NOTE: The Jamaican Consulate Atlanta has no relation to or jurisdiction over the Registrar General’s office in Jamaica. This information is only provided as a service to the public.
Please contact the Registrar General’s office directly for any questions related to your marriage certificate applications.
The first step in obtaining a copy of your marriage certificate is to complete the online marriage certificate application form. You can complete the form on the Registrar General’s Department (R.G.D) website at https://www.rgd.gov.jm/index.php/application-forms
Go to the following section at the bottom of the page and click on the “Apply Now” button:
Once you have completed the form correctly, click “Submit Application” located directly under the Marriage Certificate Application Form.
You can get the latest application fees here:
https://www.rgd.gov.jm/index.php/products-and-service/prices
You can contact the Registrar General’s office directly at:
| Address: | Twickenham Park, St. Catherine |
| Telephone: | 876-749-0550 876-619-1260 |
| Email: | information@rgd.gov.jm |
Angela Shepherd says: Hi I am applying for Australian Citizenship and need my previous marriage certificate urgently. It was Michael Gareth Wilding Angela Brenda Shepherd Sandcastle Resort Parish of St Ann Ocho Rios 19/4/1996 I havnt got the name of minister
Monica burch says: How can I find out if a Marriage is still Valid in Jamaica?
George Farrell says: Need a copy of my marriage certificate. I have emailed and called and got not help
Maria says: How do I know if my marriage is valid and if yes, how do I get a certified true copy? thank you
Marcia D Robertson says: I’m applying for my marriage certificate, but would like my son to collect it for embassy in Jamaica, should I put his name as the applicant, that he could collect it in Jamaica to take to the embassy in a week time?
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Sam Jacobs says:
How do I obtain a certificate copy of my mom’s marriage license and certificate
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james slater says:
What to do now a out my copy of my marriage certificate amesslater506@gmail.com
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Anna Vargo says: I’m trying again to get my marriage certificate. I’m in the USA. I’ve called and called. Nobody ever answers. Please help. I can’t drive due to my license expired and I must have the certificate. Please!!! HELP!
Email me please.
John says: I needed a copy of our marriage certificate. Filled out the form with our info, paid the fee, and the copy arrived in the US about a week later. Thanks for your help!
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I applied and paid in early March 2023 and I still have not received a thing. I have called and they said I should be getting it but here we are in May and I still have nothing.
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copy needed asap in order for wife to be on my insurance. deadline is June 2nd
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Carolyn cindy Dunkley says:
My name is carolyn cindy irving that the name i married in married name is anglin but after the wedding i get my new birth certficate and its dunkley on what can be down to change my name from irving to dunkley that the name on my birth paper i have no documents to show that am irving i only can prove that am dunkley
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Russ says:
Worked for us. Got 2 copies of our marriage certificate in the mail within 2 weeks of requesting as described above.
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Zoia says:
Was there a charge and was it an easy process please?
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Natalie 
How might access marriage license application for ceremony that took place Nov. 07,1894 at Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica. Groom: Jacob German, bride: Sophia Gibbons.
Amber Harbin says: I have submitted two request I need a response urgently for a license and registration or me and my kids will be homeless. Looking at the other comments really concerns me. All I need is a copy of my marriage certificate. I can not stay in this state without this proof!
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Keonda Grant-Taylor says:
Hello, did you ever receive your marriage license. I’m going through the same thing. Did the tracking info come through email?
paul 
Jenny says: I am having no luck in getting a hold of anyone in regards to a marriage certificate. When I call 8766191260, no one answers and I wait on hold for over an hour. I have filled out the online forms. Can someone please get back to me. Thanks for your help! Jenny
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Sheila says:
Did you have any luck getting a copy of your marriage license? I’m needing a copy of mine an was wondering the best way to go about doing it.Thanks for any help 😊
Deb K 
leslie burley 
Starr McCall says: Is there a option for by air mail (next day) If so how do I go about doing that option? 1 more question: What if you can’t remember the witness names, what do you put?
Theneisha W says: Greeting, my partner and I are considering getting married but not sure where to start. Can anyone give assist?
*Not using a wedding planner nor having a big wedding
DeVaughn says: I want to know if someone is still married to his wife, which he married in Jamaica. Is this of public records?
Colm Mc Grory says: I got married in runaway bay, I’m a typical man and forgot all of the details apart from my name and wife’s name…
David says: Is marriages public records if so how and where can I search to see if my fiance was married in Jamaica
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heather graham Nicholas says:
I need my marriage certificate urgently i do not remember the marriage officer information please instruct me on what to do
patricia murray says: I submitted an application for a copy of my marriage certificate since April 29/2020. I made my payment online. Tracking # 080602903228. I need your help please, thank you.
