A marriage certificate is an official document that certifies the validity of the marriage between two people under the relevant Act. After the registration of the marriage, a certificate will be issued by the marriage registrar.
In the discussion below, we are going to discuss the procedure for marriage registration as well as the documents that are required for it.
Procedure to register your marriage in India
Marriages in India shall be registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, or the Special Marriage Act, 1954. For registration, interested parties could either opt for online or offline modes.
Online registration for a marriage certificate
Online registration of marriages is the preferred mode nowadays because it saves time and is far less troublesome, as there is no need to stand in long queues. The steps necessary to apply for an online marriage certificate are mentioned below:
The applicant has to open the link to the respective state where he or she belongs.
The applicant would then have to find the form required to be submitted in order to have the marriage registered.
The required details are to be filled in the form
After confirming the details properly, the form will be submitted.
After the submission of the form, the marriage registrar would summon the applicant on a particular date and time. It is important for you to be present in the office of the marriage registrar at the appointed time with the necessary documents.
Two witnesses must also be present during the registration at the marriage registrar’s office, who were also present during the wedding.
Offline registration for the marriage certificate
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Couples married in accordance with Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, or Jain traditions and belonging to these communities would have to apply for marriage registration under this Act.
The couple would have to visit the office of the Sub-registrar, under whose jurisdiction the marriage was solemnized.
The marriage shall be valid if it has been solemnised in accordance with the customs of either of the parties
Special Marriage Act, 1954
As per the Act, all citizens of India could have their marriages registered under the Act of 1954.
When the couples apply for court marriage under the Act of 1954, a marriage certificate will also be issued by the marriage officer.
A period of 30 days is provided for any objection against such notice for court marriage; if no objection has been raised to the marriage, the marriage officer will issue a marriage certificate to the couple after going through the necessary procedures.
Where do I apply for registration?
In India, there are offline and online methods for registering marriages.
Online registration can be easily done in any of the major cities in the country.
At the sub-registrar's office at the place where the marriage was solemnized, you must submit an application for registration using the offline approach.
Documents required for marriage registration
Application form, which has been duly filled out and signed by the parties to the marriage.
Documents related to the proof of birth of the parties
Residential proof of the parties to the marriage.
If the marriage took place at a religious place such as a temple, then certificate from such institution would be required
Fees of Rs 100 would have to be paid if the parties got their marriage solemnised under the Hindu Marriage Act, and a fee of Rs 150 if the marriage of the couple was solemnised under the Special marriage Act, 1954
Two passport-size photos of the parties to the marriage must be submitted.
An invitation card for the wedding would also be required
confirmation by the parties that they do not fall within the degrees of prohibited relationships or are sapindas of each other as required by the law.
Copy of the divorce decree or the death certificate of the previous spouse, in a scenario where either party to marriage has been divorced or is widowed.
Affidavit informing the date of marriage, place of marriage, time of marriage, marital status, as well as the nationality of both parties.
Two witnesses to the marriage who attended the marriage must also be present in the court of the marriage registrar.
If one wishes to cancel marriage registration certificate
To initiate the process of cancellation, you will have to file a petition with the appropriate court, either under whose jurisdiction you reside or where the marriage took place.
The petition must include the grounds for an annulment or divorce, along with any supporting documentation. For further information, you are advised to contact an advocate who has experience dealing with cases related to marriage certificates in Delhi and court marriages in Delhi.
Conclusion
It is important that you have your marriage registered in order to legalize it. A marriage certificate is a substantive proof regarding the solemnization of the marriage of the couple.
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In Delhi, or if you wish to apply for a marriage certificate, it would be helpful for you to seek free legal advice online or talk to a lawyer.
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