City Hall in Aruba

It just came to mind that those of you planning to actually marry on Aruba should be sure to check the dates City hall is closed. National Holidays mean no service and it is easy to overlook checking this in the excitement.

My aunt said that all legal civil weddings in Aruba are held in the town hall in Aruba. Does anyone here knows the civil wedding requirements?

Both of must present a proof that you are single, of course your birth certificates, a photocopy of passports, witnesses and must be of legal age. Do they accept a widower?

I have learned that foreign travelers to Aruba are not allowed to have a civil marriage unless if one of the partners is a full-time Aruban national. When can you consider yourself as a full-time Aruban National?

Of course tourists can get married on Aruba (there might be some real old information on the internet which should be removed)

Aruba civil wedding requirements:

Couple must submit a Certificate of no impediment for bride and groom (also referred to as a single status report) This certificate of no impediment could be obtained at the bureau of vital statistics which is located in the department of health.
Copies of birth certificate for bride and groom with the names of your parents and including an apostille form. (state certification). This form with apostille-seal could be obtained at the office of State (Secretary of State). Click here for an example of the US apostille form.
If either party has been divorced we need to receive a copy of the 1st and last page of the divorce decree(s).
If either party is a widow(er) we need to receive a copy of the pertaining death certificate.
Valid passports for the couple and their witnesses. Copy of the photo and detail pages need to be submitted. (If couple does not have any witnesses, we will provide them).
Intention to marry form (ask your wedding planner)
All documents are to be faxed for review and then submitted by courier (i.e. FedEx) at least one (1) month prior to the desired wedding date.

Regards,
Robert Arenz