Apply In-Person:

1. The Marriage registration in Fiji must be made in the Registry Office. Contacts
2. The couple willing to marry should first register their intent in the Registry office.
3. After the registering, the officer will make appointment for the completion of the Fijian registry requirements and the marriage service.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Upon successful registration, the couples will have 21 days to proceed with the marriage ceremony.
6. After the completion of marriage, the partners can apply for the Marriage certificate.
   

• Original or certified copy of birth certificates.
• Passport.
• Decree Absolute document if divorced
• Death Certificate if spouse had died.
• Statutory Declaration signed by a Justice of Peace or Notary Public or Solicitor to prove that the persons are not married. [this declaration both applies to first or the second marriage]
• Consent of the father if under the age of 21 years or mother if father is deceased.
• Minimum age for marriage in Fiji is 16 years and above for female and 18 years and above for male.
• Names of two witnesses who are 21 years of age or over. Couples must present themselves together to apply for the license.
  

REGISTRY OFFICES FOR MARRIAGE IN FIJI

Lautoka Crown Law Office
1st Floor Rogorogoivuda House
Tavewa Road
Telephone [679] 600968
Fax: [679] 304917

The Registrar General’s Office
Suvavou House Ground Floor
Suva.
Telephone: [679] 315280

District Office
Korivolu Avenue
Nadi.
Telephone: [679] 700101.
Hours

• Monday – Thursday - 8.00 am – 4.30 pm
  
• Friday - 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
  

Address & Contacts link

• To legally register the marriage, the marrying Fiji Citizen must be 21 years of age or above.
• They must have all the necessary documents.
  

• Decorated certificate of birth or marriage - $54.50 15.
• Notice of marriage and declaration - $16.35 16.
• Application for special licence - $54.50 17.
• Registrar-General or district registrar solemnising marriage (including certificate of marriage) - $54.50 18.
• Registrar-General or district registrar solemnising marriage outside office after normal office hours (including certificate of marriage) - $109.00 19.
• Civil marriage celebrants registration fee - $3,270.00
• Certificate of marriage - $27.25 3.
• Decorated certificate of marriage - $81.75
  

The marriage registration is valid for lifetime, unless either spouses applies for annulment or divorce.

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It takes a minimum of 21 days to register a marriage in Fiji.

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• Marriages in Fiji are solemnized by the Government Officers or Ministry of Religions of the Christian faith, or other suitably qualified persons professing any recognized religion, must first be registered as a marriage officer.
• The party who intend to get married should satisfy themselves that the marriage officer or celebrant assign to solemnize their marriage has already been registered.
• Couples must present themselves together to apply for the license.
• Every marriage shall be performed in the presence of at least two witnesses who can sign their names and are 21 years of age or over.
  

• Name of the bride and groom
• Date of birth of the bride and groom
• Previous Marital Status of the bride and groom
• Place of birth of the bride and groom
• Address and the period of stay
• Names of the Parents
  

Marriage registration certificate is a legal document to prove the marriage between two individuals.

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