About Us

We Solemnize Matrimony

Welcome to Makurdi Marriage Registry

The Makurdi Marriage Registry is responsible for upholding the Marriage Act, CAP M6, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (2004) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In other words, their duties include:
  • Granting of Secured Marriage Certificates.
  • Place of Worship Licensing (So Places of Worship can be legally certified to conduct Statutory Marriages in Nigeria).
  • Conducting of Statutory Marriages at the Federal Marriage Registries nationwide.

Our Requirements

Documents required to obtain single status certificate include:
  • Means of identification such as the National Identity card or international passport.
  • For a divorcee, proof that the divorce has been completed.
  • If the person is a widow or a widower, the death certificate of the deceased spouse and also the Marriage certificate.
  • Evidence of the place of residence of the applicant.
  • Proof of change of name where relevant.
  • Certificate of birth.
  • Affidavit.
Proceed to apply
The requirements for both Special and normal marriage are contained on the requirements for marriage page.

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Step 1 - Documents for Upload

  • Copy of the Marriage Certificate.
  • Sworn affidavit in support of claim.
  • A photograph showing the Registrar or the Minister with the couple or Photograph of the Couple at the wedding.
  • Police Extract where marriage certificate is not available.
  • Recent Passport photograph of the couple.

* All these documents should be uploaded *

Step 2 - Husband Marriage Details and Wife Marriage Details

  • The Couple's Marriage Details should be the same with what was in the Marriage Certificate.

Step 3 - Husband Information and Wife Information

  • The Couple's current information will be entered in this section.

Step 4 - Witness

  • The details of the two (2) witnesses should be the same with what you have in your Marriage Certificate.

Our Services

  • Marriage Registration.
  • Issue of Certified True Copy.
  • Singlehood Application.
  • Marriage Verification.

Important Information

  • Please note that Marriage Registration and Certified True Copy applications are done online but payment is collected at the Marriage Registry.
  • But for Marriage Documents verification and Singlehood Application, payment is done online and Registration is also done online.

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