Summary
MyGateway says certified copies of marriage certificates may be requested online at a cost of BSD $20.00.
The service page says the online request is for Bahamian citizens age 18 or older who are applying for themselves. The Registrar General FAQ also says immediate family members may request birth, marriage, and death certificates if they can prove the relationship. Use the self-service route for your own certificate and confirm with the department before requesting someone else's.
Who This Applies To
- Bahamian citizens age 18 or older requesting their own marriage certificate online
- Immediate family members only if the department accepts the relationship proof for that case
Supporting Documents
- Valid government-issued ID
- Proof of relationship if you are requesting on behalf of an immediate family member
Fees And Timing
- Certified copy fee:
BSD $20.00 - Registrar General FAQ timing for birth, death, and marriage certificate requests:
two business days
How To Apply
- Open the Registrar General service area in MyGateway.
- Choose the marriage certificate service.
- Complete the online request in the way the portal directs.
- Be ready to satisfy any identity or relationship checks before the document is issued.
When To Escalate To A Human
- You are requesting the certificate for another person.
- You are not sure whether the relationship qualifies.
- The marriage record cannot be found or the details do not match.
- You do not meet the online-service conditions shown on MyGateway.