Mandatory Government Fees: 
Payable to government on application.

• Marriage License $100.00
• Marriage Certificate $20.00

Dr. Eldon’s Fees: are on a sliding scale and include telephone, email or in-person consultation.

• Fees are adjusted depending on the amount of services required from simple service only; to escorting to Registrar for licence application and pick up; whether a rehearsal is to be included; to any other custom-tailored requirements.
• If the ceremony is to take place on an island other than New Providence (Nassau) additional fees and expenses may be required.
• The fee is decided upon after the initial consultation.

Bahamian Law:

• Marriages performed in The Bahamas are legal in all countries.

• Requires both parties applying for the licence be in the  country 24 hours prior to the application.
• If the applicants are coming to The Bahamas on a cruise ship, they must be in Bahamian waters 24 hours prior to application for a licence.
• Both applicants must present themselves at the Registry Office to apply for the licence.
• If one or both of the applicants has been divorced the original divorce decree with raised seal must be presented to the Registrar when applying for the licence.
• For single non-Bahamians who have never been married an Affidavit stating such must be produced.
• Ceremonies can be performed on the same day as receipt of licence.
• Ceremonies must be performed before Official Sunset time.