MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION

For legal registration, couples are mandated to file a 21 days’ notice of marriage for publication. The following details of the couple will be required

Name of Prospective Spouse
Marriage Status i.e. whether any of the couples had been married before
Types of Marriages i.e. either Customary, Mohamedans or CAP 127 Ordinance Marriage
Occupation
Age
Location and Duration of Stay

Each couple must endeavour to present one of the following valid National ID cards

National Identification Card
Voters ID Card
Driver’s License
Passport

Prospective couples should at least live in the District for Six (6) months before they can get married. Also, for marriage status, if you are a widow or widower, a copy of death certificate of your deceased spouse will be needed