Tanzania - Obtain Marriage Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for obtaining marriage certificate in Tanzania is available in Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA) contact link
2. Applicant must get complete and submit the Form RGM12, which is given in the “Documents to use” section of this page along with all necessary information in the form.
3. Applicant must make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are necessary for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are necessary for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant must attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the submitting process.
6. Fee for this procedure is Tsh 200,000/- which has to be paid at the office.
7. If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, marriage certificate will be provided to them during the wedding ceremony.

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Required Documents

Citizens of Tanzania

• ID Proof
• Certificate of no impediment
• A documented reason to show proof that you do not have time to give a 21-day notice
• Colored Passport size photos
• Birth Certificate
• Passport
• Written consent from the parent/guardian confirming that the applicant is not married.

Foreigners

• Notarized copies of both birth certificates
• Notarized copies of both passports
• Certificate of No Impediment
• Notarized copies of Certificate of Domicile
• Two passport size photographs
• Two local witnesses
• ID Cards of the witness

Office Locations & Contacts

Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address:
Registration,
Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA),
Rita Tower,
Simu St,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Contact:(+255) 222924180
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• Anyone who is willing to get married in Tanzania is eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure is Tsh 200,000/-

Validity

• The marriage certificate is valid forever until one of the spouse dies or gets a divorce.

Documents to Use

• Form RGM.12 link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The certificate is provided during the wedding ceremony.

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Instructions

• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions as mentioned by concerned authorities properly.
• Both parties must be at least 18 years of age and must get in touch with the registrar of marriages to register and legalize their union.

Required Information

• Full Names of both parties
• Date of Birth
• Residential Address
• Nationality
• Religion
• Full names of the witness
• Signature of the couple, witness and person conducting the ceremony

Need for the Document

• This certificate is necessary for legalizing a marriage in Tanzania.

Information which might help

• If the marriage is to take place in church, then the notice is given both in the registrar’s office and the church awards the certificate on behalf of the registrar of marriages.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA) link

Others

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