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After the solemnisation or celebration of any marriage under this Act, it shall not be necessary, in support of such marriage, or in any action, suit, or proceeding where the same may come into question, to give any proof of the consent of any person whose consent thereunto is by law required, or the actual dwelling of the parties married, or of either of them, before the marriage in any specified district, for any prescribed period, or that the banns were published, or notice of intended marriage given in the place wherein or by or to the person by or to whom the banns ought to have been published, or the notice given or that the marriage was solemnised or celebrated, in the place and by a person, where and by whom the same ought to have been solemnised or celebrated: Provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent any evidence being given that such marriage is null and void under any provision of this Act expressly declaring such marriages to be null and void, but the burden of proof shall in all such cases lie on the party alleging any such marriage to be null and void. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Prohibiting of proceedings to compel marriage.
66. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
In no case whatsoever shall any suit or proceeding be had in any Court or before any jurisdiction whatsoever, to compel the celebration of any marriage, by reason of any promise or marriage contract entered into, or by reason of seduction or of any cause whatsoever which shall arise after the coming into operation of this Act, any law or usage to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent any person aggrieved from suing for or recovering damages in any Court, or by any proceeding wherein and whereby damages may be lawfully recovered for breach of promise of marriage, or for seduction or other cause as aforesaid. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Invalidation of certain marriages.
67. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
If any person or persons— (a) save in the cases mentioned in Part VII— (i) knowingly and wilfully intermarry in any other place than the building wherein marriages may be lawfully celebrated; or (ii) knowingly and wilfully intermarry without due publication of banns, or licence from the Attorney-General or his or her representative, or a certificate from the Registrar-General or Magistrate first had and obtained; or (Amended by Act 6 of 1976) (b) knowingly and wilfully consents to, or acquiesces in the solemnisation or celebration of their marriage by any person not being a marriage officer, the marriage of such persons shall be null and void to all intents and purposes whatsoever. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
28 CAP.
12.09 Marriage Act LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 Securing of property when necessary consent to marriage not obtained.
68. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
(1) Where either of the parties to a marriage is under eighteen years of age, not being a widower or a widow, and is married under this Act, without the consent of the person whose consent is by law required, no community of property between the parties for the benefit or to the advantage of the party marrying such minor shall take place, nor shall any property be acquired from such minor by the other party to the marriage by last will, gift, transfer, or in any other way whatsoever, nor shall any stipulation made by such party by any ante-nuptial contract for any benefit from the property of such minor be valid or of any effect. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
(Amended by Act 7 of 1987) (2) It shall be lawful for the parent or guardian of the minor whose consent has not been given to such marriage to take proceedings in the High Court by action for securing such property; and the High Court shall have power in such action to order and direct that all the property of such minor shall be secured under the direction of such Court for the benefit of the minor or of the issue of the marriage, or of both in such manner as the said Court shall think fit, for the purpose of preventing the offending party from deriving any interest or pecuniary benefit from such marriage. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Saving clause as to fees.
69.
Nothing in this Act shall affect the right of any marriage officer to receive for any duty performed by him or her under this Act such fees as have heretofore been customarily paid to ministers of the same denomination for the performance of duty.
Payment of fees into Treasury.
70. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Payment of fees into Treasury.
70.
All fees received under this Act by the Registrar-General or a Magistrate except the fee received by him or her under section 50(2) shall be paid into the Public Treasury of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
(Amended by Act 7 of 1987) Marriages prior to coming into operation of Act declared to be valid. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Every marriage which has before the coming into operation of this Act been 71. solemnised in Saint Christopher and Nevis by a minister of the Christian religion between any two persons whether of the age of twenty-one or not, and with the full religious rites of the denomination to which the persons or either of them belong or belongs and duly registered by the officiating minister in the accustomed manner at the time of solemnisation, shall in Saint Christopher and Nevis be deemed and is hereby declared to have been and to be valid and of full force and effect. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Regulations.
The Attorney-General may make regulations generally for giving effect to the 72. provisions of this Act.
(Inserted by Act 4 of 2002) __________ LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 Marriage Act CAP.
12.09 29 FIRST SCHEDULE FORM A (Section 12(1)) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 REGISTER OF MARRIAGE OFFICERS.
No.
Name.
Denomination.
Date of appoint- ment.
Postal Address.
Originally given.
At present time.
Remarks. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Originally given.
At present time.
Remarks.
FORM B (Section 15) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 MARRIAGE NOTICE BOOK.
Names and Surname.
Condition, i.e.
widower, bachelor, widow or spinster.
Rank, profession or occupation.
Dwelling place.
Age Length of residence.
Marriage District in which parties respectively dwell.
Date of notice accepted and entered by Marriage Officer in Marriage Notice Book. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Between and Between and Signature of Marriage Officer Signature of Marriage Officer 30 CAP.
