How to perform a Civil Marriage

Civil marriage is one that is performed, recorded and recognized by a Government official.

Eligibility;

  • Be above 18 years.
  • Consent to the marriage
  • The marriage must be one accepted by the government of Kenya of a Man and Woman.

Procedure

1. Complete Notice of Intention to Marry form
2. After the 21 days, the couple fills the affidavit under S 11 of the Marriage Act and then gets it commissioned by the Registrar and completes a Marriage Certificate Form.
3. If the application is approved, the couple then after paying a fee, books a date for the marriage. The marriage must take place within three months from the date of giving the 21-day notice.
4. On the Marriage date, both parties will go to the Registrarโ€™s Office with two witnesses and they will be granted the Marriage Certificate

The marriage certificate is valid as long as the couple is married.

Cost: Notice – Ksh. 200
Marriage Certificate – Ksh. 1,500
Timelines:ย ย  N/A

 

For more information call Huduma Contact Centre: +254 (020) 6900020

Or visit nearest Huduma Centre

Or Contact: SHERIA HOUSE, HARAMBEE AVENUE
P.O. Box 40112-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-2-2227461/2251355
0711 9445555/0732 529995
E-mail: info@ag.go.ke