St. Martin / St. Maarten / Weddings / Marriage

Marriage requirements for non-residents differ substantially between Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin.

In Dutch St. Maarten:

Couples 21 years of age or older may marry in Dutch St. Maarten. For all of the necessary details, contact:

Office of the Registry
Sualiouga Road #6
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Netherlands Antilles
Tel 599-5-22457

or

The Lieutenant Governor
Government Administration Building
Clem Labega Square
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Netherlands Antilles
Fax 011-5995-24884

In French St. Martin:

Documents required for foreigners to wed: original birth certificate (or copy with raised seal); certificate of good conduct (including certification of "single status"); residency card (one of the couple must have resided on the island for at least one month prior to the ceremony); medical certificate (including blood test) issued within 3 months of marriage; French translation of English language documents. A Bulletin de Mariage and Livret de Famille are delivered at the ceremony. No fee is involved.

ST. MARTIN / ST. MAARTEN / Weddings / Marriage
Marriage requirements for non-residents differ substantially between Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin. In Dutch St. Maarten: Couples 21 years of age or older may marry in Dutch St. Maarten. For all of the necessary details, contact: Office of the Registry Sualiouga Road #6 Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Netherlands Antilles Tel 599-5-22457 or The Lieutenant Governor Government Administration Building Clem Labega Square Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Netherlands Antilles Fax 011-5995-24884 In French St. Martin: Documents required for foreigners to wed: original birth certificate (or copy with raised seal); certificate of good conduct (including certification of "single status"); residency card (one of the couple must have resided on the island for at least one month prior to the ceremony); medical certificate (including blood test) issued within 3 months of marriage; French translation of English language documents. A Bulletin de Mariage and Livret de Famille are delivered at the ceremony. No fee is involved.
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