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Necessary Documents
We must receive photocopies of all documents at least 5 weeks before the wedding date and all originals will be required during the formalities in Mauritius.
 1 copy of the birth certificates of both parties
1 copy of the main pages of each passport (usually the first 3 pages)
Any document relating to a previous divorce, the decease of previous husband/wife or a change of name (in case the bride has obtained her final decree of divorce less than 10 months before the new wedding date, we must also have a medical certificate confirming that she is not pregnant. The ceremony cannot be performed otherwise)
A letter from both parties attesting that they want to get married in Mauritius and on the chosen date. This document should bear the current permanent address of each party and their profession.
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Procedures
During the formalities in Port Louis, the couple must be decently dressed, according to the Supreme Court rules: the gentleman should wear long trousers and shoes (shorts & mini-skirts for both and slippers for the gentleman, are not allowed)
After their arrival in Mauritius and at least 2 working days before the wedding day, the couple will have to come to our capital city, Port Louis for the following formalities:
- Go to the Civil Status Office to check passports and all original documents against the copies sent to us before the arrival. If everything is correct, the officer will remit to the couple a document certifying that they are non-residents of Mauritius
- An officer of the attorney’s office will prepare the draft of the affidavit and will accompany the couple to the Supreme Court.
- Continue the procedure at the Supreme Court where the couple will swear the affidavit before the Chief Registrar.
- After all the formalities in Port Louis, the couple will proceed to the Civil Status Office situated in the vicinity of their hotel for the preparation of the Bans.
The wedding can be celebrated at least 24hrs after the publication of the Bans (if all the formalities have been completed and are agreeable to all parties concerned) either at the Civil Status Office of the area where the couple is residing or in any private premises (the hotel for example)
The ceremony will be performed by the Civil Status Officer of the area where the couple is residing
Notes
Other documents may be necessary in specific cases.
Documents can be sent either by fax or by email, should be legible and should be in English or French.
All documents should reach our office at least 5 weeks prior to the couple’s arrival in Mauritius.
The couple must be in Mauritius at least 2 working days before the scheduled wedding date.
The ceremony can take place on any weekday (from Monday to Friday) except public holidays and the final date will also depend on the availability of the Civil Status Officer.
The ceremony will be performed in English or French.
In addition to the usual documents produced by non citizens and non residents for the celebration of their Civil Wedding in Mauritius, all French Nationals should now produce a “certificat à capacité de mariage”.
In cases where the couple is not fluent in English or French, a translator should be booked for the formalities in Port - Louis & the wedding at the hotel.
This service implies additional costs and it is essential to make reference during the reservation.
Note that in case not Both groom and bride are fluent in English OR French, the extra service of a translator is compulsory. This service implies additional costs and it is essential to make reference during the reservation.
Additional Conditions Applicable for a translator
Rates applicable for translator Assistance during the wedding formalities & wedding day at hotel. Price includes:
Assistance fees for the translator
Transport costs for the translator
Affidavit fees with the Supreme Court & Attorney-at -Law for the translator |
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