What is Marriage Registration?

Legal registration of specific events in the life of an individual is an absolute necessity in a sorted out society. Among the numerous issues where you can't bear to overlook, registration of marriage is a significant one as it has a great deal to do with the life of yours just as that of your life accomplice. In India, Marriages can be registered either under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It is a legal confirmation you are hitched and the most crucial record of a marriage. In 2006, the Supreme Court made it necessary to enlist the marriage for the lwomen protection.

How to get Marriage Certificate?

Connect to lawyers

We will connect you to family lawyers, who will kickstart the Marriage Registration process.

Document Verification

Once the documents are received, the lawyers will verify all the documents for checking the validity of the marriage.

Setting of date

After verifying the documents, the lawyers will initiate the application for registration of marriage and the same will be registered in your presence on the fixed date.

Fee for Marriage Registration Certificate

The fee for marriage registration is:

  • Rs. 100 if you are following the Hindu Marriage Act.
  • Rs.150 if the wedding as per the Special Marriage Act.
  • You must pay the fees to the cashier, and attach a receipt for the same to the application form that you submit in the registrar office.
  • Documents Required for Marriage Registration

  • Proof of Address - Voter ID / Ration Card / Passport / Driving License
  • Proof of Date of Birth of both husband and wife
  • 2 passport sized photographs
  • Separate Marriage Affidavits in prescribed format from Husband & Wife
  • Marriage Invitation Card
  • Aadhaar Card
  • All documents must be self-attested
  • Eligibility

    All relationships which were solemnized in Delhi goes under the Delhi (Compulsory Registration of Marriage) Order, 2014 independent of rank, statement of faith or religion of the life partners included. However, there are sure essential conditions which must be met if a marriage is to be enrolled inside NCR. In this way, here's a gander at what makes couples qualified to apply for a marriage endorsement or even record their marriage in Delhi.

  • Either spouse is a Delhi native or has address proof within Delhi
  • The marriage itself took place in Delhi
  • As per the Hindu Marriage Act, if a wedding is to be registered, both spouses must be either Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh or Jain.
  • Neither should have a legal and living spouse while applying for the second marriage.
  • Both must give valid consent, freely and without any fear, external force or aggression.
  • Male must be 21 and females should be at least 18 years old.
  • Spouses must not be from any type of prohibited relationship unless the custom is permitted by law.
  • Hindu Marriage Act

    Couples who have been as per Hindu, Jain, Buddhist or Sikh traditions may register under the Hindu Marriage Act. Moreover, Sikhs may choose to register their marriage under the Anand Marriage Act. This process is also remarkably similar to the one followed if the registration takes place using the Hindu Marriage Act. Indeed, here’s how to register your marriage online as per the Hindu Marriage Act:

  • Gather the list of documents required.
  • Create the required Affidavit in the prescribed format.
  • Submit the application and other necessary documents to the marriage registrar office.
  • Book an appointment for the physical appearance of both the couple and witnesses.
  • Special Marriage Act

    If either spouse belongs to any religion other than Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist, then the Special Marriage Act may be used to solemnise the wedding. However, this usually takes longer and is approximately takes a little over 30 days. Following are the steps in this process:

  • Gather the documents required.
  • Making of an affidavit as per prescribed format.
  • Submit the application form and the required documents to the marriage registrar office
  • Book an appointment as per the guidelines mentioned above.
  • Visit the marriage registrar office.
  • A 30-day announcement notice will be there in the registrar notice so that if someone has an objection, they can come up within the particular time.
  • After 30 days, another appointment is booked.
  • Following a physical appearance of, verification of the documents is done again and the marriage is registered.
  • Then, you will receive your marriage certificate.
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