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Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by orbis(m): 12:45pm On Feb 13, 2015

The charge 65k as at Feb and then maybe 1k for certificate of bachelorhood if you don't have one. 2k for weekdays marriage and 4500 for Saturday marriage. just budget like 70k total

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by booglesax(m): 10:47am On Mar 13, 2015

My names are collins mark phone no:07060534443,i legalised my marriage at ikoyi federal marriage registry.if you are interested,this is mrs esho a.o a principal executive officer:08037874168

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by Veeme: 10:23pm On Jul 03, 2015

Hi guys,
I am UK citizen and my partner Nigerian. We want to get married in Nija and want to know does it have to be a in a federal court like Ikoyi or can it be in court registry such as Ikeja?
Also, in Ikoyi, the registrar said that the cost is 65,000N for a foreigner to get married, is this true? My partner did question this repeatedly because we have read on here people saying its much less but the court official wouldn't budge!!
Many thanks,
V

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Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by Ivoryqueen: 9:10am On Sep 14, 2015

Please can help me with the the current cost of a court marriage at ikoyi registry ( Nigerian to nigerian)that is apart from entertaining your guests. Thanks.

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by faith2200: 4:43pm On Oct 20, 2015

n Babajide
Gudevening pls is dere any1 been to ikoyi registry recently..trying to get information..I was dere last wk n was told I pay a sum of 21k den processing fee 4k n if i want my wedding for Monday /Tuesday den I pay 10k, Wednesday 2 Friday 1k n Saturday 3. 5k.. Going tru internet saw dat we will b paying for oat taking too.... Pls let mi how urs went down.. tanks

Bowale007:
I watched with dismay d rate at which these FMR officials do charge prospective Nigerian citizen. Don't pay anybody a kobo, here's d procedure stated below:
1. Both of u will need affidavit of Bachelorhood and Spinsterhood (if u're to give it to them to help u get it over there =1k or probably u can go and do it urself outside like 5huns)
2. Birth certificate or age declaration for both.
3. u'll file notice and ask to pay 6k into Eco bank by mobil filling station falomo branch. u'll be given a customized teller in d registry for every transaction.
4. after 21days notice, u'll come for oath (mostly it's on Tuesday)and pay 5k again i.e. on d oath day. it's on this oath day u'll now choose the date u want ur wedding proper..1k for other dayz and 3k5 for Saturday.
Plz my pple home and abroad i cant drop my phone number here but u can reach me on :bowale911@gmail.com, for more clue. I'll also tell u ao to beat those clown asking for 40k, 56k, 70k etc....

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Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by stelibunk: 7:36am On Dec 08, 2015

Please I need an information on Ekiti state court marriage process, Ado ekiti registry precisely.Thanks

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by noplacelikehome: 1:57pm On Jan 05, 2016

Good afternoon,Please i would like to know when the two Couples are Divorces and their divorces paper were not in English would they translate it in English before summit it or does ikoyi registry accept it like that?and how much does marriage cost recent one. pls i need the information.thanks

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by noplacelikehome: 2:13pm On Jan 05, 2016

noplacelikehome:
Good afternoon,Please i would like to know when the two Couples are Divorces and their divorces paper were not in English would they translate it in English before summit it or does ikoyi registry accept it like that?and how much does marriage cost recent one. pls i need the information.thanks

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by nonso686: 11:38pm On Feb 01, 2016

Please do I need to perform traditional rites before the court wedding? I need ur candid response. Thanks.

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by ifedayosol(m): 10:50am On Feb 02, 2016

nonso686:
Please do I need to perform traditional rites before the court wedding? I need ur candid response. Thanks.

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by ifedayosol(m): 10:52am On Feb 02, 2016

I was thr too. I was told to come along with 2 pen and 500naira for oath taking

faith2200:
n Babajide
Gudevening pls is dere any1 been to ikoyi registry recently..trying to get information..I was dere last wk n was told I pay a sum of 21k den processing fee 4k n if i want my wedding for Monday /Tuesday den I pay 10k, Wednesday 2 Friday 1k n Saturday 3. 5k.. Going tru internet saw dat we will b paying for oat taking too.... Pls let mi how urs went down.. tanks

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by omoiseselagba: 5:58pm On Feb 02, 2016

Bowale007:
I watched with dismay d rate at which these FMR officials do charge prospective Nigerian citizen. Don't pay anybody a kobo, here's d procedure stated below:

