Registrar General’s Department
Register a general marriage
Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.
Steps
Determine correct marriage registration law and authority
rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Prepare certified duplicate Notice of Marriage
Submit according to residence requirements in relevant division
Normally wait 14 days after notice or seek eligible special licence
Attend with two witnesses and pay applicable official fee