Guidelines For Filling the MarraigeForm
a) When any persons desire
to marry under the ordinance within the Ga Central Municipality, one of the couple to the intended marriage would have to give notice of the marriage at the Marriage registry of the Ga Central Municipal Assembly for twenty one (21) days.
The Notice is to afford the public the opportunity to raise any questions on the intended notice of marriage.
Information needed for the Notice are :-
Name, Age, Occupation, H/No. of Husband & Wife
b) If no impediment or any other lawful hindrance is raised by any one against the marriage within the 21 days of notice of marriage, the registrar then issues a certificate to the couple to enable them to go ahead and celebrate the marriage at any registered place of their choice.
These include the Registrar Generals Department. Any licensed church, or at the premises of the Ga Central Municipal Assemblyy. The registrations Certificate however expires three months from the date notice is given.
Price for G.C.M.A :-
Notice of marriage GH¢100.00
Registration Certificate GH¢100.00
Customary Marriage (Resident) GH¢100.00
Divorce Certificate (Customary) GH¢150.00
Certified True Copy GH¢100.00
Authentication of Marriage Certificate (Request by 3rd parties) GH¢100.00
Marriage Certificate (Request by 3rd parties) GH¢100.00
Search Fee (for Marriage Certificate) GH¢50.00
*Rates are subject to review yearly via the fee fixing resolution.
d) Notice to Applicants:
1. Applicants above the ages of 16 years must go to the GCMA office for their registration.
2. Applicants between the ages of 16 and 18 years will need a consent from a family member to complete their registration.
3. Providing false information can lead to prosecution under the laws of Ghana.
e) Consent Provider must be above 18 years. If you provide false information, you will be liable to legal actions as per the law.
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