Senegal - Obtain Marriage Certificate

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Procedure

1. Gather all documents needed to be presented to obtain a marriage certificate.
2. Submit your request to obtain the certificate to the civil registry where the civil marriage was registered.
3. Pay all necessary fees.

Note: In case the marriage certificate or the family book was lost or stolen, a copy may be requested from the same civil registry where the marriage record is being kept. The procedures to be followed will be the same.

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Required Documents

• Voucher No. 1 of the marriage certificate
• The family book
• An old copy of the marriage certificate

Note: The applicant may also provide references to the marriage (date, No. of the act, etc.)

Office Locations & Contacts

National Centre for Civil Registration
Centre national d'tat civil (CNEC)
Department of Planning and Local Government (MATCL)
Dieuppeul Derkl Alles Khalifa Ababacar Sy - Dakar
Phone: 33 869 47 01
Fax: 33 869 47 33

Eligibility

Individuals who may obtain a copy of the marriage certificate:

• Spouses
• Heirs or successors
• Any administrative or judicial authority
• Any person authorized to obtain a marriage certificate and in possession of a court order

Fees

Administrative fee to obtain a marriage certificate varies depending on the locality issuing the certificate:

• In municipalities, the amount to be paid ranges between 200 to 500 FCFA
• In rural communities, the amount to be paid ranges between 75 to 150 FCFA

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

The amount of time needed to process an application requesting for a copy of the marriage certificate varies depending on the registration center processing the request.

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

Marriage is a legal contract binding two people together, granting them rights and obligations. A Marriage Certificate is an official statement that two people are married.

A copy of the marriage certificate is often necessary when you apply for administrative procedures such as obtaining a passport or applying for certain social benefits.

Following are procedures on how to obtain a marriage certificate.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Senegal Public Service Website:

http://www.servicepublic.gouv.sn/index.php/demarche_administrative/demarche/1/447/4/56

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