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Church / Hindu Marriage by Notice

Marriage Registration • Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014

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Eligibility Conditions

  • Both parties must give consent of application
  • Minister of Faith must hold a valid licence
  • Display on notice boards for 21 days without objection
  • Appointment must be within 90 days from application date
  • Solemnization date must be within the legal period

Official Procedure Steps

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ClientMakes online application and uploads required documents (both parties)
→ Marriage Clerk

Both parties must give consent. Minister of Faith must be licensed.

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Marriage ClerkVerification of uploads and details
→ Client

Approval for payment. Minister of Faith licence verified.

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ClientPayment of notice fee: KSh 600
→ Marriage Clerk

Payment completion

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Marriage ClerkPlace notices on physical and online notice boards for 21 days
→ Client

21 days display with no objection received

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ClientBook appointment for interview
→ Counsel

Appointment within 90 days of application

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Client & CounselInterview and verification of original documents
→ Client

Approved original identification documents

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ClientPayment: KSh 800 (licensed venue) or KSh 7,200 (RM office)
→ Counsel

Payment completion

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CounselGeneration and issuance of Clearance Certificate
→ Client

Venue matches payment made

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Client & Minister of FaithSolemnization, signing of certificates, filing of marriage returns
→ Administrative Secretary

Solemnization within the legal period

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Office Administrative AssistantRecord marriage returns in the database
→ Office Administrative Assistant

Required Documents

  • National ID / Passport (both parties)Required
  • Birth Certificates (both parties)Required
  • Coloured passport-size photos (4 each)Required
  • Death Certificate (if widowed)Optional
  • Divorce Decree Absolute / Decree Nisi (if divorced)Optional
  • Minister of Faith licence (valid)Required
  • Proof of marital status – sworn affidavit (Kenyans) / Certificate of No Impediment (foreigners)Required

Service Details

Processing Time

21 days notice + appointment within 90 days

Fee Structure

Notice Filing Fee (Step 3 — paid online now)KES 600
Marriage at Licensed Venue (Step 7 — paid at office)KES 800
Marriage at RM Office (Step 7 — alternative)KES 7,200

Office

Sheria House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi

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Important Notice

Original documents must be presented at the registry office for final verification. Failure to present originals will result in rejection of your application.