God bless you.
Sandy says: I applied and sent the fee 2 months ago to get my marriage certificate and still haven’t got iit
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Marda Gordon-Martin says:
I submitted an application for a copy of my marriage certificate but was unable to make the payment online. What should I do.I need this document urgently ref# 0806-0 290-7441
Douglas Lawson says: Trying to find out where the marriage certificate I ordered on line on the 16th of March. The file number is #0806-0290-0394. I am awaiting this to get a visa application processed.
Thanks
Doug
Dexter A Alexander says: Hello i got married in jamaica 2004 and lost my marriage Certificate and need to get a copy. I now live in the U.S. where can i get a copy
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Dexter did you have any luck getting a copy? I lost mine in a fire an I’m not sure how to get a copy. I’m thinking here in my state I had to show a copy when I changed my name, driver license ect. So I’m praying I can see if our court house has a copy. PLZ any info would be appreciated.
Anita says: My ex is trying to say I was married in Jamaica to someone in order not to pay spousal support in US…how can I prove I was never married in Jamaica?
Marjorie Robinson says: What is the turn around time and cost for birth, marriage and divorce documentation. from Jamaica
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admin says:
We have no idea. Please contact the Registrar General’s office in Jamaica using the contact information in the above comments. We have no connection to that office.
Steven Zenczuk says: Hi, I filled the form in the other day but haven’t heard anything back yet. Can you please let me know if you’ve received my form.
Regards
Mr Zenczuk
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Hi:
We do not have anything to do with the Registrar General’s office. You will have to contact them directly. See contact info in the Frequently asked questions.
Robert Carroll says: In the section labeled “Don’t know your marriage officer’s name?” The CLICK HERE button does not work.
What steps can I take, since I am not able to call Jamaica on my phone?
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It worked for me. Make sure you are using Chrome or Firefox as your browser.
You can also try the following direct link:
https://www.rgd.gov.jm/index.php/application-forms/marriage-entry-form
Nicole Muir says: Good Afternoon, that link to get the Pastors name does not work I have been trying since last week.
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Hi Nicole:
Please contact the Registrar General’s office directly at 876-619-1260. We are not affiliated with them so we cannot assist you in this matter.
Delroy watson says: Hello my name is Delroy
Can you tell me how many copy of birth certificate am I allowed to have
And also can my power of attorney apply and obtain marriage and birth certificate on my behalf.
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Richard says:
I Am presently living overseas, got married 2009 in Jamaica but I can’t find my marriage certificate, how can I go about getting a new one
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Hello Delroy:
The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta does not handle any matters concerning the issuance of Jamaican marriage or birth certificates. These matters are only handled by the Registrar General’s Office in Jamaica. Please contact them directly at 876-619-1260 regarding Marriage or Birth Certificate matters.
Sincerely,
Jamaican Consulate Atlanta
Angella Fogah 
Nicola says: I ordered duplicate marriage certificate on 3rd September which stayed up to 30 days for delivery to UK. This has not arrived please can you advise when I can expect delivery
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Hello Nicola:
We do not have anything to do with the issuance of marriage certificates. Also, our jurisdiction only covers the state of Georgia. Please contact the Registrar General’s Office in Jamaica at 876-619-1260 regarding Marriage or Birth Certificate matters.
Sincerely,
Jamaican Consulate Atlanta
Marissa says: Hello, I have tried twice to submit a request for a copy of my marriage license and have not gotten any response. I have filled the online form out twice. What else can I do?
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Ray burns says:
Trying to search marriage certificate no luck can someone help plz it wont allow me to apply and search
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Hi Marissa:
Please try calling the Registrar General’s office in Jamaica. Sorry, we do not handle birth certificate matters at the Consulate.
Alison crowe says: Hi, I am trying to get a copy of my marriage certificate but I do not know the name of the lovely man that married us so I can’t complete the form on line.
We were married in Montego Bay on the 12/11/14 and were only there for the day as we were on a cruise. My name is alison crowe (Lomas) and his name is John Crowe .
Can you please let me know how I can find this information out,
Many thanks
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Denisha Stokes says:
I need a copy of my marriage license. I don’t remember the man who married us.
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Denisha Stokes says:
Hello my name is Denisha Stokes I have been married to Michael Willie for six years. I can’t find any records of our marriage.We married in Jamaica I don’t remember the man who did it. I need a copy of my license
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Diane Tucker says:
Hello
I would like to get a copy of my wedding licenseMay 20, 2015
Couples Resort
Negril Jamaica
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Julene says:
Alison try calling again yo make sure you are legally married because u need to be in the country at least 24 hours to legally marry in Jamaica. Also if you have the certificate his name should be there
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Saneasha Byfield says:
Hello i am not in Jamaica and would like to get a copy of my marriage certificate. If i apply online can i make someone bring the money there to pay it
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My husband and I were married in Jamaica and he passed away in December 2019. I have a filed for spousal Social Security and have been denied because I do not have the original marriage certificate. How do I get an original. The one I have is certified to be a true copy of original record.
