Getting Married Abroad

What are ‘declarations of freedom to marry?

It is increasingly popular to marry abroad and this time of year the Carribean and South America is a common choice of destination. Whilst most travel companies will help you with your arrangements and the legal formalities required to marry overseas, one of the most common requirements to see a notary before you travel is to complete a declaration of freedom to marry or declaration of no impediments. So what does this mean?

Before you travel, usually any time up to three months before the date of the marriage ceremony, you will be required to declare that you are free to marry your intended spouse. Some countries have a standard form that the travel company may provide you with or you may be able to download this from the website of the embassy or high commission. Other countries are more relaxed on the exact format but may guide you as to the required content. 

Generally speaking all declarations require you to confirm your full name, date of birth, occupation and address. You should also provide your passport details. The same information is required for your intended spouse. Various destinations also like to know these details for your parents as ancestry is key in their culture. If you have changed your name, been married and divorced these details will also be essential and the appropriate supporting documentation will be needed as evidence to support that you are legally unattached again. Finally you will need to declare that you are currently single and able legally to marry and that you are not a blood relative of your intended spouse and know of no reason why you should not marry.

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