Register Marriage at Kenya Embassy 2026

How to register marriage at a Kenya embassy abroad. Required documents, fees and process for marriage certificates.

Marriage Registration Types

  • Registration of foreign marriage - registering a marriage that took place abroad with Kenya authorities
  • Marriage at the embassy - some embassies can conduct civil marriages for Kenyan citizens
  • Certificate of No Impediment - certificate confirming you are free to marry

Required Documents

  • Foreign marriage certificate (original + certified copy)
  • Both spouses passports (originals + copies)
  • Kenya national ID (original + copy)
  • Birth certificates of both spouses
  • Two witnesses with valid ID
  • Sworn affidavit of marital status
  • If previously married: divorce decree or death certificate of former spouse