12.09 Marriage Act LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 FORM C (Section 15 and 45) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 REGISTRAR’S CERTIFICATE. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 REGISTRAR’S CERTIFICATE.
I, Magistrate of district* ................................................................................ marriage officer in and for the State of St. Christopher and Nevis do hereby certify that on the ........................................ day of ............................................. the following notice was duly entered in the Marriage Notice Book of this district: Condition, i.e., widower bachelor, widow or spinster.
Rank, profession or occupation.
Age. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Rank, profession or occupation.
Age.
Dwelling.
Length of residence.
Marriage District in which parties respectively dwell.
Names and Surname.
Between and * A., B., C., D., as the case may be.
The issue of this certificate has not been objected to by any person (or as the case may be) (has been objected to but such objection has been overruled). | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
This certificate will be void unless the marriage is solemnised or celebrated within three calendar months after the date of the entry of notice, namely, on or before the ............................. day of ................................. (Signed) Marriage Officer.
LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 Marriage Act CAP.
12.09 31 FORM D (Section 29) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF BANNS OF MARRIAGE. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
I hereby certify that the banns of marriage between A.B., bachelor, of the parish of in the district of ......................................, were duly published, in the church of ................................. in the parish of ........................................... on three Saturdays or Sundays, viz., on .......................................... and no objection was declared. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
This certificate will be void unless the marriage between the parties herein named be solemnised or celebrated within three calendar months from the last day of publication of banns as herein-before stated.
(Signed) Marriage Officer.
Date.
FORM E (Section 30(2)) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 FORM OF WORDS TO BE USED IN THE PUBLICATION OF BANNS. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
I publish the banns of marriage between A.B., of (here state parish, district, or place), bachelor or widower (as the case may be), and C.D., of (here state parish, district or place), spinster or widow (as the case may be).
If any of you know cause or just impediment why these two persons should not be joined together in holy matrimony ye are to declare it.
This is the first (or second or third, as the case may be) time of asking.
32 CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
32 CAP.
12.09 Marriage Act LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 FORM F (Section 34) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 REGISTER BOOK OF BANNS.
Parish ............................................................................................... District.
Banns of marriage published in ........................................................ church.
Condition i.e., widower, bachelor, widow or spinster.
Names and Surname. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Names and Surname.
Between and Rank, profession or occupation.
Age.
Dwelling Place.
Length of Residence.
Marriage District in which parties respectively dwell.
1st Publication on Sunday by ..................................................... 2nd Publication on Sunday by .................................................... 3rd Publication on Sunday ............................................. by ........................................... | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Between and 1st Publication on Sunday ............................................. by ........................................... 2nd Publication on Sunday ............................................ by ........................................... 3rd Publication on Sunday ............................................. by ........................................... | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Between and 1st Publication on Sunday by .............................................. 2nd Publication on Sunday by ............................................. 3rd Publication on Sunday ............................................. by ........................................... LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 Between and Marriage Act CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 33 1st Publication on Sunday by ............................................... 2nd Publication on Sunday by .............................................. 3rd Publication on Sunday by ............................................... FORM G (Section 38(3)) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 To the officer administering the Government of the State of ......................................... St. Christopher and Nevis. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
The humble petition of ............................................. bachelor/widower native of ..................................... residing at .................................... and ................................. spinster/widow native of residing at ...................................... and ................................. Respectfully sheweth, that your first named petitioner is of the age of ...................................... years, and that your second named petitioner is of the age of ...................................... years. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
That ........................................ has/have for the space of 15 days immediately preceding the date of this petition had his or her/their usual place of abode within the State of St. Christopher and Nevis. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
That your petitioners are desirous of being married without publication of banns or notice of marriage and know of no cause or impediment to prevent the proposed marriage, and therefore pray for the grant to them of a special licence whereby any marriage officer shall be authorised to solemnise or celebrate the same.
That your petitioners desire the marriage to be solemnised/celebrated at ................................... by ................................... a marriage officer. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.
Signature.
Date.
DECLARATION.
* I ............................................................................ do hereby solemnly declare that I know of no lawful cause or impediment why I should not be married to Taken before me this ..................................... day of ....................................... 20 ................ Justice of the Peace.
* To be made by each party.
