Marriage Act

33. Power of Registrar to dispense with notice

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

33. Power of Registrar to dispense with notice

(1)Subject to section 25, the Registrar may, by licence in the prescribed form, dispense with the notice required by section 27 where there is sufficient reason to do so.

(2)Before dispensing with the notice, the Registrar shall confirm that—

(a)neither party is within a prohibited relationship;

(b)either party is below the minimum age for marriage;

(c)neither party is married to another person.

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Source: Kenya Law