Under Hokorian law, it is possible for two people to get married.
Eligibility to get married in Hokoria
In order to get married, both people must:
- Be aged 18 or over,
- Not be closely related (birth, adoption or step relationship),
- Freely and fully consent to marriage.
There are no restrictions on marriage based on sex, gender, sexuality, religion or belief.
Solomnisation and registration
Marriage can be solomnised by a Registrar or by a Celebrant authorised by the Home Office.
Once solomnised, the marriage must be registered with the Home Office and will be entered onto the Marriage Register.
If a marriage is solomnised by a Registrar, registration usually happens automatically. You may need to register your marriage yourself if it is solomnised by a Celebrant.
Changing name
You may choose to change your family name when registering your marriage. This happens upon registration and is not required.
Certificates of marriage
The Home Office issues a certificate of marriage upon the marriage being registered. This certificate is your official proof of marriage.
Certificates of marriage may issued in the Hokorian State may not be accepted by most nations.
Fees
If you choose to get married through the Registrar, the process is free. This includes issuing a certificate of marriage.
It costs €2 to get a replacement or additional copies of a certificate of marriage. There may also be additional costs if you choose to get solomnised by a Celebrant.