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<p id="tw-target-text">Marriage Procedures at the Civil Status Department</p>
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<p><strong>To obtain a marriage certificate in Ndu, please follow these steps:</strong></p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Initial Registration</h3>
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<li><strong>Identity Verification:</strong> Both individuals intending to marry must present their national identity cards to the Civil Status Department.</li>
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<li><strong>Publication Period:</strong> After registration, a one-month publication period is observed. This is to ensure that there are no legal impediments to the marriage.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Marriage Ceremony</h3>
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<li><strong>Scheduling:</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Friday Weddings:</strong> If you prefer to marry on a Friday, please submit your documents four business days in advance (Monday to Friday).</li>
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<li><strong>Other Days:</strong> For weddings on days other than Friday, consult the Civil Status Department to arrange a suitable time.</li>
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<li><strong>Witness Requirements:</strong> Each individual must provide two witnesses, who should also present their national identity cards.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Required Documents</h3>
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<li>Six photocopies of the couple's national identity cards</li>
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<li>Four passport-sized photographs of the couple together (with the bride on the left)</li>
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<p id="tw-target-text">By following these steps and providing the necessary documents, you can successfully obtain a marriage certificate from the Civil Status Department.</p>
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