Registry Wedding FAQs

To apply for Registry Wedding you can visit our website www.NIRA.gov.jm and select Marriage Appointment. Ensure you have the required documents to upload before completing the application form and making online payment. You can also visit our office with your required documents to book your wedding.

• A Minister’s License
• Original or certified copies of birth, adoption or naturalization certificates.
• Certified copy of Valid Government identification
• Original or certified Final Divorce / Judgment Papers/Decree Absolute or previous Marriage and Death certificate of spouse (if previously married).
• Two witnesses. MUST be 18 years or older.
• If documents are not in English they should be translated by a certified translator whose certification of authenticity must be attached. Photocopies must be certified by J.P. or Notary Public (if overseas).

To apply for Same Day & Next Day service you are required to have a previous computer generated certificate. You will be required to provide the person’s/child’s name, their mother’s name, their parish of birth, their date of birth and their birth entry number.
Same Day applications can be made at any office with the required pickup location being the Head Office in Twickenham Park, Spanish Town.

Next Day applications can be made at any office with the required pickup location being at the office of your choice.

The cost for a certificate (birth, death, marriage) is $7500(same day) $6000(next day). Any additional copies cost $500 at the time of application.

Customers are able to track applications online by going to APPLY NOW section of the website and selecting ONLINE TRACKER. Customers are required to enter the applicant’s last name and the tracking Number.