How To Get Marriage Certificate In Uganda

What Is Marriage Certificate?

A marriage certificate is an official statement that two people are married. In most jurisdictions, a marriage certificate is issued by a government official only after the civil registration of the marriage.

How To Get Marriage Certificate In Uganda?

Required Documents

Proof of nationality for example a voters card, passport or national identification card.

An LC 1 letter to prove residence in Kampala district for at least 15 days.

A passport size photograph for identification.

Marriage affidavits that conform with S.10 of the Marriage Act.

How Much Is Marriage Certificate In Uganda?

ServiceDetailsNational Applications (Ugx)
Celebration of marriage20,000
Issuing of marriage certificate25,000
Registration of marriages a) Marriages conducted at URSB. b) Marriages conducted at the Districts25,000
Customary MarriagesIssuance of customary Marriage Certificate20,000

How Long Does It Take To Get A Marriage Certificate In Uganda?

Within ten days after the last day of each month, every district registrar is required to send to the Registrar General a certified copy of all entries made during the preceding month in the Marriage Register Book and the Registrar General files the copy in his or her office.

How Do You Process A Marriage Certificate In Uganda?

Step 1: Set a Date and Place for Your Wedding.

Step 2: Visit the County Clerk. .

Step 3: Get Signatures From Your Officiant and Marriage License Witnesses.

Step 4: The Officiant Turns in the Completed Marriage License to the County.

How Do I Register My Marriage Online In Uganda?

For a marriage to be considered legal it must have been conducted in a licensed place of worship, after which it has to be filed with the Registrar of Marriages. With our online system, you can now log onto our website www.ursb.go.ug to file your marriage.

Where Do You Apply For Marriage License In Uganda?

Both parties must visit the local civil registrar’s office in the city or town where one of you habitually resides.

What Is The Advantage Of Civil Marriage In Uganda?

Civil marriage awards partners with legal benefits that can only be enjoyed by couples who are bound by a legally recognised marriage. These benefits work to protect both parties throughout their marriage, and for cases of death or divorce.

What Is Needed To Register Your Marriage In Uganda?

Two witnesses and the marriage officer must sign the marriage register after the solemnisation of a marriage. Then the marriage officer must issue the parties with a handwritten marriage certificate (BI-27) free of charge.

What Constitutes A Valid Marriage In Uganda?

In a civil marriage, parties have to give notice of intention to marry to the District Registrar, who will cause the notice to be entered into the Civil Marriage Notice Book. The Registrar will then issue marriage license. A civil marriage must then be solemnized within three months.

Does Customary Marriage Have Certificate In Uganda?

A customary marriage must be registered at the Department of Home Affairs within three (3) months of concluding it. The Department of Home Affairs will issue a marriage certificate. It is very important to bear in mind that failure to register the marriage does not deem it invalid.

How Is Court Marriage Done In Uganda?

Civil marriages in Uganda are presided over by URSB. The Intending couple must appear in person before the Registrar of Marriages for an interview. They should be single, above 18 years and not parties to existing marriages.

When Can I Get Marriage Certificate After Wedding In Uganda?

Around five to 10 working days after the officiant registered your marriage, you can get a certified true copy of your marriage certificate at the LCR office.