MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL MARRIAGE:
Step 1 – Online Application
Husband:
Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Passport photograph
Indigene Letter/Letter of Identification from State of Origin (Nigerians only)
Sworn affidavit of Bachelorhood from a law court/ Bachelorhood Certificate (If bachelor)
Affidavit of Marriage (If already married)
Evidence of Divorce - Decree 90 and Decree Absolute (If Divorced)
Death certificate of Previous Wife (If a Widower)
Evidence of Annulment from Court (If previous marriage was annulled)
Sworn Affidavit of Single with Child/Children (if single with child/children)
Data Page of International Passport (if living abroad)
Arrival Passport Stamp Page (if living abroad)
Residence Permit (if living abroad)
*All these documents should be uploaded
Wife:
Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Passport photograph
Indigene Letter/Letter of Identification from State of Origin (Nigerians only)
Sworn affidavit of Spinsterhood from a law court/ Spinsterhood Certificate (If Spinster)
Affidavit of Marriage (If already married)
Evidence of Divorce - Decree 90 and Decree Absolute (If Divorced)
Death certificate of Previous Husband (If a Widow)
Evidence of Annulment from Court (If previous marriage was annulled)
Sworn Affidavit of Single with Child/Children (if single with child/children)
Data Page of International Passport (if living abroad)
Arrival Passport Stamp Page (if living abroad)
Residence Permit (if living abroad)
*All these documents should be uploaded
Step 2 – Oath Taking
Return to the Registry on selected date of Interview.
You are required to provide one witness each on the wedding day from both parties. (Please note it’s not
genders specific)
You are expected to present 2 rings (male and female) or a Bible/Quran as the case may be.
What to Wear:
Wedding Dresses and Suits
Native Attire
Corporate Ensemble
(Please note that short sleeves, shorts and jeans are not allowed. And do not be late so you do not miss your
time slot)
ORDINARY MARRIAGE:
Step 1 – Online Application
Husband:
Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Passport photograph
Sworn affidavit of Bachelorhood from a law court/ Bachelorhood Certificate (If bachelor)
Affidavit of Marriage (If already married)
Evidence of Divorce - Decree 90 and Decree Absolute (If Divorced)
Death certificate of Previous Wife (If a Widower)
Evidence of Annulment from Court (If previous marriage annulled)
Sworn Affidavit of Single with Child/Children (if single with child/children)
*All these documents should be uploaded
Wife:
Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Passport photograph
Sworn affidavit of Spinsterhood from a law court/ Spinsterhood Certificate (If Spinster)
Affidavit of Marriage (If already married)
Evidence of Divorce - Decree 90 and Decree Absolute (If Divorced)
Death certificate of Previous Husband (If a Widow)
Evidence of Annulment from Court (If previous marriage annulled)
Sworn Affidavit of Single with Child/Children (if single with child/children)
*All these documents should be uploaded
Step 2 – Oath Taking
Return to the registry on your selected date of Oath.
You are required to provide one witness each on the wedding day from both parties. (Please note it’s not
genders specific)
You are expected to present 2 rings (male and female) or a bible/Quran as the case may be.
What to Wear:
Wedding Dresses and Suits
Native Attire
Corporate Ensemble
(Please note that short sleeves, shorts and jeans are not allowed. And do not be late so you do not miss your
time slot)
Attestation Of Marital Status
Affidavit of Marital Status from Court
*Document should be uploaded
Verification of Documents
Accreditation Number of Legal Official That Attested to The Document
*Document should be uploaded
Certified True Copy of Documents
Federal High Court Affidavit
Police extract on Incidence of Loss or Theft
Receipt of Affidavit from Court
*All these documents should be uploaded
Certificate Re-Issue
If Previously Married At Local Government Marriage Registry:
Husband:
Passport Photograph
Evidence of Marriage at LGA Marriage Registry
Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
*All these documents should be uploaded
Wife:
Passport Photograph
Evidence of Marriage at LGA Marriage Registry
Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
Witness Signature (2 witnesses)
*All these documents should be uploaded
In case of Loss of Marriage Certificate:
Husband signature
Wife signature
Witness Signature (2 witnesses)
*All these documents should be uploaded
In case of Replacement of old certificate with the new secured certificate:
Husband:
Passport Photograph
Affidavit of Marriage
Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
*All these documents should be uploaded
Wife:
Passport Photograph
Affidavit of Marriage
Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
Witness Signature (2 witnesses)
*All these documents should be uploaded
In case of other reasons:
Husband signature
Wife signature
Witness Signature (2 witnesses)
*All these documents should be uploaded
Email Customer Care Address
Number
[email protected] Ministry of Interior,
+234 (0) 700 009 9999 Room 104 & 123,
Block F, Old Federal Secretariat,
Hours Of Operation Area 1, Garki-Abuja.
Weekdays: Mondays - Fridays:
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Weekends and National
Holidays: Chat Only.
