their parent or guardian. Weddings must take place between the hours of 6am and 8pm. Also, according to liquor licensing laws, if you get married on a Sunday (on liquor-licensed premises), then no live music can be played. For more information on marrying in Cayman, see the Cayman Islands Government’s website at www.gov. ky. If you would like to get married on either Cayman Brac or Little Cayman, then visit www.itsyourstoexplore.com/wedding for more information.
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Civil Partnerships In September 2020, civil partnerships officially became legal in the Cayman Islands. This applies both to new civil unions between same-sex couples, heterosexual couples and pre-existing unions. The process of arranging a civil union is similar to that for a marriage but with a few additional steps. The main area that could cause delays is the fact that it is possible
for someone to object to the union taking place (called a caveat) and any objections must be adjudicated by the Grand Court. For this reason it is advised that couples start the application 4-6 weeks in advance of the ceremony date. There are three ways that a couple can apply for a civil partnership to be formalised. (1) They can apply to the Registrar, at the Government Administration Building. (2) They can enlist the help of Civil Registrars such as Simply Weddings Cayman. ( SE E AD T H I S PAG E ) (3) They can employ a civil partnership officer. The names and addresses for civil partnership officers can be obtained from the General Registry or from the government website www.gov.ky. Once you have decided your preferred route to apply for civil partnership, you will be asked to provide a copy of your passport and immigration status and then sign a statutory declaration attesting to the fact that their application meets the requirements of the Civil Partnership Act 2020. When your officiant has completed
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Proof of Identity – a Cayman Islands Voter’s Registration Card or passport
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Proof of marital status (legal divorce decree
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CI$15 - Marriage Certificate (RMC) CI$200 - Special Marriage Licence
Note: Fees to wedding celebrants for a Notice of Banns, objection and witnessing or solemnising a marriage may vary.
the due diligence on the application, including publishing the Notice of Intention to have a civil union, either the Registrar or the Civil Registrar, depending on who is dealing with your request, will
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