PersonaCouples Planning to Marry

Getting married involves several important steps and procedures you should know. In general, the marriage procedure for Muslim couples is as follows:

1. Pre-marriage course

Mandatory for prospective brides and grooms. Some exemptions apply depending on the couple’s status and the requirements of the respective state Islamic religious departments.

2. Marriage application

Can be made online or at the religious office.

Each state has different procedures and forms according to their requirements.

Marriage permission letter:

• Issued by the religious office once all documents are complete
• Valid for 90 days from the date of issuance

3. Solemnisation (Akad Nikah)

Conducted by an authorised marriage registrar based on the marriage permission obtained.
Couples must obtain a marriage certificate from the registrar or religious office after the solemnisation.