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In order to get married in the Bahamas the following legal requirements must be met:-

  1. You must be who you say you are and prove it with official government issued documents like a passport.
  2. You must be at least 18 years of age and either single, divorced or widowed
  3. If single, you must prove your single hood with an affidavit sworn before a lawyer, notary public or justice of the peace.
  4. If Divorced you must provide the original or certified copy of the "decree absolute" showing that your divorce is final.
  5. If Widowed, then the original or certified copy of the death certificate of your spouse is required.
  6. You must apply for a Bahamas issued "Marriage License" as this is needed before any marriage can legally be performed in the Bahamas.
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