Marriage Registration Process
KEY STEPS, PROCESSES, AND PROCEDURES
- Receive and review applications for marriage registration.
- Verify eligibility of applicants and authenticate all required supporting documents.
- Process Notices of Intended Marriage and inform applicants of waiting periods and next steps.
- Prepare and issue payment slips and verify payments made to the National Revenue Authority (NRA).
- Issue and receive completed marriage registration forms.
- Schedule dates and times for oath-taking and marriage solemnization ceremonies. (Civil)
- Administer oaths and conduct marriage ceremonies (Civil, Christian, Muslim, and Foreign).
- Prepare, process, and issue marriage certificates.
- Submit marriage certificates for approval and signature by the Administrator and Registrar General.
- Process requests for searches, certified copies, licenses, and divorce certificates (where applicable).
- Register foreign marriage documentation and Issue the certification.
- Scan, record, and securely store marriage records in compliance with data protection policies.
- Respond to public inquiries, complaints, and requests for clarification.
- Ensure all procedures comply with national laws, regulations, and administrative guidelines.
Additional Services
- Searches and certified copies
- Christian licenses
- Muslim divorce certificates
- Foreign marriage certification
Services Offer
| Marriage Registration Fees | Charges |
|---|---|
| Search | Nle50 |
| Booking & Civil Wedding | Nle1,500 |
| Registration of both Christian & Muslim Marriage Certificate | Nle150 |
| Sale of both Christian & Muslim Certificate | Nle150 |
| Certified True Copy of both Marriage Certificate | Nle100 |
| Sale of Muslim Divorce Certificate | Nle150 |
| Non Impediment Certificate | Nle500 |
Office of the Administrator and Registrar General, Government of Sierra Leone responsible for all forms of registrations and administrations
Contact Us
Roxy Building, 28 Walpole Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Mon–Thurs: 8:30 am – 4:45 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm