Part ofBirths, deaths, marriages

Register a customary marriage

Register a customary marriage at the state marriage registry in Calabar.

You can use this service if:

• you are an individual resident of Cross River State
• ids of both parties
• two witnesses
• letter of intent

It costs ₦2,500. Payment is one-off.

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You'll need to sign in to your Cross River State account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one using your NIN (for individuals) or CAC number (for businesses).

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your marriage certificate.

How to apply

1. Sign in to your Cross River State account.
2. Fill in the online form with your details.
3. Check your answers and submit.
4. Pay the fee of ₦2,500 online.
5. A state officer will review your application. You'll receive a marriage certificate — usually within 5 working days.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send you an email update when the status changes.