Registration of Marriage by Notice in Kenya. This happens where a man and a woman who are either Kenyan nationals or registered refugees residing in Kenya intend to marry under 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.
Requirements for Registration of Civil Marriage by Notice in Kenya
Before you fill in the online application form found at https://www.e-citizen.go.ke,
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS READY FOR ATTACHING:
- Copy of National Identity Card or valid Passport or valid Alien Card for Refugees;
- Copy of birth certificate; (ENSURE THAT THE NAMES APPEARING ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND THE NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD/ PASSPORT ARE PROPERLY ALIGNED- NAMES SHOULD BE THE SAME AND APPEAR IN THE CORRECT ORDER);
- One coloured 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 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 applications.
- After lapse of 21 days’ Notice period, parties to book an appointment on the online platform to appear before the Registrar for interview and verification of original documents;
- Upon successful completion of the interview, 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. 7,200/= if the wedding is to take place outside a licensed place of worship
Time frame: Clearance Certificate will be issued 3 days after interview, approval and payment of the required fees.
Requirements for Registration of Christian and Hindu Marriage by Notice
Before you fill in the online application form found at https://www.e-citizen.go.ke,
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS READY FOR ATTACHING:
- Copy of National Identity Card or valid Passport or valid Alien Card for Refugees;
- Copy of birth certificate; (ENSURE THAT THE NAMES APPEARING ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND THE NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD/ PASSPORT ARE PROPERLY ALIGNED- NAMES SHOULD BE THE SAME AND APPEAR IN THE CORRECT ORDER);
- One coloured 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.
- Applicant shall be required to pay a notice fee of Kshs 600/= on the online platform upon approval of their application;
- After lapse of 21 days’ Notice period, parties are required to book an appointment on the online platform to appear for interview and verification of original documents;
- Upon successful completion of the interview, 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 – 30 to 90 days (30 days for notice and processing, marriage to be solemnized within 90 days).
