Ghana Launches Marrify App for Marriage Record Verification

On August 28, 2023, Ghana introduced Marrify, a digital platform designed to enable the public to verify marriage and divorce records. Launched in Accra by Marry Right Ghana Limited in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Marrify serves as a searchable registry for various types of marriages, including ordinance, customary, and Islamic.

Users can search using details such as names, certificate numbers, and venues. The platform also lists authorized marriage officers and licensed Imams.

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, emphasized the importance of verifying partner information before marriage to promote integrity. She encouraged collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of the information on Marrify.

The platform includes divorce records linked to respective marriages and cautions users that records are still being uploaded. Individuals and institutions can submit marriage and divorce records for verification, aiming to centralize access to marriage-related information in Ghana.