your application and the granting of your licence.

Note:

  • Applicants possessing a theology degree are automatically recommended for appointment if they meet the other qualifications. Currently, only two officers per church are granted licences.
  • Applicants not having a theology degree will be required to study a “handout” based on the Marriage Act, write an examination and attain a score of at least 60%.

 

Application Form(s) 

Application for a Marriage Officer's Licence

Supporting Documents 
  • Completed application form.
  • A valid picture ID.
  • Two passport sized photos.

 

Turn-around time 

Varies depending on the qualifications of the applicant.
Deadline 

There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s) 

There are no fees associated with this service.

For more information please contact 

For more information, please contact the following:

Marriages Section
Registrar General’s Department
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street
P.O. Box N 532
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-9179/9113
Fax. (242) 322-5553
Email. Regbirth@bahamas.gov.bs 
Email. RegistrarGeneral@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays.

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Registrar Generals Department
Shirley House
#50 Shirley Street
P. O. Box N-532
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
registrargeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) - 397-9143-58
397-8995
397-9126
397-8953 397-9178
397-9162
397-9178
Fax: (242) - 322-5553
Agency Notices
  • UNSCR 1533 ISIL Da esh and Al-Qaida - UNSC - Sanctions Committee Adds Six Entries to Its Sanctions List - Update - 10 January 2024
    See details...
  • UNSCR Notice - 1267 Security Council ISIL Da’esh and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Seven Entries to Its Sanctions List
    See details...
  • The NPO Act (No. 25 of 2019) and The NPO (Amendment) Act (No. 28 of 2019)
    See details...
Useful Links
© 2011 The Official Website of the Government of The Bahamas.
All rights reserved.