Marriage Registration In Ghana

Marriage is the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman).

Marriage Registration In Ghana

MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

Marriage under the ordinance is the civil union available to any Ghanaian to take advantage of, and despite some confusion, it is entirely secular and not religious (Christian) at all.

This is governed by Marriages Act (Cap 127) and is the only, strictly monogamous legal means of marriage in Ghana. Those intending to get married are required to give notice to the marriage registrar in the district where the marriage is going to occur. The registrar would then publish a notice of marriage and then issue a certificate after 21 days if no objection is raised.

The marriage certificate must then be presented to a licensed marriage officer, after which the couple must get married within three months or that certificate becomes null and void.

Types: (1)Registrar’s Certificate (2) Special License

Applicant may obtain prescribed Declaration Form and complete with the assistance of the Marriage Registrar

Question of Consent / Declaration for considerationHave the couple ever being married before under the ordinance law, Yes / NoIf YES…? Kindly state the reasonDivorce Certificate or Death Certificate is a mandatory requirement and must be in English should this be the reasonIt’s a must for the couple to be present to start the registrationCouple must be 18 years and above and also of sound mind

Two witnesses are to be provided from each side of the couple if marriage is to be celebrated at the Registrar General’s Department.

Time Frame: Marriage must be celebrated within 20 days from the start date.

How do I register my marriage in Ghana?

One or both of the applicants must be citizens of Ghana;

Applications of marriage must be made at the registrar of marriages in the district in which applicants live;

Application forms are obtained from the office of the registrar; they should be completed and required document’s attached before submission.

How much is marriage registration in Ghana?

The approved fees for marriage registration in Ghana are, GHC85. 00 for both the filing of a Notice of Marriage and Issue of a Registrar’s Certificate; and GHC160. 00 for Celebration of Marriage (Official Marriage Ceremony).

What are the requirements to get married in Ghana?

Filing a Notice of Marriage.

The Registrar’s Certificate.

The Ordinance Marriage Ceremony & Certificate of Marriage.