Marriage Requirements

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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)*

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