socialservices.gov.dm Apply For Special Marriage Licence Dominica : Ministry of Social Services, Community Development & Gender Affairs

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Social Services, Community Development & Gender Affairs
Type of Facility : Apply For Special Marriage Licence
Country : Dominica

Official Website : http://socialservices.gov.dm/

Guidelines for Obtaining a Special Marriage Licence :

1. Obtain Marriage Application Form (Form G) (PDF, 84.2 KB) and List of Required Documents for Grant of a Special Marriage Licence

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2. Present completed form and other required/relevant documents to the Ministry of Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs.

3. One of the under listed officers will be available to assist you :
** Assistant Secretary
** Minister’s Secretary
** Permanent Secretary’s Secretary

4. Pay relevant fees at the Accounts Section after the documents have been reviewed

Please note :
** For those wishing to meet the two day residency requirement (EC$300.00), the licence will be processed within three (3) days
** For persons opting for no residency ($EC500.00), await preparation and approval of licence or return within specified time
** For weekend and holiday weddings ($EC704.00) applicants will be required to contact the Ministry of Social Services office at (767) 275 3612

List of Required Documents for Grant of a Special Marriage Licence :
** Completed Form G (PDF, 84.2 KB) signed by both parties and witnessed/signed by a magistrate/justice of the peace/notary public/commissioner of oaths
** Valid Passport(s) must be presented for inspection
** Original birth certificate. Non-nationals must also provide a photocopy of their birth certificate
** EC$7.50 postage stamps

Please note :
** Non-marriage certificate or statutory declaration attesting to the marriage status of the applicants
** Decree absolute in case of divorce
** Death certificate if spouse is deceased

** Dead poll if name has been changed
** Evidence of consent if one of the applicants is below the age of 18
** Authenticated translation of any required documents which is not in English

Fees are applicable as follows :
** Licence Application Fee – EC$300.00
** Additional fee for licence granted under Section 39 (2) where applicants do not meet the two (2) day residency requirements – EC$200.00
** Weekend or public holiday processing fee – EC$204.00

In the event of unavailability of original documents for items 3 to 4, a notarized copy of the documents will be accepted.

Download Form :  https://www.statusin.org/uploads/5219-form_g.pdf

Contact Address :
Ministry of Social Services, Community Development & Gender Affairs
1st Floor
Government Headquarters
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
00109-8000

Phone : (767) 266 3249
Fax : (767) 449-8220