Get a certified copy of a marriage certificate
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice · sources read 30 Sep 2026 · next check 4 Nov 2026
Apply on eCitizen with the type of marriage, both names and the date and place of the marriage. A certified copy costs KSh 1,100 and is ready about 4 days after you pay. To register a customary marriage, see our customary marriage page.
- Fee
- KSh 1,100Certified copy of a marriage certificateper Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice, read 30 Sep 2026
- How long
- Certified copy: 4 days after payment. Customary registration: within 14 days of payment.
- Where
- Online on eCitizen (Registrar of Marriages, Office of the Attorney General); customary registration also needs an in-person interview with the Registrar
What you need
- the system of marriage, both partners' names, and the date and place of the marriage
Steps
- Apply on eCitizen, giving the type of marriage, both names, and the date and place of the marriage.
- When the record is found, you get a notice to pay KSh 1,100 on eCitizen.
Who can apply
- For marriages registered under civil, Christian, Hindu or customary law in Kenya
Official sources (2)
- Application for Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate statelaw.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026
- Registration of New and Existing Marriages statelaw.go.ke · read 30 Sep 2026