Couples must be in Belize for at least three full working days (72 hours, Mon-Fri) before applying for a marriage license. The application takes one day to complete and must be notarized by a Justice of the Peace. Proof of citizenship, a passport, and the original birth certificate are all required. The cost is $75. You can get a marriage license at any office of the Ministry of Home Affairs; these offices are located in cities across the country. You can also file your application by mail or in person at any of these ministry offices. The license is valid for 60 days after it was issued. If you want it extended, you have to reapply. A couple must wait at least 30 days after getting married before they can be granted a divorce. There are several ways around this rule: either the husband or wife can petition for a judicial separation, or if there are children involved, one parent can apply for custody of the children. This can be done without financial penalty. Belize has no residency requirement to marry. Any citizen of Belize or foreign national who is 18 years old can marry without restriction. However, only citizens of Belize can register births and deaths on each other's passports. If you are from another country, you can apply for a visa permitting you to enter Belize. In addition to being married in Belize, couples also need to know how to conduct themselves during their ceremony.