Customary Marriage Registration
Marriage Registration • Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014
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Eligibility Conditions
- Neither party must have entered into a Civil or Christian marriage
- Both parties must be present and give consent
- Interview must be booked within 7 days from date of approval
- Registration date within 14 days after payment
- Both parties and witnesses must be present at registration
Official Procedure Steps
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ClientOnline application with upload of required documents
→ Marriage ClerkNeither party must have entered Civil or Christian marriage
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Marriage ClerkVerification of uploads and details
→ ClientApproved to book appointment
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ClientBook appointment for interview (within 7 days of approval)
→ State CounselMust be within 7 days of approval date
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Client & State CounselInterview and submission of original documents
→ ClientBoth parties must be present
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ClientPayment of KSh 3,900
→ ClientPayment completion
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State CounselBooking of registration date
→ ClientWithin 14 days after payment
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State Counsel & ClientRegistration – signing of certificates
→ Office Administrative Assistant, Registrar of MarriagesBoth parties and witnesses must be present
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Office Administrative AssistantScanning and uploading of signed registration certificate
→ Records Management OfficerCertificates signed; originals archived
Required Documents
- National ID Card (both parties)Required
- Birth Certificates (both parties, if available)Optional
- Coloured passport-size photos (4 each)Required
- Letter from local Chief / Village Elder confirming customary ritesRequired
- Witnesses (2) with national IDsRequired
Service Details
Processing Time
Interview within 7 days of approval; registration within 14 days of payment
Fee Structure
Registration FeeKES 3,900
Office
Sheria House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi
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.