For a civil marriage in Sri Lanka

Application form for marriage registration

Copy of birth certificates for both parties

Copy of National Identity Cards for both parties

Proof of address (e.g. utility bill or rental agreement)

Photographs of both parties

Affidavit confirming the marital status of both parties

Affidavit confirming the consent of both parties to the marriage

Proof of payment of marriage registration fee

Both parties must be at least 18 years old

Both parties must be of sound mind and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Consent of both parties is required

There must be at least two witnesses present at the ceremony

Both parties must not be currently married to another person

Both parties must not be closely related by blood

The marriage must be registered with the Registrar General's Department within a specified timeframe

Both parties must provide proof of identity, such as a valid passport or national ID card

Submit application form and required documents to the Registrar General's Department

Pay the necessary fees for registration

Attend a brief interview with the registrar

Schedule a date for the marriage ceremony

Exchange vows and sign the marriage register in the presence of the registrar and witnesses

Obtain a marriage certificate from the Registrar General's Department

Notify the Department of Registrar General of any changes to personal information

Obtain certified copies of the marriage certificate for legal purposes

Update personal documents with new marital status, such as passports and identification cards

Obtain a marriage certificate from the Registrar General's Department

Notify relevant authorities (e.g. banks, insurance companies) of the marriage

Update personal documents with new marital status (e.g. passport, driver's license)

Update marital status on official records (e.g. voter registration, tax records)

Change surname if desired, following legal procedures

Update beneficiary information on insurance policies and retirement accounts

Consider drafting a will or updating existing will to reflect new marital status