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Civil Marriage by Notice

Marriage Registration • Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014

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Eligibility Conditions

  • Both parties must give consent of application
  • Interview date must be within 30 days from lapse of 21-day notice period
  • Solemnization date must be within 90 days from application
  • Both parties and two witnesses must be present at solemnization

Official Procedure Steps

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ClientMakes an application and uploads scanned copies of required documents online
→ Marriage Clerk

Both parties must give consent of application

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Marriage ClerkVerification of applicants' uploads and details
→ Client

Approval for payment

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ClientPayment of notice fee: KSh 600
→ Marriage Clerk

Payment completion

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Marriage ClerkDisplay on the notice board for 21 days (physical and online)
→ Client

Display takes place for 21 days and no objection received

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ClientBooking of appointment for interview
→ State Counsel

Interview date within 30 days from lapse of 21-day notice

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Client & State CounselInterview and submission of original documents for verification
→ Client

Verified original documents

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ClientPayment: KSh 3,300 (RM Office) or KSh 9,700 (outside RM)
→ State Counsel

Payment completion

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State CounselGeneration and issuance of Registrar's Clearance Certificate
→ Client

Payment conforms to chosen venue

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State CounselBooking of solemnization date
→ State Counsel

Within 90 days statutory period

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State Counsel & ClientSolemnization – signing of marriage certificates
→ Office Administrative Assistant

Both parties and witnesses must be present

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Marriage ClerkScanning and uploading of original marriage certificate to system
→ Client

Certificates signed; backup of originals archived

Required Documents

  • National ID Card or valid Passport (both parties)Required
  • Birth Certificates (both parties)Required
  • Coloured passport-size photographs (4 each party)Required
  • Proof of marital status – Sworn affidavit for Kenyans / Certificate of no impediment for foreignersRequired
  • Death Certificate (if widowed)Optional

    Required only if either party is widowed

  • Divorce Decree Absolute / Decree Nisi (if previously married)Optional

    Required only if previously married

  • Letter of consent from parent/guardian (if under 21 years)Optional

Service Details

Processing Time

21 days notice + solemnization within 90 days

Fee Structure

Notice Filing Fee (Step 3 — paid online now)KES 600
Solemnization in RM Office (Step 7 — paid at office)KES 3,300
Solemnization Outside RM Office (Step 7 — paid at office)KES 9,700

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.