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Debbie says:
I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m trying to get a copy of my marriage certificate also. No one answers back at the register department. Did you ever get a copy of your certificate? I need it for SS and have torn the house up looking for a it. Can’t find it anywhere.
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Hi Allison:
Thanks for your question.
If you scroll to the bottom of the “Marriage Certificate” section on the Registrar General’s website you will see a section labeled “Don’t know your marriage officer’s name – Click Here”
Click on the button and follow the instructions.
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Sheveana Henry says:
Hello.. good afternoon.
I got married in 2015 and I don’t have a marriage certificate as yet . how do I go about getting it.-
Anthony says:
So if you don’t submit the marriage register document so your not count as been
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Christopher James Nicholls says:
Hi, I was wondering if you can help me please I so-called got married in Jamaica 1819 years ago don’t know the dates all the parish so I think it was a scam ie. Not a real marriage. I live in the UK, I have been through records and can’t find any final of me being married, I was just wondering if there was anything you could check for me please
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Hi, I am trying to get a copy of my marriage certificate but I do not know the name of the lovely man that married us so I can’t complete the form on line.
We were married in Montego Bay on the 12/11/14 and were only there for the day as we were on a cruise. My name is alison crowe (Lomas) and his name is John Crowe .
Can you please let me know how I can find this information out,
Many thanks
Hi Allison:
Thanks for your question.
If you scroll to the bottom of the “Marriage Certificate” section on the Registrar General’s website you will see a section labeled “Don’t know your marriage officer’s name – Click Here”
Click on the button and follow the instructions.
Hello.. good afternoon.
I got married in 2015 and I don’t have a marriage certificate as yet . how do I go about getting it.
So if you don’t submit the marriage register document so your not count as been
married?
Alison try calling again yo make sure you are legally married because u need to be in the country at least 24 hours to legally marry in Jamaica. Also if you have the certificate his name should be there
My husband and I were married in Jamaica and he passed away in December 2019. I have a filed for spousal Social Security and have been denied because I do not have the original marriage certificate. How do I get an original. The one I have is certified to be a true copy of original record.
I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m trying to get a copy of my marriage certificate also. No one answers back at the register department. Did you ever get a copy of your certificate? I need it for SS and have torn the house up looking for a it. Can’t find it anywhere.
Hello i am not in Jamaica and would like to get a copy of my marriage certificate. If i apply online can i make someone bring the money there to pay it
Hello
I would like to get a copy of my wedding license
May 20, 2015
Couples Resort
Negril Jamaica
Diane Kochersperger
Francis Tucker
Hello my name is Denisha Stokes I have been married to Michael Willie for six years. I can’t find any records of our marriage.We married in Jamaica I don’t remember the man who did it. I need a copy of my license
I need a copy of my marriage license. I don’t remember the man who married us.
Hello, I have tried twice to submit a request for a copy of my marriage license and have not gotten any response. I have filled the online form out twice. What else can I do?
Hi Marissa:
Please try calling the Registrar General’s office in Jamaica. Sorry, we do not handle birth certificate matters at the Consulate.
Trying to search marriage certificate no luck can someone help plz it wont allow me to apply and search
I ordered duplicate marriage certificate on 3rd September which stayed up to 30 days for delivery to UK. This has not arrived please can you advise when I can expect delivery
Hello Nicola:
We do not have anything to do with the issuance of marriage certificates. Also, our jurisdiction only covers the state of Georgia. Please contact the Registrar General’s Office in Jamaica at 876-619-1260 regarding Marriage or Birth Certificate matters.
Sincerely,
Jamaican Consulate Atlanta
Hello my name is Delroy
Can you tell me how many copy of birth certificate am I allowed to have
And also can my power of attorney apply and obtain marriage and birth certificate on my behalf.
Hello Delroy:
The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta does not handle any matters concerning the issuance of Jamaican marriage or birth certificates. These matters are only handled by the Registrar General’s Office in Jamaica. Please contact them directly at 876-619-1260 regarding Marriage or Birth Certificate matters.
Sincerely,
Jamaican Consulate Atlanta
I Am presently living overseas, got married 2009 in Jamaica but I can’t find my marriage certificate, how can I go about getting a new one
angellaf2015@gmail.com
Good Afternoon, that link to get the Pastors name does not work I have been trying since last week.
Hi Nicole:
Please contact the Registrar General’s office directly at 876-619-1260. We are not affiliated with them so we cannot assist you in this matter.
