Requirements for Marriage
Special Marriage
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).
Wife
- 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 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).
- Return to the Registry on the 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.
- 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)*
Normal Marriage
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).
Wife
- 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 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).
- Return to the Registry on the 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.
- 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)*