34 CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 Marriage Act LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 CERTIFICATE I the undersigned hereby certify that after due enquiry I am satisfied that the statements contained in this petition are true and correct, and that to the best of my the proposed marriage knowledge and belief of .................................................. with .......................................................................... impediment is no there to This ................................ day of ............................................ 20 ..................... Signature Justice of the Peace, or Minister of Religion. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
FORM H (Section 39) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 By Attorney-General of Saint Christopher and Nevis. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
To all whom these presents shall come; Be it known that ............................................................. bachelor/widower of age born in ............................................. an inhabitant at .......................................... of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and spinster/widow of age born in .................................. an inhabitant at ...................... of Saint Christopher and Nevis, having petitioned me for a licence to marry without publication of banns or notice of marriage, and they the said ............................................................... having made it appear that there does not exist any lawful cause or impediment to their marriage, licence is hereby granted to (a) .................................................. marriage officer to solemnise/celebrate a marriage between the said .......................................... and ............................................... without publication of banns or notice of marriage according to the provisions of the Marriage Act, provided no lawful impediment be known to the contrary. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
This licence will be void unless the marriage between the parties herein named be solemnised or celebrated within three calendar months from the date thereof.
Given under my hand, this ................................. day of .................................. and in the year of Her Majesty’s reign.
Attorney-General.
N.B.-A Stamp duty not exceeding $15.00 is payable on this Licence (vide Section 9 of the Stamp Act, Cap.).
LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 Marriage Act CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 35 FORM I (Section 42) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 NOTICE OF MARRIAGE.
To the Magistrate of district (A, B, C or D, as the case may be) marriage officer in of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
I/We (as the case may be) the undersigned, hereby give you notice that a marriage is intended to be held within three calendar months from the date hereof, between me/us and the other party herein named and described, that is to say, Condition, widower, bachelor, widow, or spinster. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Names and Surname.
Between and Rank, profession or occupation.
Age.
Dwelling place.
Length of residence.
Marriage District in which parties respectively dwell. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
And I/We hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that I/We know of no impediment of kindred or alliance or other lawful hindrance to the said marriage, and that I/We the above-named, have for the space of seven days immediately preceding the giving of this notice, had my/our usual place of abode and residence within the above-mentioned marriage district. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
And I/We further solemnly and sincerely declare that of the parties herein named and described (neither is a minor under the age of eighteen years) (or in lieu of the part within brackets (a) not being a widower (or widow), is (or am) a minor under the age of eighteen years, and that the consent of .......................................................... whose consent to the marriage is required by law has been duly given and obtained thereto). | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
And I/We make the foregoing declarations conscientiously believing the same to be true, pursuant to the provisions of the Marriage Act, Cap.
12.09, well knowing that every person who knowingly or wilfully makes any false declaration, or who signs any false notice for the purpose of procuring any marriage under the provisions of the said Act, shall suffer the penalties of perjury. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
In witness whereof I/We have hereunto set and subscribed my/our hand this ................................... day of 20................. (Signed) Declared before me this ................................. day of ....................................... (Signed) 36 CAP.
12.09 Marriage Act LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 FORM J (Section 44) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE.
DISTRICT. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
DISTRICT.
Notice has this day been received, and entered in the Marriage Notice Book at this office, of a marriage intended to be had between the following persons, that is to say, Names and Surname.
Condition, i.e., widower, bachelor, widow or spinster.
Rank, profession or occupation.
Place and length of residence. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Place and length of residence.
Between and Any objections to a certificate being granted authorising the marriage between the above-named parties must be lodged with me in writing within twenty- one days from this date by the objector, who must appear personally and declare before me the truth thereof.
Marriage Officer.
Date of notice.
LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 Marriage Act CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 37 FORM K (Section 52 and 53) MARRIAGE REGISTER BOOK SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 ORIGINAL REGISTER.
20 Marriages Solemnised (or celebrated) at ........................................ in the marriage district of ...................................... in the State of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
No.
Names and Surname.
Ages.
Condition.
Rank, profession or occupation.
Residence at the time of Marriage.
Father’s Name and Surname. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Father’s Name and Surname.
Between and Married this ..................................... day of ............................... 20................, at .................................... in the marriage district, aforesaid, (a) .................................... by me ............................................ (Signed) Marriage Officer. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
This marriage was solemnised (or celebrated) .................. .................. between us In the presence of us .................. .................. “After (a) Banns” “by Licence” or “After Publication,” as the case may be.
Examined with the original Register, by me and certified to be correct.
Marriage Officer.
38 CAP.
12.09 Marriage Act LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 FORM L (Section 54) MARRIAGE REGISTER BOOK SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 DUPLICATE ORIGINAL REGISTER.
20 Marriages Solemnised (or celebrated) at ................................ in the marriage district of ............................. in the State of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
No.
Names and Surname.
Ages.
Condition.
Rank, profession or occupation.
Father’s Name and Surname.
Residence at the time of Marriage. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Residence at the time of Marriage.
Between and Married this ................................. day of ...................................... 20…........., at ................................ in the marriage district, aforesaid, (a) ................................... by me ................................................... (Signed) Marriage Officer. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
This marriage was solemnised (or celebrated) .................. .................. between us In the presence of us .................. .................. (a) “After Banns” “by Licence” or “After Publication,” as the case may be.
