Civil Requirements

We will guide you through the entire process for getting married in Aruba legally.

Please ensure you have all the following documents ready before proceeding with your application.

  • Valid government-issued photo identifications (passports)

  • Birth certificates w/ Apostille

  • Death Certificate in case of Widow / Widower

  • A Final Divorce Degree if applicable

  • Passport Copies of two witnesses (min. 18 years of age) *

  • Certificate of No Impediment of Bride / Groom

  • The Aruba Declaration of Marriage Form (we will send this form to you)

  • The Aruba Declaration Single Status Form (we will send this form to you)

Civil Service Requirements

Apostille

Is a seal from the Secretary of State office where you have your domicile or seal by the Vital Statistics in State of domicile. This is a separate document authenticating the certificate copy and the employee who signed it.

Important: Copies of all documents are to be faxed/emailed for review no later than two (2) months prior to civil date and the originals (except passports) are to be submitted by courier (i.e. FedEx) at least one (1) month prior to wedding date. The bride & groom are required to be on island two (2) working days prior to the civil ceremony. Laws and requirements are subject to change with accordance to the laws of Aruba.