How To Become A Marriage Officer In Jamaica

All aspects of a wedding ceremony are considered very important to its intended outcome; the venue, catering, decorations, etc. But none is as important as the marriage officer - there is no marriage without a certified marriage officer.

It is an esteemed position that provides you the privilege of not only getting between two lovebirds during a wedding ceremony but also having a memorable impression on their lives.

So if you have ever considered becoming a certified marriage officer in Jamaica, allowing you the honor to officiate the holy matrimony of others but are not quite sure where to begin, the following is the information needed.

But first though.

Who is a Marriage officer?

By definition, a marriage officer is anyone who is legally authorized to officiate a wedding ceremony. It is a minister who is licensed by the state to legally marry two individuals.

And what (else) do they do?

Roles of a Marriage Officer

Guiding couples on their journey to marriage. They help to give the couple an idea and understanding of the lifetime commitment they’re about to make.

Now you know!
So exactly what are the steps to becoming a certified marriage officer?

How To Become A Marriage Officer In Jamaica

1. First you must first be a Minister Of Religion.
   It is the first prerequisite in Jamaica.

A letter of application in your (the applicant's) handwriting. It is to include the address of the church or churches and the number of members in the congregation(s).

Upon receipt of the gazette of appointment for the Marriage Officer, the Registrar Generals Department (RGD), will then contact you and invite you to a training seminar.

This seminar would include training in all aspects of the marriage act including role play, marriage officer’s identification, Marriage Act
and The Marriage Manual.

Note that a fee is usually charged for the seminar.