Turks and Caicos

Located 925 kilometres (575 miles) southeast of Miami and about 160 kilometres (100 miles) north of the Dominican Republic, the Turks and Caicos are an extension of the Bahamas.
This beautiful British Crown Colony of 40 islands and cays is a place where you can still ‘get away from it all’. Breathtaking turquoise waters, white sand, snorkelling and diving as good as anywhere in the world, fascinating historical sites, a friendly welcome and virtually no crime, are just a few of the things that make these islands so special.

Weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
T	77	77	80	82	84	87	89	89	88	85	82	79
S	7	7	7	9	10	8	9	9	7	7	7	7
R	2	1	1	2	4	9	6	8	7	7	2	2

Key to symbols used:
T - Average daily maximum temperatures
S - Average daily sunshine hours
R - Average monthly rainfall (if higher than 0.5”)

Flight time: 11.5 hours
GMT + or -: - 5
Visa: Not required

Documents and Legal requirements
All original documents must be presented to the Registrar by the person completing the forms.
Residency: There is a residency period of 1 day in Turks and Caicos before an application for a marriage licence can be made. There is then a time period of 2-3 days before you can receive the licence, after which you are free to marry.
Proof of ID: Your birth certificates and valid 10-year passports will be required to prove your identity.
Proof of Status: A sworn affidavit must be obtained prior to your date of travel, declaring that you are both single and free to marry.
Divorced: If either of you are divorced the original Decree Absolute is required.
Widowed: If you are widowed the Death Certificate of your former spouse is required.
Age restriction: If you are under twenty-one years then evidence is required as consent of one or both parents or guardian in the form of an affidavit, stamped by the Notary Public
Name change: If your name has been changed by deed poll you must provide legal proof.
Adopted: If you are adopted your adoption papers are required.
Other: A letter stating your occupations, marital status, age, present address and father’s full name must also be produced.
Religious weddings: For church weddings most ministers require proof of membership.

Ceremonies
In Turks and Caicos you can choose from a traditional church wedding ceremony (see further information for contact numbers), a civil ceremony at your hotel, at the Marriage office or court house or marry on a beach in the sunset

Obtaining your marriage licence
To obtain your marriage licence you must be resident in Turks and Caicos for twenty-four hours before you can make an application, which should be made through the registrar’s office (see Further Information for addresses). The fee for a marriage licence is US$50. If you have a specific date in mind for your wedding it is advisable to make a special request to the Registrar prior to your arrival.

Your ceremony can be conducted by a local minister, marriage office, Justice of the Peace or Registrar.

Further information

Turks and Caicos Tourist Board 66 Abbey Road Bush Hill Park Enfield Middlesex EN1 2RQ Tel: 020-8350 1000 Fax: 020-8350 1011 Email: mki@ttg.co.uk Website: www.turksandcaicostourism.com	Grand Turks Ms Marjorie Williams Marriage Officer The Registrar’s General Office Front Street Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Tel: 001-809 946 2800 Fax: 001-809 946 2821
Providenciales Leonara Missick Marriage Officer C/o The Chief Secretary’s Office Butterfield Square Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: 001-649 946 4258 Fax: 001-649 946 4528	Church weddings Anglican – Tel: 001-809 946 2289 Methodist – Tel: 001-809 946 2115 Roman Catholic – Tel: 001-809 941 5136 Baptist – Tel: 001-809 946 2295 Faith Tabernacle – 001-809 946 4214 New Testament Church of God – Tel: 001-649 946 2175 Jehovah’s Witnesses – Tel: 001-809 946 2532 Church of God of Prophecy – Tel: 001-809 946 2394 Seven Day Adventist – Tel: 001-809 946 2065

Always check with local authorities as this information may be subject to change.