Civil Marriage Requirements In Uganda

What is Civil Marriage?

A civil marriage is a marriage performed, recorded, and recognized by a government official.

Such a marriage may be performed by a religious body and recognized by the state, or it may be entirely secular.

Civil Marriage Requirements In Uganda

An LC 1 letter clearly stating the duration of residence in the district in which the marriage is intended to be solemnized (this should not be less than 15 days).

One passport-size photograph each for the groom and the bride.

A Photocopy of a VALID ID for each of the two Adult witnesses.

How long does it take to do civil marriage in Uganda?

The Notice of Marriage is published on the Notice board of the District Registrar of Marriages for 21 calendar days.

If there is an objection, a caveat is placed and the matter is referred to Court for settlement.

How much do you need to perform a civil marriage in Uganda?

Civil Registration Forms Fees

ServiceDetailsNational Applications (Ugx)
Celebration of marriage20,000/=
Issuing of marriage certificate25,000/=
Registration of marriages a) Marriages conducted at URSB. b) Marriages conducted at the Districts25,000/=