Introduction

Marriage under Ordinance is the civil union available to every Ghanaian. It is not religious at all, it is secular.

It is governed by the Marriages Act (Cap 127). It is also the only strictly monogamous means of Marriage in Ghana

The man and woman intending to get married must give notice to the marriage registrar in the district where the marriage will take place. The registrar would in turn publish a notice of marriage and then issue a certificate after 21 days if no objection is raised. The certificate is presented to a licensed marriage office but becomes null and void if the couple do not get married within three months after that.

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Requirements

The applicant may obtain the prescribed Declaration form and complete it with the assistance of the Marriage Registrar.

Question of Consent/Declaration for Consideration Question of Consent / Declaration for consideration

Have the couple ever being married before under the ordinance law, Yes / No. If YES...? Kindly state the reason. Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate is a mandatory requirement and must be in English should this be the reason

It's a must for the couple to be present to start the registration.

The couple must be 18 years and above and also of sound mind.

Two witnesses are to be provided from each side of the couple if marriage is to be celebrated at the Registrar General’s Department.

Time frame: The Marriage must be celebrated 30 days after the start date.

Source : Registrar General’s Department.
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