Q: What is the legal requirement of residency prior to applying for a licence in Grenada?

A: Three days (including weekends and public holidays)

Q: I’ve lost my original birth certificate – is a duplicate copy from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages sufficient?

A: Yes

Q: I am adopted and therefore do not have a Birth Certificate – only adoption papers – will this do?

A: Yes

Q: How long would a clergyman, lawyer or registrar have to have known the individuals to be able to attest to single status?

A: There is no given time-frame – however, the necessary legal documentation must be provided

Q: How long does it take to have the Marriage Certificate issued?

A: Approx. 2 working days

Q: How will I get my certificate if I leave within 2 days?

A: Prior arrangements can be made with the Registry General’s office to forward the certificate to a given address (all costs to be borne by the couple)

Q: Where do I obtain a Sworn Affidavit confirming my single status?

A: From a lawyer, registrar or clergyman (priest). The document must be on letter-headed paper, with an official stamp from the issuing office, together with

signature, must be placed on the document

Q: Can my partner and I use the same lawyer, registrar or clergyman to attest our single status?

A: Yes – if both parties reside in the same Borough, County or State. No- if both

parties live in different Boroughs, Counties or States.

Q: Can my partner and I use one affidavit to attest to both of us being single?

A: Yes – if both parties reside in the same Borough, County or State. No - if both parties live in different Boroughs, Counties or States.

Q: Is an official letterhead sufficient?

A: No – an official stamp from the issuing office, together with signature must be placed on the document

Q: Does an affidavit need a Notorary Public’s stamp?

A: No – an official stamp from the issuing office (Lawyer, Registrar or Church office), together with their signature is sufficient

Q: Do I need a blood test or other medical examination for a marriage in Grenada?

A: No.