• A notice of the intention of the parties to marry must be displayed on the notice board outside the registrar of marriage office or the chief administrative officer’s office for a period of 21days.
• A fee of UGX7000 is payable in order for the marriage to be solemnised.
• The ceremony must take place between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
• Two witnesses must be present
• The marriage is recorded in the register and a marriage certificate issued by the registrar or CAO

Children, whether born in wedlock or out of wedlock, are recognised as children under the law and they are equal. Both girls and boys have an equal share in the property of a deceased parent.

• Unless the parties have agreed before the marriage, whatever property one owned before the marriage remains his/her property.
• All properties acquired during the marriage are jointly owned.