Obtain Marriage Certificate: Himachal Pradesh

Eligibility

Indian citizens above the age of 18 years (for brides) and 21 years (for grooms).

Procedure

• The marriage ceremony should actually have taken place.
• Both the bride and the groom need to submit a joint application on the prescribed proforma to the Marriage Officer/SDM.
• Two witnesses should accompany the bride and groom to the Marriage Office.
• Proof of the dates of birth of both the bride & the groom should be enclosed along with the joint application.
• Residence proof document of the bride should be enclosed along with the joint application.

Fees

• No fees if the marriage certificate is obtained within one month of actual marriage.
• Rs. 10/- if the marriage certificate is obtained after one month and before three months of actual marriage.
• Rs. 50/- if the marriage certificate is obtained after three months of actual marriage. However, in this case, the marriage certificate is issued by the Deputy Commissioner.