Legal Requirements

Legal Requirements

- There are certain licensing requirements if wishing to get married in the Cook Islands

- Couples need to register 3 working days prior to Wedding date to obtain a Marriage License

- A Waiver Fee of NZD$80 will apply for less than 3 working days

- Couples must be 21 years of age or have written consent from parents

- Couples must produce their original Birth Certificates along with Passports If divorced a copy of the Decree Absolute is also required

- Death Certificate of a spouse if applicable is required

- All documents must be in English