Jamaica Brides...Legal in US?

[inunez]

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Originally Posted by YoursTruly no wedding requirements for jamaica are legal in the US. confirm with your Wedding coordinator what documents are required

please elaborate. did you have a problem?

[Soon2beWed09]

So once I get back I have to wait 4-6 months to change my name legally? Hey I want to start using it right away I've earned it...lol

[Banana11]

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Originally Posted by Soon2beWed09 So once I get back I have to wait 4-6 months to change my name legally? Hey I want to start using it right away I've earned it...lol

I was married in early February and just finished changing my name. Didn't take 4-6 months for me. Not sure what the average is.

[boscobel]

I am going to merge this thread into the one Yolanda suggested, since it is basically the same topic...

[uspoiledme]

My FI and I can't agree on what is best. He wants our premarital counselor, who is also a preacher, to marry us here b4 going 2 Jamaica. I don't want the extra step, but it's important to him. What 2 do

[~*petals*~]

I saw this on google answers and thought I'd share in this thread-- I've just updated the links...

 

The good news is that as long as everything was done

properly in Jamaica and you came home with a legal document (in

English), your marriage is already valid in the U.S.. What is

important are the laws of the country where the marriage took place.

An original marriage certificate, issued by The Ministry of National

Security and Justice in Jamaica, is legal and recognized

internationally and no further steps need be taken (as long as your

certificate was issued by the Ministry).

 

MARRIAGE OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS ABROAD

Validity of Marriages Abroad

"In general, marriages which are legally performed and valid abroad

are also legally valid in the United States.

Marriage of U.S. Citizens Abroad

 

"Your marriage will be legal and binding worldwide"

Caribbean Wedding Requirements

 

The Ministry of National Security and Justice

12 Ocean Blvd., Kingston, Jamaica

Phone: (876)922-0080

Getting married in Jamaica (Jamaica)

 

The Knot

Marriage License: Basics - By TheKnot.com

[ajanders21]

It took us just over 4 months to get it, but its very colorful!

[~*petals*~]

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Originally Posted by ajanders21 It took us just over 4 months to get it, but its very colorful!

Did you need the official certificate to change your insurance plan at work (if applicable)?

[Scott-Pierre]

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Originally Posted by ~*petals*~ Did you need the official certificate to change your insurance plan at work (if applicable)?

Great question! I definitely would like to know the answer to this question as well.

[barrow]

Wow, this really helps. Thank you all. This is a great question.