Getting Married

I have found the one whom my soul loves. - Song of Solomon 3:4

Introduction

Congratulations on embarking upon the beautiful journey of marriage! Whether you are a starry-eyed couple ready to say "I do" or a couple exploring the idea of taking this significant step, below is a comprehensive guide to provide you with essential information and heartfelt advice to help you navigate the path to a blissful matrimony.

  1. ID CARD COPIES (COUPLE) 1 EACH.
  2. ID CARD COPIES (WITNESS) 1 EACH.
  3. 2 PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS (COUPLE) 1 EACH.
  4. COPY OF LICENSE FROM THE OFFICIATING MINISTER DULLY STAMPED.
  5. CHURCH TO WRITE AN INTRODUCTORY LETTER CONCERNING THE COUPLE, THEIR MARIRAL STATUS (Bachelor, Spinister, Widow(er), Divorced person or Married under Customary law ) AND WEDDING DATE TO THE REGISTRAR OF MARRIAGES VOI. PLEASE NOTE: THE LETTER SHOULD HAVE A CHURCH STAMP OF THE VENUE OF THE WEDDING
  6. BLANK COPY OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE DULLY STAMPED AT THE BACK AND A COPY OF SERIAL NUMBER OF THE MARRIAGE BOOK
  7. FOR A DIVORCED PERSON WHO WANTS TO REMARRY - A COPY OF DECREE OF ABSOLUTE (DIVORCE) OR NISI
  8. PERSONS MARRYING FOR THE FIRST TIME i.e (Bachelor OR Spinister) AND A COUPLE ALREADY LIVING TOGETHER i.e (MARRIED UNDER CUSTOMARY LAW) TO BRING A LETTER FROM AREA CHIEF OR ASSISTANT CHIEF CONFIRMING MARITAL STATUS AND AREA OF JURISIDICTION
  9. CONSENT LETTER FROM BRIDES PARENTS
  10. NOTICE OF MARRIAGE - KSHS 600 1ST DAY
  11. REGISTRAR CERTIFICATE - KSHS. 800 AFTER 21 DAYS
  12. WHEN PLACING THE NOTICE, BOTH THE BRIDE AND THE GROOM TO BE PRESENT
DISCLAIMER: NOTICE OF MARRIAGE FORMS FORM MA2 ARE NO LONGER USED.
FORM MA4 - AFFIDAVIT IS STILL IN USE.