1. Both of u will need affidavit of Bachelorhood and Spinsterhood (if u're to give it to them to help u get it over there =1k or probably u can go and do it urself outside like 5huns)
2. Birth certificate or age declaration for both.
3. u'll file notice and ask to pay 6k into Eco bank by mobil filling station falomo branch. u'll be given a customized teller in d registry for every transaction.
4. after 21days notice, u'll come for oath (mostly it's on Tuesday)and pay 5k again i.e. on d oath day. it's on this oath day u'll now choose the date u want ur wedding proper..1k for other dayz and 3k5 for Saturday.
Plz my pple home and abroad i cant drop my phone number here but u can reach me on :bowale911@gmail.com, for more clue. I'll also tell u ao to beat those clown asking for 40k, 56k, 70k etc....

but one Mr s......t in ikoyi told us to pay 21k for everything and got a deposit slip from firstbank . My woman went to pay . A notice of 21days was served, we went for counseling and got married on the date we chose out of the options given to us. All what I paid 21k for, I no understand.

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Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by omoiseselagba: 6:00pm On Feb 02, 2016

Bowale007:
I watched with dismay d rate at which these FMR officials do charge prospective Nigerian citizen. Don't pay anybody a kobo, here's d procedure stated below:

1. Both of u will need affidavit of Bachelorhood and Spinsterhood (if u're to give it to them to help u get it over there =1k or probably u can go and do it urself outside like 5huns)
2. Birth certificate or age declaration for both.
3. u'll file notice and ask to pay 6k into Eco bank by mobil filling station falomo branch. u'll be given a customized teller in d registry for every transaction.
4. after 21days notice, u'll come for oath (mostly it's on Tuesday)and pay 5k again i.e. on d oath day. it's on this oath day u'll now choose the date u want ur wedding proper..1k for other dayz and 3k5 for Saturday.
Plz my pple home and abroad i cant drop my phone number here but u can reach me on :bowale911@gmail.com, for more clue. I'll also tell u ao to beat those clown asking for 40k, 56k, 70k etc....

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by victoryman: 8:39am On Mar 15, 2016

To much story.If you don't have birth certificate at ikoyi registry it will cost you 29k on the wedding day you pay 1k.chikina!

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by temitopeking(m): 9:49pm On Jun 20, 2016

pls i need recent information abt d cost @ikoyi registry. i need recent info as ther are a lot of impostors there. thanks

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by Nobody: 10:56pm On Jun 20, 2016

Why do we have to pay so much for registry? That's rubbish and besides what of other reigistries?

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by Lolaabokoku(f): 12:26pm On Jun 21, 2016

[quote author=temitopeking post=46763436]pls i need recent information abt d cost @ikoyi registry. i need recent info as ther are a lot of impostors there. thanks
[/quoteAs at last week †ђξ cost is 30k

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by temitopeking(m): 11:54am On Jul 14, 2016

[quote author=Lolaabokoku post=46780787][/quote]

thanks , i went there last week, i spend 27k

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by esmurry: 4:22am On Sep 06, 2016

Hello....I want to know how many months do we have to register before we get married....My fiance is Nigerian and I am American. Do we have to turn in our documentation 3 months before our wedding?

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by spicylopez(f): 8:55am On Sep 20, 2016

Am sorry my people, pls I want to know if anybody knows about ikeja registry. I need a details about it. Thank u all.

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Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by NoToPile: 7:24am On Jan 31, 2017

Please is there any current info on the charges stated here about marrying at ikoyi registry.

Thanks.

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by fancyone: 11:51pm On May 02, 2017

Can someone please advise what the 2017 fees for the Ikoyi Lagos registry for a couple in which one is a foreigner?

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by hawklan: 12:58pm On May 31, 2017

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING MARRIED AT IKOYI MARRIAGE REGISTRY

A. Why Ikoyi Registry?
It is one of the few federal marriage registries In Nigeria, the others being in Abuja, most Nigerians have the erroneous belief, though not totally biased, that weddings held in federal marriage registries are the most recognized and acceptable legal wedding ceremonies. There exists state and local government marriage registries also that basically performs the same function of joining couples together and totally recognized by the laws of the land. However , by many people's standards , it is either Ikoyi or nothing at all. I believe the more reason why most intending couples chose Ikoyi registry is for traveling purposes, as many countries require a marriage certificate as legal proof/evidence of the relationship between two individuals. and as such federal marriage licenses may be preferred.

