Legal requirements for Marriage in Trinidad and Tobago Both parties must be non-residents of Trinidad and Tobago Three days' residence in the country must be established (calculated from the day after the date of arrival). Points to remember Marriages may be performed by a certified marriage officer on any day, between 6am and 6pm, in a public place. The licence must be presented to the marriage officer for the ceremony to be carried out. All marriages are considered civil except for Hindu, Muslim and Orisha ceremonies, which have additional requirements. Most countries automatically recognise our marriages as legal. But a few require certain procedures to be carried out at consulates or embassies in Trinidad , or upon return to your home country. It's wise to check the requirements of your country with regard to foreign marriages beforehand. Apply at one of the following offices: Tobago Registrar General's Office, Jerningham Street , Scarborough . T: 639-3210 Inland Revenue, Sangster's Hill, Scarborough . T: 639-2410 Trinidad Registrar General's Office, 72–74 South Quay, Port of Spain . T: 624-1660. Documents required for Marriage in Trinidad and Tobago Note: Non-English documents must be translated into English and notarised. Proof of residence — passport and airline tickets Identification — passport If divorced, original or notarised copy of decree absolute If widowed, original death certificate of spouse Deed poll or other proof of name change where name differs on documents Persons under age 18 must have documented consent from a parent or legal guardian The legal certificate, special licence and marriage certificate costs TT$337.50 (US $55), which is payable in cash.