Guidelines
Clear and explicit guidelines from public authorities are in place for the solemnization of marriage:
- All individuals intending to marry must first contact the National Registry to register and obtain a certificate of no impediment.
- The processing time for the certificate of no impediment is usually 1–5 weeks.
- Once the certificate of no impediment has been received, an appointment for the marriage ceremony can be booked with the mosque.
- According to the law, all inquiries must be directed to the Imam of the mosque.
- No religious community is permitted to solemnize a marriage (Nikah) without a valid certificate of no impediment.
When booking an appointment for the marriage ceremony, the following documents must be presented:
- Certificate of no impediment from the National Registry
- Valid identification for both the bridal couple and witnesses
Further Information
For further information on marriage law, registered religious communities, and examination of marriage conditions, please see: https://www.statsforvalteren.no
If you are separated or divorced, the following applies before a new marriage:
- You must have applied for separation:
https://lovdata.no/lov/1991-07-04-47/%C2%A720 - After one year, you may apply for divorce:
https://lovdata.no/lov/1991-07-04-47/%C2%A721 - You must have applied for separation:
https://lovdata.no/lov/1991-07-04-47/%C2%A720 - Once the divorce is registered with the County Governor, you may apply for a new certificate of no impediment from the National Registry.
You will not receive a new certificate of no impediment until the divorce is legally registered.
https://lovdata.no/lov/1991-07-04-47/%C2%A724
Should you have any questions regarding marriage or weddings, you may contact us in the following ways
- In-person attendance: The office is staffed on Fridays during Friday prayers and during Zuhr prayers on Sundays. Attendance at other times by appointment.
- Location: World Islamic Mission, Åkebergveien 28B
- Phone: +47 22 68 27 08
- Email: post@wim.no
Useful Links:
- Marriage Act (Ekteskapsloven) – https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1991-07-04-47
- Declaration from the bridal couple before examination of marriage conditions – https://www.skatteetaten.no/skjema/provingsattest/
