How to register for marriage

What is Marriage Certificate?

A marriage certificate is a proof of registration of marriage.

Why it is needed?

The need for a marriage certificate arises in case you need to prove that you are
legally married to someone. The purposes of marriage certificate are meaningful at the
time of obtaining a passport, changing your maiden name.

Legal Framework

In India a marriage can be registered under either of the two marriages Act.

a) The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

b) The Special Marriage Act, 1954

The parties to a Hindu Marriage should be unmarried or divorced, or if

previously married, the spouse by that marriage should not be alive. In addition, the
parties should be physically and mentally healthy and must not be related in a way
prohibited by the Law.

The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable only to the Hindus, where as the Special
Marriage Act applicable to all citizens of India. The Hindu Marriage Act provides for
registration of an already solemnized marriage. It does not provide for solemnization of
marriage by the Registrar.

The Special Marriage Act provides for solemnization of a marriage as well as

registration by a Marriage Officer.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for marriage the minimum age limit is 21 for males and 18 for
females.

Concerned Authority

a) In urban areas Deputy Commissioner for Corporations

Executive Officer for Municipalities/NACs
b) In rural areas BDO

Procedures

1. The parties to the marriage have to apply to the concerned authority in whose
Jurisdiction the marriage is solemnized or either party to the marriage has
been residing.

2. The Form No. B is to be taken from the concerned office either before

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 marriage or after marriage.
3. Visit the treasury for buying the specified chalan for the purpose.

Necessary Documents to be attached.

1. Treasury Chelan of respective amount as specified is to attached with the

Application form;
2. Joint photograph of marriage of both bride and groom is to attached with the
form;
3. Invitation Card of marriage of both bride and groom is to be attached with the
form;
4. Affidavit of Notary/Executive Magistrate that the couple is married under
Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and staying together, attach the affidavit with the
Form;
5. Residential proof of Bride/Groom of the local area is to be attached with the
form.

Fees

1. Within 1month of marriage, treasury chalan of Rs. 7/-

2. After 1 month of marriage, treasury chalan of Rs. 7/- + fine Rs.25/-

Most Important

Both the guardians have to be present at the time of registration of petition.

Verification Procedures of documents

1. for Age Proof Verification of Certificate

2. Affidavit is to be verified.
3. Name and present address of applicant/parties is to be verified.
4. Name and present address of father/guardian is to be verified.
5. Date and place of marriage
6. Name and address of witness of marriage is to be verified.

Time schedule for issuance of certificate

Generally within three days of registration

Whom to register complaint

1. Municipal Corporations Deputy Commissioner

2. Municipalities/NACs Executive Officer
3. Blocks BDO

For more information contact

Above mentioned offices