Legal requirements for Marriage in Jamaica Visitors can be married just 24 hours after arriving in Jamaica providing prior application has been made for a marriage license. The cost of a license is $4000 JDS (approximately US$75-US$80). To apply for your marriage license, call the Ministry of National Security at 1-876-906-4908 or visit: The Ministry of National Security Mutual Life Building 2 Oxford Road , Kingston 5. Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Friday from 9:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. Unlike many countries, Jamaica does not expect you take a blood test before getting married. Documents required for Marriage in Jamaica Proof of citizenship - certified copy of birth certificate, which includes father's name Parent's written consent if under 18 years of age. Proof of divorce if applicable (original certificate of divorce). Certified copy of death certificate for widow or widower. Italian nationals celebrating their wedding in Jamaica must notify their embassy and a certified copy of their marriage certificate forwarded to their embassy to be legalized and translated. French Canadians need a notarised translated copy of all documents and a photocopy of the original French documents. There are non-denominational Marriage Officers who can officiate either at their offices, in their homes or at a place chosen by the couple, and are able to provide witnesses. Marriage Officers charge anywhere from US$50 – US$250.