Thanks to the online application process, you no longer have to queue to register your marriage. The service is among over 5,000 government services available online through the e-citizen platform. So, what should you do to complete an online marriage registration in Kenya?
Accessing marriage registration services online provides unparalleled convenience and flexibility while saving you time and money. It is now possible through the office of the Attorney General Registrar of Marriages. So, how do you go about it?
The Registrar of Marriages was established under Section 50 of the Marriage Act, and its mandate is to:
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The Act recognises five marriage systems in Kenya, including civil, Hindu, customary, Christian, and Islamic marriages.
According to the Marriage Act, you can get married in Kenya if you are of legal age (18 and over) and comprehend marriage. The Act also defines marriage as a voluntary union between a man and woman, whether in a monogamous or polygamous union and registered under the Act.
According to the official website of the Office of the Attorney General, online marriage services are only available in Nairobi County.
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People in other locations and Nairobi can register their marriages at their local district/sub-county commissioner’s office. They can also register their marriages at their local Registrar of Marriages. So, how do you register your marriage on e-citizen?
Before you fill out the online application to register your Christian or Hindu marriage, you are required to have the following documents on hand:
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All applicants should pay a notice fee of Ksh.600 on the online platform. Once the 21 days have elapsed (Notice period), the parties involved must book an appointment via the online portal to appear before the Registrar of Marriages for an interview and verification of documents.
Once the applicants are successful, they must pay Ksh.800 for the clearance certificate online. They are required to part with Ksh.7,200 if the wedding occurs at a licenced place of worship.
The requirements for the notice of registration of customary marriages include:
Parties must place a notice within three months after completing the necessary steps to confer husband and wife status. On top of this, the registration must happen within six months from the date of marriage.
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It is important to note that the parties who intend to enter a customary marriage must not have entered a civil or Christian marriage at the time of registration.
After fourteen days, both parties must book an appointment online and appear before the Registrar of Marriages for submission of original documents and interview. Upon approval, the applicants will pay a Ksh.3,900/= online.
The following are marriage certificate requirements on e-citizen for a civil marriage:
People applying for civil marriages are required to pay Ksh.600 online upon approval. Once 21 days have gone, they must book an appointment to verify the original documents. After approval, they can pay Ksh.3,300 and be secured to solemnise their marriage.
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Applying online is relatively straightforward:
Online marriage services are available in Kenya, and one can visit the e-citizen portal, Registrar of Marriages, to start their registration. However, it is essential to note that the service is available for Nairobi County only.
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Christian and Hindu marriage registration requires the parries to pay Ksh.800 for the clearance certificate on the online portal. However, if the wedding ceremony is in a licensed location, they must pay Ksh.7,200. There is also a notice fee of Ksh.600 while applying for the notice.
People taking part in a customary marriage should pay Ksh.3,900 on the online portal upon approval. On the other hand, participants in a civil marriage pay Ksh.600 for the notice and Ksh.3,300 for the solemnisation of their marriage.
Everything is now straightforward with online marriage registration in Kenya, as one doesn’t have to move physically to the registrar for all the steps. It saves time and resources, making the registration process flawless.
Are you searching for more information about civil marriages in Kenya? The Registrar of Marriages has detailed all the documents required for registration of such marriages on their online portal, and tuko.co.ke provided an informative article about this.
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Simon Ayub (Lifestyle writer) Simon Ayub is a Content Manager, Strategist, and writer who joined Tuko's team in 2019. He graduated in 2014 with a BSc in Agricultural Economics and is a CPA. Simon has over a decade of experience creating content for nyagah.co.ke, theHoth and other platforms. He works on content encompassing biographies, fashion and lifestyle, gaming, and more. Simon was awarded the "Writer of the Year" 2022 on Tuko. In 2023, Simon finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and, in 2024, expanded their skills through the Google Initiative Course. You can reach him via simonayub@gmail.com.