Examined with the original Register, by me and certified to be correct.
Marriage Officer.
LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 Marriage Act CAP.
12.09 39 FORM M (Section 57(6)) MARRIAGE REGISTER BOOK SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 ORIGINAL REGISTER, MARRIAGE IN ARTICULO MORTIS.
20 Marriages Solemnised at ......................................................... in the marriage district of ...................................................in the State of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
No.
Names and Surname.
Age.
Condition.
Rank, Profes- sion or Occu- pation.
Residence at the time of Marriage.
Father’s Name and Surname.
Whether married on certificate given by Medical Practitioner or by Marriage Officer. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Between and Married this ......................................... day of .............................................. 20................, at ................................................... in the marriage district, aforesaid, by me ......................................... a Marriage Officer of the State of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
This marriage was solemnised between us.
Believing that he/she is at that point of death.
(a) Add if circumstances require.
.................. .................. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
.................. ..................
In the presence of us, who certify that both parties to the marriage previously signified in our presence their consent to the marriage believing that he/she is at the point of death. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
.................. .................. (a) I consented to the marriage of I hereby certify that immediately before the solemnisation of this marriage, the said ………………….. solemnly declared to me in the presence of the witnesses who have attested that …………...…….…………...…….. he believed ………...…………………….. self to be at the point of death.
Marriage Officer.
This .................................................. day of ................................................. 20............. 40 CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 Marriage Act LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 FORM N (Section 57(6)) MARRIAGE REGISTER BOOK SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 DUPLICATE ORIGINAL REGISTER, MARRIAGE IN ARTICULO MORTIS.
20 Marriages Solemnised at ....................................................... in the marriage district of .................................................. in the State of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
No.
Names and Surname.
Age.
Condition. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
No.
Names and Surname.
Age.
Condition.
Rank, Profession or Occupation.
Residence at the time of Marriage.
Father’s Name and Surname.
Whether married on certificate given by Medical Practitioner or by Marriage Officer. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Between and Married this ................................... day of .................................... 20…......., at ........................... in the marriage district, aforesaid, by me ..................................... a Marriage Officer of the State of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
This marriage was solemnised between us, believing that he/she is at that point of death.
(a) Add if circumstances require. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
(a) Add if circumstances require.
.................. .................. in the presence of us, who certify that both parties to the marriage previously signified in our presence their consent to the marriage believing that he/she is at the point of death. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
.................. .................. (a) I consented to the marriage of I hereby certify immediately before the that solemnisation of this marriage, the said ………………….. solemnly declared to me in the presence of the witnesses who have attested that ……………...….…………...…….. he believed .......………….. self to be at the point of death.
This .............................................. day of ........................................... 20....................... | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Examined with the Original Register by me and certified to be correct.
Marriage Officer.
Marriage Officer.
LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 Marriage Act CAP.
12.09 41 FORM O (Section 57(7)) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
I ........................................................................................................ medical practitioner having been in attendance on ................................................ certify that in my opinion the said ................................................................................................. is in articulo mortis.
Signature ................................................... Medical Practitioner. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Date ...................................., 20................. (Or as case may be.)
FORM O (Section 57(7)) SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS THE MARRIAGE ACT, CAP.
12.09 CERTIFICATE BY MARRIAGE OFFICER. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
I ......................................................................................................... marriage officer hereby certify that ............................................................................................... has declared to me in the presence of two witnesses that he/she believes that he/she is at the point of death, that there is no medical practitioner in attendance on the said ................................................................................... that for reasons shewn to my satisfaction it is impossible to obtain a medical certificate within the probable time of death of the said ......................................................................... and that in my opinion formed from my own observation I believe the said ........................... to be in articulo mortis. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
Signature ...................................................
Marriage Officer.
Date ...................................., 20................. __________ 42 CAP. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
12.09 Marriage Act LAWS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Revision Date: 31 Dec 2002 SECOND SCHEDULE (Section 28(2)) Consent required to the Marriage of a Minor Consent to the marriage of a minor shall be obtained in accordance with the following provisions— (a) if both the minor’s parents are alive and living together, consent shall be obtained from both parents; (b) if the minor’s parents are living apart and he or she is living with one parent, consent shall be obtained from the parent with whom he or she is living; (c) if the parents are living apart and the minor is not living with either, consent shall be obtained from both parents unless the consent of one parent is dispensed with by a Judge of the High Court; (d) if one of the parents is dead, consent shall be obtained from the surviving parent and any other person who is the legal guardian of the minor; (e) if both parents are dead consent shall be obtained from any person who is the legal guardian of the minor. | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |
(Substituted by Act of 1987) __________ | Gender Based violence- Violence Against Women | Child marriage | Saint Kitts and Nevis | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698939009049.pdf | https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2009/Ch-12_09-Marriage-Act.pdf |