Registration Of Marriages
Who can apply?
A man and a woman who have consented to marry
How to Apply
Ordinance Marriage; Either or both couple to the intended marriage files a notice at the Registry
Customary Marriage; Either or both couple submits a formal application to the Registrar of Marriages for the purpose of registering the marriage
Processing Procedure
ORDINANCE MARRAIGE
i. Applicant files Notice of Marriage with the Registry (for 21 days) by providing personal data plus photo identity cards
ii. Applicant submits a Statutory Declaration, verifying fulfillment with specified statutory requirements in the Marriages Act, 1884-1985 (CAP 127)
iii. The Registrar's Certificate is issued to the applicant after twenty-one (21) days (in the absence of a caveat/objection)
iv. Thereafter, the Marriage may be celebrated within 3 months from the date of the Notice of Marriage
CUSTOMARY DIVORCE
i. Apply to the Registrar of Marriages in the District in which the marriage was celebrated
ii. Statutory Declaration by Applicant and parents of couple
iii. Marriage is duly registered
iv. Notice of Registration of the Marriage is published on the Notice Board within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of registration
CUSTOMARY MARRAIGE
a) Apply to the Registrar of Marriages in the District in which the marriage was dissolved
b) Statutory Declaration by Applicant
c) Dissolution of Marriage is then duly Registered