Weddings

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Getting married in Fiji

Required documents

Couples must present themselves together to apply for the license.

Special license

Application form for special license can be obtained from Head Office of the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages in Suva, the Divisional Registrar Offices either in Lautoka or Labasa or any offices of the district officer. This license is valid only for 28 days from the date of issue [within which the marriage may be performed] is stated in the license and the marriage officer should satisfy himself/herself that the license is still in force.

Marriage Officers/Celebrants

Marriages in Fiji are solemnized by Government Offices or Ministers of Religions of the Christian faith or other suitably qualified persons professing any recognized religion, must first be registered as a marriage officer. The names of all marriage officers are published in the Fiji Republic Gazette upon registration and then annually at the beginning of each year.

The party who intend to get married should satisfy themselves that the marriage officer or celebrant assign to solemnize their marriage has already been registered. Should a party wish to be married in a garden, hotel and etc., arrangement should be made before hand with a marriage celebrant who will officiate the marriage. Travelling expenses for the celebrant should be met by the party concerned.

Witnesses and Signing of the Marriage Certificate

Every marriage shall be performed in the presence of at least two witnesses who can sign their names and are 21 years of age or over;

The particulars filled in the certificate of marriage in triplicate must be typed or printed and must be the same as the particulars in the special license;

Three copies of the certificate of marriage must be signed by the parties, the witnesses and the marriage officer;

The duplicate copy of the certificate of marriage must be given to one of the parties, the original must be sent within seven days to the district registrar or Registrar General [it in Suva] for recording purposes.

REGISTRY OFFICES FOR MARRIAGE IN FIJI

  1. Lautoka Crown Law Office
    1st Floor Rogorogoivuda House
    Tavewa Road
    Tel: [679] 600968
    Fax: [679] 304917
  2. The Registrar General's Office
    Ground Floor
    Suvavou House
    Suva
    Tel: [679] 315280
  3. District Office
    Korivolu Avenue
    Nadi
    Tel: [679] 700101
    Hours:
    Monday - Thursday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm
    Friday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
    Closed for Lunch 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

License validity

The special license is effective immediately after the application is received (within one working day) and processed by the registry. It is valid for 21 days from the date of issue.

After the marriage ceremony it is advisable to apply for a proper/typed marriage certificate. This can be obtained from the local registry office.- for returning nationals.

Travel Advice for visitors to Fiji and returning nationals: