Registration of Marriages
Marriages in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Department of Civil Registration and Identity Management (CRIM) is mandated by the CRIM Act to register all marriages nationally.
Vanuatu Recognizes four types of Marriage:
- Civil Marriage,
- Virtual Option,
- Custom Marriage,
- Religious Marriage
Requirements
Client comes to Registration Centre or email CRIM or provincial headquarters.
Client must provide a copy of their birth certificate or National ID.
Family must complete the Registration of Marriage Form and attached Calling of Bans.
Registrar completes the Marriage Registration Process.
Client pays Registration Fees (first one free for citizens).
Client is provided with the certificate or soft copy of the Marriage Registration Certificate and an updated Vanuatu ID to match any names changes.
What do you need to Register?
Civil Marriage
- A Registration of Marriage Form completed and signed
- Birth Certificate or Vanuatu ID of Bride, Groom, and Both witnesses
- Notice of Intended Marriage
- Call of Bands
- Notice of Marriage
- Municipal or Provincial Certificate of Marriage
Custom Marriage
- A Registration of Marriage Form completed and signed
- Birth Certificate or Vanuatu ID of Bride, Groom, and Both witnesses
- Notice of Intended Marriage
- Call of Bands
- Notice of Marriage
- Kastom Marriage Certificate Provided by Malvatumauri
(steps to obtain the Kastom Certificate are provided here)
Religious Marriage
- A Registration of Marriage Form completed and signed
- Birth Certificate or Vanuatu ID of Bride, Groom, and Both witnesses
- Notice of Intended Marriage
- Call of Bands
- Notice of Marriage
- Religious Certificate of Marriage
Citizen Married Overseas
- A Registration of Marriage Form completed and signed
- Birth Certificate or Vanuatu ID of Bride, Groom, and Both witnesses,
- Original Certificate of Marriage
Why is it important to update your Marriage statutes?
A registered marriage is legally recognised, which gives rights to inheritance, family benefits, and a pension. It allows you to egally change your name and obtain an updated Vanuatu ID, and it keeps your child’s family tree updated.
Any citizens married outside of Vanuatu are required to update their marital status with CRIM within 30 days of becoming married.
If you have any additional questions regarding the Registration of Marriage contact us.
Forms and Fees
Forms
Fees
Adoption
1,000 vt
First Registration
New White copy: Free
Birth Reprint Certified Copy with Green or Blue Design
1,000 vt
Birth Reprint Certified Copy with Provincial Flag Design
1,500 vt
Birth Reprint Certified Copy with Flag Design
2,000 vt
