By John Ademola | PressPoint News


ACCRA — Ghana has launched a new digital platform that allows members of the public to verify marriage and divorce records, in a move aimed at promoting transparency and helping prospective couples make more informed decisions before tying the knot.


The platform, known as Marrify, was launched in Accra on August 28, 2026, by Marry Right Ghana Limited in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.

Marrify operates as a searchable digital marriage and divorce registry, bringing together records covering ordinance, customary and Islamic marriages. Users can search available records using details including names, spouses’ names, towns, churches, denominations, marriage certificate numbers and Gazette numbers.

The platform also allows users to verify marriage-related officials and facilities, including registered marriage officers, licensed venues and authorised Imams.


According to information released about the platform, its database draws from records held by institutions including the Registrar-General’s Department, courts, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, and the Ghana Gazette.


A Digital Check Before Saying ‘I Do’

The launch comes amid efforts to make marriage administration more transparent and reduce the risks associated with undisclosed marital histories.

Ghana’s Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, urged prospective couples to independently verify the marital status of their partners rather than relying solely on assurances that they are single or divorced.

She also encouraged people to verify the legality of their chosen marriage venue and the credentials of the person officiating the ceremony.

The minister said access to reliable information before marriage could help prevent emotional, financial and legal complications that may arise when important information is concealed.


Divorce Records Also Available

Beyond marriage verification, Marrify includes divorce records based on court rulings and judgments, with some divorce records linked to the marriages to which they relate.

The platform's records reportedly extend back as far as 1886, reflecting an effort to bring historical marriage-related information into a searchable digital system.

The initiative is expected to be particularly useful for people seeking to establish whether a prospective partner has an existing registered marriage or whether a claimed divorce is reflected in available records.



‘No Record Found’ Does Not Mean Someone Is Single

Despite its verification function, users have been cautioned against treating the platform as an absolute confirmation of a person's marital status.

Marrify states that records are still being uploaded and updated. Consequently, a search that produces no result does not automatically mean that the person has never been married.

Individuals and institutions can also submit marriage and divorce records, alongside supporting documents, for verification and inclusion in the database.

The developers say the continued cooperation of government institutions, religious bodies, traditional authorities and other stakeholders will be important in ensuring that the information available on the platform remains accurate and up to date.


The launch places Ghana among countries exploring digital tools to modernise marriage administration and give citizens easier access to information that could affect major personal and legal decisions.

For prospective couples, Marrify now provides another avenue to conduct basic due diligence before making one of life's most consequential commitments.



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