Birth/ Death/ Marriage Certificates Anguilla

Organization : Government of Anguilla
Type of Facility : Birth/ Death/ Marriage Certificates
Country: Anguilla

Website : https://www.gov.ai/residents

Anguilla Birth/ Death/ Marriage Certificates

Birth, Death, Marriage & Adoption Ceritificates are easily obtainable from the Court House Building in the Valley. All certificates are available at a cost of $20.00 EC or $8.00 US.

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Getting Married:
Requirements for taking out a marriage licence in Anguilla

Thank you for choosing Anguilla to be your marriage destination

Parties/couples who intend to be married have two options:
** By the Magistrate at the Court House or
** By a Minister of religion who is a registered Marriage Officer for Anguilla

Requirements for marriages in Anguilla:
The couple(s) should:
** Both persons come into the Court Registry two days (the latest) prior to the day of marriage to make application for a marriage licence,
** Present both passports or birth certificate along with drivers licence or some other form of identification, (all passports should be valid)

** If divorced, present original divorce documents (Decree Absolute) bearing a Seal of the Court of divorce. We also accept copies of the divorce documents but they must be Certified True copies and signed by a Registrar or Clerk of the Court of divorce,
** Present a death certificate if one of the spouses from the previous marriage is deceased,

** If parties are under the age of 18 consent must be presented,
** Produce EC$100.00 or its equivalent of US$37.20 worth of Anguilla stamps, which can be obtained from the General Post Office in Anguilla,
** Make a payment of EC$650.00 or its equivalent of US$241.80 which is the cost of the Marriage license.

** European countries usually stipulate that an Apostile is attached to the Marriage certificate. (An Apostile is a standard certification attesting the validity of a document obtained in a foreign country). The cost of an Apostile is EC$150.00 / US$55.80 cash or by Travellers Cheques. The Apostile can be obtained at The Ministry of Finance in Anguilla.

Any questions or inquiries should be directed to the Judicial Department,
Telephone: (264) 497 2377/3347
Fax: (264) 497 5420

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 12:00pm / 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Closed on Public Holidays

Persons wishing to obtain certificates from overseas can do so by writing to the address below. Payment should be in the form of an international Bank Draft of Money Order made payable to the Government of Anguilla.

Registry Births Death Marriages:
The Court House Bldg
P.O Box 60
The Valley
Anguilla

FAQ :
What are the requirements for obtaining a marriage license?
** Both persons come into the Court Registry two days (the latest) prior to the day of marriage to make application for a marriage licence,
** Present both passports or birth certificate along with drivers licence or some other form of identification, (all passports should be valid)

** If divorced, present original divorce documents (Decree Absolute) bearing a Seal of the Court of divorce. We also accept copies of the divorce documents but they must be Certified True copies and signed by a Registrar or Clerk of the Court of divorce,
** Present a death certificate if one of the spouses from the previous marriage is deceased,

** If parties are under the age of 18 consent must be presented,
** Produce EC$100.00 or its equivalent of US$37.20 worth of Anguilla stamps, which can be obtained from the General Post Office in Anguilla,

** Make a payment of EC$650.00 or its equivalent of US$241.80 which is the cost of the Marriage license.
** European countries usually stipulate that an Apostile is attached to the Marriage certificate. (An Apostile is a standard certification attesting the validity of a document obtained in a foreign country). The cost of an Apostile is EC$150.00 / US$55.80 cash or by Travellers Cheques. The Apostile can be obtained at The Ministry of Finance in Anguilla.

I am visiting Anguilla, do I need to obtain an Anguilla Drivers licence?
** All visitors with foreign driver’s licences must purchase a temporary driving permit to drive locally for up to 6 months. The temporary permits cost $20.00 US or $53.76 EC and are available from the Inland Revenue Department or from most car rental agencies.

How can a foreign driver acquire a permanent anguilla driver’s licence?
** Persons must visit the Traffic department at the Valley Police Station to apply for the licence. If permission is granted the licence fee must be paid at the Inland Revenue Department.

What is the cost of an Anguilla Drivers licence?
** The cost of a one year licence is $80.00 EC; and expires on the 31st December of the year purchased. A three year licence cost $200 EC and is valid for 3 years after the date of issue.