B. Location:
Ikoyi federal marriage registry is located along the Kingsway road, just after Golden gate restaurant, Nnpc filling station and just before climbing he bridge that leads to Barbeach /Lawschool coming from Falomo road.

C. Criteria / Requirements for a Ikoyi registry
For couple based in Nigeria

1. Birth certificates/ Age declaration of both spouses and children (If applicable). The spouses must be above age of consent and of marriageable

Ikoyi Registry Marriage
age.
2. Sworn affidavits to declare Spinsterhood/ Bachelorhood/Widowhood/Divorce state/Number of children ( As applicable to the spouses). -N1000 Each
3. Divorce certificate or Death certificate of a previous partner (If applicable)
4. Oath taking: Done only on Tuesdays
5. Marriage license: Church notification fee (N21,000) and Processing fee (N10,000)
6. Notice of marriage forms (This includes data such as full names,Ages, addresses, phone numbers, names of witnesses, occupations, and signing of consent)
7. A waiting period of 21 days after all payments have been done before the wedding can take place. Couple must have taken the Oath/ swearing in prior to the wedding.

The days slated for wedding are as follows:
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
The first three days are booked at a N1000 each, while Saturday being the busiest day and a weekend is N3500.

For couple ( Either or both spouse) based outside Nigeria

1. The above items.
2. Photocopies of the data page, stamped entry page and visas on the passports of the partners including those of children (If applicable)

D. Other points to be considered:

1. The total cost of a Ikoyi marriage is on the average about N35000, except in cases where you want to expedite the wedding, that is have it in few days, you pay special and expedited fees. Another N20000 or depending on your power of negotiation. So plan ahead to avoid rush and inconveniences. You willl be given a generated token/code to make the required payments at any bank , you are required to bring back tellers for paperwork and processing.

2. There are numerous vendors that abound in Ikoyi registry.All you need is already awaiting you there. Food sellers, touts, makeup artists, business centers, wedding gowns/ accessorizes dealers, reception hall (Charged for use at a fee) , photographers. Some services come cheap while others are exploitative, the food prices is moderate but other things are charged at a higher cost.
To rent a wedding gown is N10000- N15000 (Depending on the use, purpose, duration and days), Bouquets is N1000 for rent. You may consider getting most of the items you need before coming to the venue to avoid exploitation and being at the mercy of who you happen to find on such an important date.

3. Parking is limited, in fact the facilities are small compared to the volume of human traffic that visit the registry office. So consider going with as few friends/ family members as possible. Use just one or two cars or else you will end up looking for parking space elsewhere. Also there are not enough sitting spaces or toilet facilities, you will likely be standing throughout, so wear clothing/shoes as comfortable as possible and be prepared to leave once your business is done.

4. On the average, 100 weddings take place per day, the lowest during the week, 70 weddings and the largest during weekends as high as 200/300 weddings (And they say there is no love again -Just wondering ). Each wedding lasts for about 5- 10 minutes , without much fuss. Couples must arrive early to take positions or numbers , each wedding is On "First come, first serve basis", except you also influence officials to hustle you along, which is not advisable to do as honorable individuals planning to have a new start.

5. You can choose to have a registry marriage which is the recognized legal marriage by the court of laws and rule of the land. Or have a church wedding in licensed religious places of worship which will also give the couple a certificate marriage obtained previously from the registry office. So find out if your church/mosque is licensed . If not , any activity in the church is just a church blessing, you will still need to have the legal framework for your marriage satisfied, therefore the registry wedding.

E. What and who to bring to the wedding:
1. A token of wedding (Ring/ Quran /Bible)
2.Two witnesses , one from each side of the spouse.
3. Food/ Drinks/ Refreshments/ Photographers (Optional)

F. What to wear:
Female: Any of the following will do
a. Complete three piece Skirt , shirt and suit b. Wedding gown c. A formal /corporate attire/gown or d. A native attire with head covering /Gele .
Shoes: Comfortable heels

Male: Any of the following will do
a. Complete three piece Shirt ,Trousers and suit
b. A native attire complete with cap.

(No to jeans, short sleeves, minis, sleeveless or nude clothing, slippers, sandals, )

P:S

As of 2017, Nigeria does not recognize transgender, same sex marriages and re therefore not authorised or carried out at the marriage registry centers.

The fees and information provided in this post are true as at April 2017. They are subject to change , to confirm, visit the the registry office for detailed and updated information .

