Kenya — Couples in the country will now get their marriage documents strictly online after the Office of the Attorney General officially stopped issuing manual certificates. The new directive, which took effect from 2026 henceforth means all Registrar’s Certificates and Special Marriage Licences for civil, Christian and Hindu marriages will be generated and printed through the eCitizen platform only.
Kenyans will no longer need to queue at Sheria House to collect printed copies. Instead, once an application is approved, the couple or marriage officer will simply log in to www.ecitizen.go.ke and download the digital certificate.
The upgraded certificates come with enhanced security features, including a unique reference number and a QR code for quick verification, making it harder for fraudsters to manipulate marriage records.
The government says this move is part of its wider plan to digitise public services and make access easier and more efficient for wananchi. The Registrar of Marriages has assured the public that support will be provided during the transition to ensure a smooth shift to the new system.
Comments
Post a Comment