The government has rolled out a new digital platform for all marriage registrations, making it mandatory for special marriage licences and registrar’s certificates to be processed online.
The Attorney General’s Office said the shift takes effect immediately, ending the traditional printing and physical distribution of these documents for civil, Christian, and Hindu marriages.
According to the Office of the Registrar of Marriages in Nairobi, the online system is intended to make marriage registration simpler, quicker, and more secure.
“With effect from January 13, 2026, all registrar’s certificates and special licences shall be digitally generated and downloaded exclusively through the eCitizen portal,” the statement confirmed.
The Attorney General’s Office clarified that both the public and authorized marriage officers will now handle all applications and downloads through the government’s official eCitizen platform at www.ecitizen.go.ke.
The digital certificates and licences will feature advanced security measures to reduce fraud and allow easy verification. Each document will carry a unique marriage application reference number and a QR code that can be scanned to confirm its authenticity.
Officials said the new system will improve transparency and efficiency, while reducing delays in the issuance of official documents. Marriage officers and the public are advised to familiarise themselves with the eCitizen portal to ensure a smooth transition.
The Registrar of Marriages also stressed that no paper certificates or licences will be issued going forward and that documents obtained digitally are legally valid.
For guidance or further questions, the public can contact the Registrar of Marriages at Sheria House in Nairobi using the official contacts provided by the Attorney General’s Office.
This move is part of the government’s ongoing plan to digitise public services, aiming to make service delivery faster and reduce administrative bottlenecks.
