FAQs

Setting up a non-profit organization in Saint Lucia? Here’s what you’ll need:

What to Submit

A letter confirming your organization’s purpose and community benefit.

A non-objection letter from the relevant Ministry.

If your NPO’s name suggests a link to the Government or any Ministry, you must get written approval from the relevant minister.

Approved company name.

Incorporation forms and byelaws (minimum of 3 directors).

Police record, ID, and contact details for each director.

Documentation explaining how the NPO will operate and develop in compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.

Signed statutory declaration.

How It Works

Submit all documents in triplicate to the Attorney General’s Chambers.

The application will be reviewed and any missing information requested.

A meeting will be scheduled with the proposed directors and the NPO Committee to discuss objectives, funding, and AML/CFT compliance.

The NPO Committee will recommend approval or non-approval to the Attorney General.

Once approved, Chambers informs the applicant and Chambers then forwards the application to the Registry of Companies for registration.

The Office of Special Prosecutor (SP) was created by statute: Special Prosecutor Act, Cap. 2.20 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia. The scope of the SP’s duties is to investigate and prosecute corrupt conduct of public officers and public officials and to pursue, co-ordinate and supervise civil recovery.

Yes, we offer internship programmes to law students and/or young persons seeking job experience. We may receive direct applications or may consent to placements requested by the Public Service.

Before a non-citizen can be admitted by the High Court to practice as an attorney-at-law in Saint Lucia, the Attorney General must issue an official order published in the Government Gazette. This order confirms that the applicant has satisfied the requirements outlined in sections 15(1) and (2) of the Legal Profession Act, Cap. 2.04, and is eligible for admission under section 16 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia.

Steps for Admission:

Application Submission:

1. The applicant submits a formal application in the form of a statutory declaration, along with supporting evidence demonstrating compliance with section 15(1) and (2) of the Legal Profession Act, Cap. 2.04.

Required Documentation:
The application must include:

2. A certified copy of the bio-data page of the applicant’s passport
3. Certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates
4. An original or certified copy of a certificate of character issued by the applicant’s country of residence
5. A Certificate of Good Standing from the applicant’s local Bar Association. 

Request for Chief Justice’s Opinion:

7. Upon approval of the application, a request is sent to the Chief Justice for his/her view on the applicant’s eligibility, as required by section 16(2) of the Legal Profession Act.

Chief Justice’s Response:

9. The Chief Justice reviews the application and confirms whether the applicant is a national of the stated country and whether that country grants reciprocal admission rights to citizens of Saint Lucia.

Preparation of Statutory Instrument:

10. If the Chief Justice is satisfied, the application is forwarded to the Legislative Drafting Unit via the Attorney General to prepare the statutory instrument known as the Legal Profession (Eligibility) Order.

Approval and Signature:
After preparation, the Attorney General reviews, approves, and signs the statutory instrument.

Publication:
The signed order is sent to the National Printing Corporation for official publication in the Government Gazette, completing the process at the Attorney General Chambers.

Pursuant to the Apostille (Hague Convention) (Amendment of Schedule 2) Order Number 159 of 2024, the cost of an apostille certificate is XCD $100.00.

Pursuant to the Civil Code (Marriage Licence Fees) (Amendment) Order Number 158 of 2024, ordinary applications (more than one day before the date of ceremony), the fee is XCD $500.00 and for urgent applications (one day or less before the date of ceremony), the fee is XCD $700.00.

Marriage Licence Applications

The Attorney General’s Office is authorized to vet and process marriage licence applications.

Marriage licence applications may be submitted under one of the following categories:

Types of Marriage Licence Applications

Regular Marriage Licence
Applications submitted more than one (1) day before the licence is required.

Expedited Marriage Licence
Applications submitted one (1) day or less before the licence is required.

Things to Know When Applying

• Both Saint Lucia nationals and non-nationals may apply for a marriage licence.
• For Saint Lucia nationals, a NIC number is mandatory.
• For non-nationals, a passport number is mandatory.
• Saint Lucia nationals must provide:
  • A copy of a National Identification Card or Driver’s Licence, and
  • A Birth Certificate
• Non-nationals must provide:
  • A copy of the passport bio-data page
  • A valid immigration entry stamp in the passport
  • If arriving by ship, a valid ship pass
• If either applicant was previously married, proof must be submitted:
  • Death Certificate of previous spouse, or
  • Divorce Decree, or
  • Annulment
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
  • Applicants aged 16 or 17 must provide consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • This consent must be sworn before a Notary Royal.

Required Documents

• Completed Marriage Application (Petition), supported by:
  • An Affidavit
  • A Draft Marriage Licence
• Statutory Declaration of applicants
• Passport of applicants (mandatory for non-nationals)
• Driver’s Licence and Birth Certificate or Saint Lucia National ID (mandatory for Saint Lucia nationals)
• Proof of entry into Saint Lucia
• Consent from parent or legal guardian (where applicable)
• Other supporting documents, including:
  • Death Certificate
  • Divorce Decree
  • Annulment

Note:
All supporting documents must be submitted as notarized copies.

The current tutor ad hoc fees to be paid to the Accountant General’s through the Attorney General’s Chambers is XCD $1,000.00.

No, the Attorney General’s Chambers does not advise private citizens. We only advise the Government. However, there may be matters of public interest in which the Attorney General may intervene. For instance: to bring relator actions, that is, a power to represent the public in all legal proceedings for the assertion or protection of public rights; to review an inquest under the Coroners Act; to bring contempt proceedings (in relation to the media); to bring actions to restrain vexatious litigants; or to assert the privileges of parliament in the courts; and to submit references to the courts on matters of constitutional importance. However, if you qualify, you may be eligible for legal aid through the Legal Aid Office.