In the section labeled “Don’t know your marriage officer’s name?” The CLICK HERE button does not work.
What steps can I take, since I am not able to call Jamaica on my phone?
It worked for me. Make sure you are using Chrome or Firefox as your browser.
You can also try the following direct link:
https://www.rgd.gov.jm/index.php/application-forms/marriage-entry-form
Hi, I filled the form in the other day but haven’t heard anything back yet. Can you please let me know if you’ve received my form.
Regards
Mr Zenczuk
Hi:
We do not have anything to do with the Registrar General’s office. You will have to contact them directly. See contact info in the Frequently asked questions.
What is the turn around time and cost for birth, marriage and divorce documentation. from Jamaica
We have no idea. Please contact the Registrar General’s office in Jamaica using the contact information in the above comments. We have no connection to that office.
My ex is trying to say I was married in Jamaica to someone in order not to pay spousal support in US…how can I prove I was never married in Jamaica?
Hello i got married in jamaica 2004 and lost my marriage Certificate and need to get a copy. I now live in the U.S. where can i get a copy
Dexter did you have any luck getting a copy? I lost mine in a fire an I’m not sure how to get a copy. I’m thinking here in my state I had to show a copy when I changed my name, driver license ect. So I’m praying I can see if our court house has a copy. PLZ any info would be appreciated.
Trying to find out where the marriage certificate I ordered on line on the 16th of March. The file number is #0806-0290-0394. I am awaiting this to get a visa application processed.
Thanks
Doug
I applied and sent the fee 2 months ago to get my marriage certificate and still haven’t got iit
I submitted an application for a copy of my marriage certificate but was unable to make the payment online. What should I do.I need this document urgently ref# 0806-0 290-7441
I submitted an application for a copy of my marriage certificate since April 29/2020. I made my payment online. Tracking # 080602903228. I need your help please, thank you.
God bless you.
Is marriages public records if so how and where can I search to see if my fiance was married in Jamaica
I need my marriage certificate urgently i do not remember the marriage officer information please instruct me on what to do
I got married in runaway bay, I’m a typical man and forgot all of the details apart from my name and wife’s name…
I want to know if someone is still married to his wife, which he married in Jamaica. Is this of public records?
Greeting, my partner and I are considering getting married but not sure where to start. Can anyone give assist?
*Not using a wedding planner nor having a big wedding
Is there a option for by air mail (next day) If so how do I go about doing that option? 1 more question: What if you can’t remember the witness names, what do you put?
I am having no luck in getting a hold of anyone in regards to a marriage certificate. When I call 8766191260, no one answers and I wait on hold for over an hour. I have filled out the online forms. Can someone please get back to me. Thanks for your help! Jenny
No one is responding to my requests either. Best of luck.
Same here.
Did you have any luck getting a copy of your marriage license? I’m needing a copy of mine an was wondering the best way to go about doing it.Thanks for any help 😊
I have submitted two request I need a response urgently for a license and registration or me and my kids will be homeless. Looking at the other comments really concerns me. All I need is a copy of my marriage certificate. I can not stay in this state without this proof!
Hello, did you ever receive your marriage license. I’m going through the same thing. Did the tracking info come through email?
how did you get on did you get it as we are trying
How might access marriage license application for ceremony that took place Nov. 07,1894 at Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica. Groom: Jacob German, bride: Sophia Gibbons.
I needed a copy of our marriage certificate. Filled out the form with our info, paid the fee, and the copy arrived in the US about a week later. Thanks for your help!
Worked for us. Got 2 copies of our marriage certificate in the mail within 2 weeks of requesting as described above.
My name is carolyn cindy irving that the name i married in married name is anglin but after the wedding i get my new birth certficate and its dunkley on what can be down to change my name from irving to dunkley that the name on my birth paper i have no documents to show that am irving i only can prove that am dunkley
I have go a reply you
Hi John, how did you pay your fee
I applied and paid in early March 2023 and I still have not received a thing. I have called and they said I should be getting it but here we are in May and I still have nothing.
copy needed asap in order for wife to be on my insurance. deadline is June 2nd
copy needed asap in order for wife to be on my insurance. deadline is June 2nd
I’m trying again to get my marriage certificate. I’m in the USA. I’ve called and called. Nobody ever answers. Please help. I can’t drive due to my license expired and I must have the certificate. Please!!! HELP!
Email me please.
I’m applying for my marriage certificate, but would like my son to collect it for embassy in Jamaica, should I put his name as the applicant, that he could collect it in Jamaica to take to the embassy in a week time?
How do I obtain a certificate copy of my mom’s marriage license and certificate
How do I know if my marriage is valid and if yes, how do I get a certified true copy? thank you