Legal Information
I really like the idea of the Cook Islands so is it possible to get married legally in the Cooks?
There are a number of questions relating to bride, groom, parents of bride & groom and witnesses, which need to be answered. These questions are detailed on our booking application which you will receive once you have a booking in place and submitted once you have decided on the preferred date and place for your wedding.
Please see below to give you a basic idea of what is required:
Documentation:
- Couple must be 21 years of age or over. Anyone under the legal age must have a written consent of their parents or legal guardians.
- Couples must apply for their wedding license 3 working days prior to their ceremony
- Passports
- Birth Certificates
- Divorce Papers if previously married
- Death certificate of previous spouse (if applicable)
Note: All above documentation must be written in English. If any documentation is not in English you must have the applicable document translated into English.
Couples must apply for their wedding license 3 working days prior to the day of their wedding ceremony. Most of the Cooks wedding package will incorporate transfers to the Registry and your Wedding Co-ordinator at your destination will assist you with the paperwork and process. This requirement may be waived by the Registrar upon request and approval, the waiver fee is NZD$55.00 (AUD$50).