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Official documents and legal procedures by country

Bahamas

Here are the all the details we have for Bahamas:

High Commission of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

10 Chesterfield Street London W1J 5JL
Tel: (020) 7408 4488
Email: information@bahamashclondon.net
Open Mon-Fri: 0930-1730

Source: Foreign Embassies in the UK at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office web site.

Wedding Information

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To get married in this country you will need to bring your original documents and photocopies thereof. English is an official language of this country, so you will probably not need a translation of the following documents to get married:

+	Birth Certificate
	Full birth certificate of both bride and groom required.
+	Affidavit
	If never previously married, an Affidavit certifying single status.
+	Decree Absolute
	If divorced, provide with a court stamp. An additional copy is usually required. with court stamp.
+	Spouse's Death Certificate
	If widowed, former spouse's Death Certificate and previous Marriage Certificate.
+	Proof of Change of Name
	Proof that has been stamped and signed by a solicitor is required if either party has changed their name by deed poll or statutory declaration. This also applies if a previously married woman has reverted to using her maiden name.
+	Adoption Certificate
	If either party was adopted, adoption certificate is required.

Other details required for legal statements include:

+	Full Names
	Bride and groom's full names.
+	Addresses
	Bride and groom's full addresses.
+	Occupations
	Bride and groom's occupations.

Parents' details:

+	Full Names
	Full names of parents if not on Birth Certificate. Full names of both sets of parents (if not on Birth Certificates).

Other:

+	Residency
	Minimum residency period, excluding day of arrival, in working days. 2 days.
+	Passport
	Valid 10-year passport of both bride and groom required.

Marriages abroad are recognised by UK law only if they were were conducted in accordance with the local law of the country - although it cannot be registered at a UK register office. If there is any doubt about the legality, contact the Home Office before making any arrangements.

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