SEARCHING FOR CERTIFICATES & APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS ABROAD |
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Births and Deaths
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APPLICATION
FOR SEARCH OF BIRTH/DEATH CERTIFICATE
1. Complete the Search Form
2. Attach a photocopy of the certificate (birth/death)
or the burial/disposal permit (death), if available,
for ease of reference
3. Enclose a Postal Order for £5.00 payable
to ‘Kenya High Commission’ (Cheques
are not acceptable)
4. The High Commission will forward the documents
to the Department of Civil Registration in Kenya
for action
5. The search and issuance of the certificate
takes 12 to 14 weeks
6. You will be informed about the status of your
application at the end of this period
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APPLICATION
FOR SEARCH OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
1. Complete the Search Form
2. Attach a photocopy of the certificate (if available)
for ease of reference
3. Enclose a Postal Order for £5.00 payable
to ‘Kenya High Commission’ (Cheques
are not acceptable)
4. The High Commission will forward the documents
to the Department of the Registrar General in
Kenya for action
5. The search and issuance of the certificate
takes 12 to 14 weeks
6. You will be informed about the status of your
application at the end of this period
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REGISTRATION
OF BIRTHS OCCURING ABROAD
* Download Form BDA1
1. Submit an Application Letter
2. Attach a photocopy of the birth certificate/foreign
registration certificate
3. Attach photocopies of parents’ passports
4. Enclose a Postal Order for £5.00 payable
to ‘Kenya High Commission’ (Cheques
are not acceptable)
5. The High Commission will forward the documents
to the Department of Civil Registration in Kenya
for action |
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REUIREMENTS
FOR TAKING ASHES TO KENYA
1. Death certificate
2. Certificate from the Crematorium
3. Certificate issued by Funeral Directors confirming
that the contents are nothing but the remains
and are not mixed with anything else |
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OVERSEAS REPATRIATION
OF THE DECEASED
1. The Cargo departments of the various airlines
are responsible for the transportation of the
deceased
2. The Funeral Home involved arranges bookings
with the relevant Cargo office
3. The death certificate is required
4. Confirmation that the coffin is hermetically
sealed for carriage by air is required |
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MARRIAGE IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTRAR OF
MARRIAGES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR UK RESIDENTS
UK residents wishing to marry in Kenya can have either a
civil ceremony or a religious ceremony. No marriages are conducted
between 22 December and 05 January.
Civil Ceremony
This is held at the local registrar office or any other venue
provided it has a special license. Ensure you inquire about
the venue before obtaining a special license.
Religious ceremony
Christian, Islamic, Hindu and Traditional African weddings
are recognized under Kenyan law. The registrar does not usually
record Islamic, Hindu and Traditional African weddings. Marriage
certificates are issued at the end of the ceremony in the
case of Islamic or Hindu marriage ceremonies. Affidavits are
sworn in the case of African customary marriages.
If wishing to have a church ceremony, contact the church
where you wish to get married to enquire about the necessary
religious paperwork.
Notice of intention of marriage at the church and office
of the Registrar of marriages should be given 21 days before.
If this is not possible, apply for a special license if intending
to marry in a registrar office or any other venue.
To apply for a special license, contact the Registrar of
Marriages in advance. If granted, couples need only arrive
in Kenya Four (4) working days in advance of their wedding
day in order to finalize paperwork.
Marriage certificate
Ensure you are issued with a certified copy of your marriage
certificate. Contact the Registrar of marriages in advance
to ensure marriage is registered in Kenya.
Visitors can get married during their stay Kenya.
Once in the country, they should apply for a special license
at the department of Registrar General (Marriage Section)
Sheria House. The registration can only be done in person.
For marriages intended to be held in a private location the
district's registrar of that area has to be notified in advance.
Marriage processing fees (in Kenya Shillings)
| Location |
Charges |
| In Registrar's office |
Ksh. 6,250 |
| In a Church |
Ksh. 5,050 |
| In a Private location |
Ksh. 10,050 |
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The following documents are required to register
the marriage.
a. Valid Passport & visa
b. Birth Certificate
c. Decree Absolute (in the case of divorced persons)
d. Death Certificate (in the case of widowed persons)
e. Affidavit declaring single status authorized by notary/solicitor
declaring eligibility for marriage
f. In case of name change by Deed Poll or adoption, proof
of this authenticated by a notary or solicitor
The processing of documentation takes approximately
three days, after enough proof is given on the urgency of
the marriage i.e. return air ticket
For further information please contact
Registrar General
Sheria House
2nd Floor, Room 208
P.O. Box 30031
Nairobi
Tel: (+254) 020-227461
See also: www.attorney-general.go.ke |
