CONSULAR SERVICES   >> REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE >>  GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 
  • Under Section 5 of the Consular Function Act,the Embassy is deemed to register marriages in Norway. The Embassy has been vested in power to register marriages in Norway under the following categareis:

 

1. The General Marriages Ordinance (Chapter 112)

 

2. Kandyan Marriages and Divorce Act (Chapter 113)

 

3. Register under the Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act (chapter 115)

 
  • At least one of the parties to the marriage should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

 

  • The particular parties should legally reside in Norway.

 
  • Both parties should not be within the prohibited age of marriage.
  • When the party is below the age of 21, the consent of father or mother is required. When the parents are not available, then the consent of the guardian is required.
  • The parties to the marriage should not fall within the prohibited degree of relationship.
  • When the party is below the age of 21, the consent of father or mother is required. When the parents are not available, then the consent of the guardian is required.
  • Both parties for the marriage should report to the Embassy between 9.00 - 12.30 for the registration. The marriage is registered in the presence of two witnesses by the Diplomatic Officer/Consular Officer of the Embassy.
  • The fees payable by the applicant for registration of marriage are as follows:

1. Notice of marriage - NOK 115-

2. Registration of marriage - NOK 115-

3. Certified copy - NOK 115-
  • This can be paid over the counter OR can be deposited to the Embassy Bank Account No. 7058.05.77189 DnB NOR Bank. Please make sure to send a copy of paid Bank slip with the documents.

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