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Church / Hindu Marriage by Special Licence

Marriage Registration • Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014

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Eligibility Conditions

  • Both parties must give consent of application
  • Both applicants must be resident in Kenya for at least 7 days preceding the application
  • Solemnization date must be within 90 days from approval date
  • Minister of Faith must hold a valid OAG licence

Official Procedure Steps

1
ClientOnline application with upload of required documents
→ Marriage Clerk

Both parties consent. Both resident in Kenya 7+ days.

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Marriage ClerkVerification of uploads and details
→ Client

All documents approved

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ClientBook appointment for interview
→ State Counsel
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Client & State CounselInterview and submission of original documents
→ Client

Approved applications

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ClientPayment of KSh 7,200 (licensed venue)
→ State Counsel

Payment completion

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State CounselGeneration and issuance of Special Licence
→ Client

Payment conforms to chosen venue

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

Solemnization within 90 days of approval

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Marriage ClerkRecord marriage returns in database
→ Marriage Clerk

Required Documents

  • Birth Certificates (both parties)Required
  • National ID / Passport (both parties)Required
  • Coloured passport-size photos (4 each)Required
  • Sworn affidavit of marital status (Kenyans)Required
  • Certificate of No Impediment (foreign nationals)Optional
  • Death Certificate (if widowed)Optional
  • Divorce Decree Absolute / Decree Nisi (if divorced)Optional
  • Copy of Minister of Faith licenceRequired
  • Church Marriage BookRequired

Service Details

Processing Time

2-5 working days; solemnization within 90 days of approval

Fee Structure

Special Licence – Licensed VenueKES 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.