The Government of Somalia Issues New Marriage Procedure

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new procedure for marriage, which states that only a registered judge or marriage officer can officiate.

The ministry noted that the new procedure regulates the registration of marriage officers and the execution of marriages, in order to establish a legal framework to validate marriages and prevent challenges arising from a lack of regulation.

“The ministry informs all concerned parties to comply with this procedure to find an official resolution to marriage disputes,” said a press release from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Somalia.

The ministry also emphasized the importance of protecting the confidentiality and personal data related to marriage, stating that this is part of the new system managing marriage services.

The procedure stipulates the regulation of registration, training, licensing, and monitoring of marriage officers as well as the procedures for executing, validating, and registering marriages.

The ministry has urged all relevant individuals to follow the new procedure, while also informing the relevant government agencies to fulfill their responsibilities related to the regulation of marriage matters.

Finally, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has requested the judiciary, the justice ministries of the federal member states, the administration of the Banaadir region, and other relevant agencies to strengthen cooperation to overcome the challenges in marriage matters.