Kenya - Give a Notice of Marriage

ProcedureEdit

Registration of Marriage by Notice

This happens when a man and a woman who are either Kenyan nationals or registered refugees residing in Kenya intend to marry under the Civil, Christian, or Hindu system of marriage. The two shall give a written notice of at least 21 days to the Registrar and the marriage must be solemnized within 90 days from the date of notice. Registrar of Marriages Contact Link

Apply Online Step 1: Login or Reister with the E-Citizen Portal

Using a browser search the e-citizen login portal those with an already existing account should enter their login credential and then click on the” Sign In” tab. if you do not have an account click on the “Sign up” hyperlink.
select the account type you are eligible to register i.e. either as a citizen, resident, diplomat, or foreigner.
The applicant will then be required to capture their basic bio details, contact details and verify their login credential and upload a recent photo ID (However this step can be skipped).
upon successful registering users can now sign in to their e-Citizen account using their Email Address or ID Number and password.

Step 2: File the Notice of Marriage

On the home page select the “Registrar of Marriage” option, and click on the “Registration of Marriage” option to proceed with the notification process.
On the next page applicants will be required to capture details as applicable.
Under Type, select the system of marriage i.e (Civil, Christian, Hindu, or Cstomary) then click on the “Next” tab
Under the type of registration, select “ Notice” then click on the “ Next” tab.
Registration instruction page will be displayed listing all the required documentation application fees and processing duration. Read through the instructions carefully.
Before you fill in the online application form, which can be downloaded via the e-citizen portal or directly downloaded via this link Notice of Marriage
The above form should be filled by both parties, signed, dated, scanned, and uploaded together with the following relevant documents;
Registration Of Civil Marriage – Notices
Copy of National Identity Card or valid Passport or valid Alien Card for Refugees
Copy of Birth certificate
One colored passport-size photo for each Applicant
Copy of Death Certificate (if widow or widower)
Copy of Divorce Decree Absolute (If the partner had been married before and is divorced)
A sworn affidavit to confirm marital status in the event the Divorce Decree or the Death Certificate is more than 2 years old.
Copies of Identity Card or Valid Passport for the two (2) witnesses
Christian and Hindu Marriages - Notice
Copy of National Identity Card, valid Passport, or valid Alien Card for Refugees
Copy of Birth certificate
One colored passport-size photo for each Applicant
Copy of Death Certificate (if widow or widower)
Copy of Divorce Decree Absolute (If the partner had been married before and divorced)
A sworn affidavit to confirm marital status in the event the Divorce Decree or the Death Certificate is more than 2 years old
Copy of license for the Minister of Faith
Provide a serial number of the marriage book to be used (to be obtained from the Minister of Faith).
Wedding invitation card.
Applicant shall be required to pay a notice fee of Kshs 600/= on the online platform upon approval of their application
After the lapse of 21 day’s Notice period, parties are required to book an appointment on the online platform to appear for an interview and verification of original documents
Upon successful completion of the interview, civil marriage registration parties will be required to pay a fee of Kshs 3,300/= on the online platform after which they will be booked for solemnization of the marriage.
For Christian and Hindu marriages; parties will be required to pay a fee of Kshs 800/= for the clearance certificate on the online platform if the wedding is to take place inside a licensed location or Kshs 7200/= if the wedding is to take place outside a licensed place of worship.
The time frame is 30 to 90 days (30 days for notice and processing, marriage to be solemnized within 90 days) and the Clearance Certificate will be issued 3 days after interview, approval, and payment.

Required DocumentsEdit

Duly completed and signed Link Notice of Marriage Form]

Registration Of Civil Marriage – Notices

Copy of National Identity Card or valid Passport or valid Alien Card for Refugees
Copy of Birth certificate
One colored passport-size photo for each Applicant
Copy of Death Certificate (if widow or widower)
Copy of Divorce Decree Absolute (If the partner had been married before and is divorced)
A sworn affidavit to confirm marital status in the event the Divorce Decree or the Death Certificate is more than 2 years old.
Copies of Identity Card or Valid Passport for the two (2) witnesses

Christian and Hindu Marriages - Notice

Copy of National Identity Card, valid Passport, or valid Alien Card for Refugees
Copy of Birth certificate
One colored passport-size photo for each Applicant
Copy of Death Certificate (if widow or widower)
Copy of Divorce Decree Absolute (If the partner had been married before and divorced)
A sworn affidavit to confirm marital status in the event the Divorce Decree or the Death Certificate is more than 2 years old
Copy of license for the Minister of Faith
Provide the serial number of the marriage book to be used (to be obtained from the Minister of Faith)
Wedding invitation card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Registrar of Marriages
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sheria House, Harambee AvenueP.O. Box 40112-00100, Nairobi, KenyaTel: 020-2227461 / 0732 529995 / 0700 072929E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Link

EligibilityEdit

Parties should have attained the legal age of marriage.
The registration of a customary marriage is ONLY APPLICABLE to Kenyans who have contracted African customary marriage rites;
At the time of registration, the parties MUST NOT have entered into either a CIVIL or a CHRISTIAN marriage;
The parties should have no impendent to marriage.

FeesEdit

Notice fee of Kshs 600

Other additional fees that are to be paid upon notice period are as follows:

Civil marriage union parties will be required to pay a fee of Kshs 3,300
Christian and Hindu marriage union; parties will be required to pay a fee of Kshs 800/= for the clearance certificate if the wedding is to take place inside a licensed location or Kshs 7200/= if the wedding is to take place outside a licensed place of worship.

ValidityEdit

The marriage notice is valid for 30 days

Documents to UseEdit

Notice of Marriage Form To be filled by both parties, signed, dated, scanned and uploaded

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Processing TimeEdit

The time frame is 30 to 90 days (30 days for notice and processing, marriage to be solemnized within 90 days) and the Clearance Certificate will be issued 3 days after the interview, approval, and payment.

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required InformationEdit

Full Names of both parties
Dates of birth
Valid identity proof
Citizenship
Address
Proof of no impendent of marriage
Type of marriage
Both Parents/ guardians details
Declaration by both parties

Need for the DocumentEdit

This happens when a man and a woman who are either Kenyan nationals or registered refugees residing in Kenya intend to marry under the Civil, Christian, or Hindu system of marriage. The two shall give a written notice of at least 21 days to the Registrar and the marriage must be solemnized within 90 days from the date of notice.

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External LinksEdit

Registrar of Marriage

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