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Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by MooreLabs(m): 9:36pm On Jul 01, 2017

Mcfemad:
I have no idea of the cost of marrying a foreigner, however, I advise going to the Registry and make necessary enquries. Mr. Opaleye works at the Registry and he would be willing to help. I got his contact details here on NL, contacted him and helped facilitate our wedding process. I remember, I went to the registry twice; The day I went for forms filling and my wedding day. All the best. Cheers!

Can you please help with Mr Opaleye's number? Its very urgent. I don't want to fall in the hands of rogues at the registry. Thank you

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by Familyfirst: 7:39pm On Jul 02, 2017

Mcfemad:
Hello,
I need to know the requirements, process and cost implications of getting married at the Federal Marriage Registry, Ikoyi. Comprehensive information given here would be highly appreciated. Kindly please help.
Thank you,
Regards!

read details of what you need to know bout ikoyi registry here:
http://www.dailyfamily.ng/important-things-know-want-get-married-ikoyi-registry/

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by ekwynox: 3:03am On Jul 17, 2017

I need advice/input on the best way to approach this. I wedded in a local government marriage registry in Anambra State. Following the recent judgement by the high court in Lagos, the US immigration is rejecting local government issued marriage certificate for my wife's application. How can my wife receive a replacement certificate in my absence since I am not in Nigeria. Anyone with suggestions can give me here or hit me up privately. Thanks in advance.

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by AbiaBoi: 6:38pm On Nov 23, 2017

Bowale007:
I watched with dismay d rate at which these FMR officials do charge prospective Nigerian citizen. Don't pay anybody a kobo, here's d procedure stated below:

1. Both of u will need affidavit of Bachelorhood and Spinsterhood (if u're to give it to them to help u get it over there =1k or probably u can go and do it urself outside like 5huns)
2. Birth certificate or age declaration for both.
3. u'll file notice and ask to pay 6k into Eco bank by mobil filling station falomo branch. u'll be given a customized teller in d registry for every transaction.
4. after 21days notice, u'll come for oath (mostly it's on Tuesday)and pay 5k again i.e. on d oath day. it's on this oath day u'll now choose the date u want ur wedding proper..1k for other dayz and 3k5 for Saturday.
Plz my pple home and abroad i cant drop my phone number here but u can reach me on :bowale911@gmail.com, for more clue. I'll also tell u ao to beat those clown asking for 40k, 56k, 70k etc....

Good evening Sir, I just sent u a mail... pls reply..

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by TashaAde(f): 3:07am On Jan 03, 2018

Can anybody confirm about the affidavit of Bachelorhood and Spinsterhood?

Can this be done on the day of filing notice or is it something you need to bring?

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by Nobody: 10:59pm On May 30, 2019

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Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by scicey(f): 11:56am On Dec 21, 2019

Please, I would like to know the days of the week marriages are conducted in Ikoyi registry.

Thank you

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by MakCoby(m): 2:16am On Dec 26, 2019

Mcfemad:
Waoh...Thanks a lot sir/ma. This is exactly what I need. Thank you so much, Really appreciate this. I would appreciate if you can drop the Oga Mike's number here, pls, and May also need to get in touch with you should i require additional information.

Sir.. I was asked to pay 50k for special marriage by one of the officials cuz my spouse is based abroad.. is that amount true?

Re: Ikoyi Marriage Registry: Info Needed! by MakCoby(m): 2:25am On Dec 26, 2019

Bowale007:
I watched with dismay d rate at which these FMR officials do charge prospective Nigerian citizen. Don't pay anybody a kobo, here's d procedure stated below:

1. Both of u will need affidavit of Bachelorhood and Spinsterhood (if u're to give it to them to help u get it over there =1k or probably u can go and do it urself outside like 5huns)
2. Birth certificate or age declaration for both.
3. u'll file notice and ask to pay 6k into Eco bank by mobil filling station falomo branch. u'll be given a customized teller in d registry for every transaction.
4. after 21days notice, u'll come for oath (mostly it's on Tuesday)and pay 5k again i.e. on d oath day. it's on this oath day u'll now choose the date u want ur wedding proper..1k for other dayz and 3k5 for Saturday.
Plz my pple home and abroad i cant drop my phone number here but u can reach me on :bowale911@gmail.com, for more clue. I'll also tell u ao to beat those clown asking for 40k, 56k, 70k etc....

they asked me to pay 50k since my spouse lives abroad. Normally, how much am I supposed to pay ?

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