Ethiopia - Contracting a Civil Marriage

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for Contracting a Civil Marriage in Ethiopia can be done in the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice contact link
2. Applicant has to enter all information that is mentioned under “Required Information” section of this page.
3. Applicant must make sure to carry all documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Applicant must have both photocopies and originals of the required documents.
5. Applicant must attach photocopies of documents (whichever is required) along with the application form while submitting.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly, applicant can get their document within 21 days by visiting the office.
8. If the application is rejected, the applicant has to undergo the application procedure from the beginning.
   

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Required Documents

The following documents must be provided by both bride and groom:

• Valid ID Proof
• Passport
• Colour Passport Size photographs
• Birth Certificate
• Death Certificate (in case of widowed)
• Divorce Decree (in case of divorced)
• Affidavits to state the marital status
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ministry of Justice,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact: +251115541868
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

Bride and Groom must have attained the legal age for marriage.

Fees

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

Valid until both bride and groom stay committed in their marriage as husband and wife.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Processing time for this procedure is 21 days.

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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  

Required Information

• Names of Bride and Groom
• Dates of Birth
• Valid ID Proofs
• Citizenship
• Address
• Proof of Death of spouse if widowed
• Proof of Divorce if divorced’
• Proof of No impendent of marriage
  

Need for the Document

This certificate is necessary for joining in any health benefits and other property benefits of the spouse.

Information which might help

After a marriage is celebrated, the marriage has to be registered with the Ministry of Justice in Ethiopia.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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