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title: "Marriage and divorce in Indonesia"
canonical: https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/marriage-divorce-indonesia/
language: en
category: "Identity & family"
reviewed: 2026-09-23
modified: 2026-09-23
publisher: "Panduan Warga (independent; not a government website)"
reviewed-by: "Kaiser Khan (https://panduanwarga.org/en/about/kaiser-khan/)"
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# Marriage and divorce in Indonesia

**How do marriage and divorce registration work in Indonesia?**

Muslim marriages are registered through KUA; other couples use civil registration under applicable rules. The minimum marriage age is 19 for both parties, with court dispensation for an exception. Divorce requires court proceedings; plan for court charges and children’s rights.

## What you need to marry or divorce officially in Indonesia

- KTP-el, Family Card, proof of marital status and situation-specific documents.
- For divorce: marriage records, identity, children’s details, financial evidence and case grounds.

## How to marry or divorce officially in Indonesia

1. **Choose the registry.** Muslim couples consult the relevant KUA; other couples check civil-registration and religious requirements.
2. **Check requirements and fees.** For KUA, check SIMKAH, appointments, documents and whether the ceremony is in the office during working hours or elsewhere.
3. **If divorcing, identify the court.** Muslim spouses generally use the Religious Court; others use the District Court. Confirm jurisdiction and documents with the court.
4. **Plan financial outcomes.** Address relevant child support, care and joint-property claims; follow the judgment and update family documents.

## How much it costs to marry or divorce officially in Indonesia

Marriage at a KUA office during working hours is Rp0; outside the office or hours generally carries a Rp600,000 government charge, with certain exceptions. Divorce court costs vary by court and case; e-Court provides an advance cost estimate.

## Divorce, property and children

Divorce does not automatically settle every obligation. Record assets, debts, accounts and child costs. Joint-property and maintenance rights follow applicable law and the court order; there is no universal percentage formula.

- [Mahkamah Agung: e-Court](https://ecourt.mahkamahagung.go.id/)
- [Badilag: hak perempuan dan anak](https://badilag.mahkamahagung.go.id/seputar-peradilan-agama/tahulah-pian-hak-hak-perempuan-dan-anak-setelah-perceraian)

## Things to check carefully

- Marriage and divorce certificates are separate records.
- The KUA charge is not the total cost of a wedding.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is a private agreement enough for divorce?

No. Divorce must go through the competent court.

## Official sources

1. [UU 16/2019: usia perkawinan](https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/122740/uu-no-16-tahun-2019) (accessed 2026-09-23)
2. [Kemenag: biaya dan proses nikah KUA](https://purbalingga.kemenag.go.id/pendaftaran-nikah-secara-offline-ini-tahapan-yang-perlu-diketahui-calon-pengantin/) (accessed 2026-09-23)
3. [Mahkamah Agung: e-Court](https://ecourt.mahkamahagung.go.id/) (accessed 2026-09-23)
4. [Badilag: hak pascacerai](https://badilag.mahkamahagung.go.id/seputar-peradilan-agama/tahulah-pian-hak-hak-perempuan-dan-anak-setelah-perceraian) (accessed 2026-09-23)

## Related guides

- [Indonesian–foreign marriage guide](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/indonesian-foreign-marriage/)
- [Wills, inheritance and powers of attorney in Indonesia](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/wills-inheritance-power-of-attorney/)
- [Family Card (KK): new households, changes and replacements](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/family-card-kk/)

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Source: Panduan Warga, https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/marriage-divorce-indonesia/ (reviewed 2026-09-23). General information, not legal or financial advice; current agency rules take precedence.