We had a traditional wedding. She then changed her name in court to bear my surname.

Can we use this as marriage certificate?

I will still advise that she gets her marriage certificate via the Court.

Whilst this change of name might suffice....when going to embassies for passports, etc...it might be an issue.

So, I will advise you get the marriage Cert too (the better)

Congrats on your trad.

This thread did justice to your question;
https://www.nairaland.com/309192/how-change-last-name-after#4342784

Jogunomi1:
We had a traditional wedding. She then changed her name in court to bear my surname.

Can we use this as marriage certificate?

Within Nigeria it will fly, but outside the country no, affidavit of change of name is part of document you tender to show as a married woman.

Go to any marriage registry in your state or local government and register your marriage you'll be issued a marriage registry certificate which is more valuable than any church marriage certificate.

It will cost you a little less than 20k you and your wife will be joined together according to Nigeria law marriage act.

First step is to make your intention to the marriage registry and pay little fee they'll give you a date 2-3 weeks to conduct it but with your PR you can do it within a week.

You need one witness from your wife's family and one from your family to sign the register.

Odikwa risky....

KenOne:


Within Nigeria it will fly, but outside the country no, affidavit of change of name is part of document you tender to show as a married woman.

Go to any marriage registry in your state or local government and register your marriage you'll be issued a marriage registry certificate which is more valuable than any church marriage certificate.

It will cost you a little less than 20k you and your wife will be joined together according to Nigeria law marriage act.

First step is to make your intention to the marriage registry and pay little fee they'll give you a date 2-3 weeks to conduct it but with your PR you can do it within a week.

You need one witness from your wife's family and one from your family to sign the register.

Thanks!

I saw a video on Facebook when one fair lady insist on traditional wedding instead of church wedding. Though she supported court wedding,she said that only three churches in Nigeria are recognized for white wedding ( This is when you want to apply for visa at the embassy)

edoairways:
I saw a video on Facebook when one fair lady insist on traditional wedding instead of church wedding. Though she supported court wedding,she said that only three churches in Nigeria are recognized for white wedding ( This is when you want to apply for visa at the embassy)

Her sentiment/opinion is false. All churches or religious institution registered with Interior Ministry through the Federal Marriage Registry can conduct marriage and issue certificate duly recognised by the FG under the marriage act, and acceptable to all entity that requires you to present one.

Change of Name is different from Marriage Certificate.
I might have similar name to yours but not related to you.
Marriage Certificate is evidence of the relationship that exists between you. Just walk into a LGA around you and ask. Kindly find out if the Marriage Registry at the LGA issues that(certificate) of the federal government, I heard some states issues theirs (if true, it is not acceptable by FG or other entities like embassy).
You don't have to travel down to Ikoyi or any federal registry if it's not close to you, any LGA is cool and might even save you cost.

OlujobaSamuel:

Her sentiment/opinion is false. All churches or religious institution registered with Interior Ministry through the Federal Marriage Registry can conduct marriage and issue certificate duly recognised by the FG under the marriage act, and acceptable to all entity that requires you to present one.

They can't be use at the embassy as implied by her