Marriage registration
shivi
(Querist) 19 October 2014
This query is : Resolved
What is the initial procedure for marriage application before marriage. Is it possible to register marriage at a place where bride and bridegroom are staying from last 1 year.Kindly brief me the details ASAP.
shivi
(Querist) 19 October 2014
Also, in addition to the question above also tell me the necessary documents required.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 19 October 2014
application form duly signed by both husband and wife.
Documentary evidence of date of birth of parties (Matriculation Certificate / Passport / Birth Certificate) Minimum age of both parties is 21 years at the time of registration under the Special Marriage Act.
Ration card of husband or wife whose area SDM has been approached for the certificate.
In case of Special Marriage Act, documentary evidence regarding stay in city of the parties for more than 30 days (ration card or report from the concerned SHO).
Affidavit by both the parties stating place and date of marriage, date of birth, marital status at the time of marriage and nationality.
Two passport size photographs of both the parties and one marriage photograph.
Marriage invitation card, if available.
If marriage was solemnized in a religious place, a certificate from the priest is required who solemnized the marriage.
Rs. 100/- in case of Hindu Marriage Act and Rs.150/- in case of Special Marriage Act to be deposited with the cashier of District and the receipt should be attached with the application form.
Affirmation that the parties are not related to each other within the prohibited degree of relationship as per Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act as the case may be.
In case one of the parties belong to other than Hindu, Budhist, Jain and Sikh religions, a conversion certificate from the priest who solemnized the marriage(in case of Hindu Marriage Act).
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 19 October 2014
Process of marriage registration differs to some extent from one state to another.
Oneyear is enough time to apply for marriage certificate from a particular place.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 19 October 2014
The procedure and language of documents differ a bit from state to state. Visit the office of registrar of your place.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 21 October 2014
You may visit the nearest marriage registrar office near your locality, confirm the details which can be seen dangling in the notice board outside the office, comply with the formalities accordingly.
malipeddi jaggarao
(Expert) 25 October 2014
Procedure to register the marriage performed under Hindu Marriage Act - The Registration of Marriage will be done by the Registrar of Marriages (Normally the Sub Registrar who registers the property documents). You will have to approach the concerned Sub Registrar's Office wherein the Bride or Bridegroom resides. The important requirements are:
1. Wedding Card.
2. Marriage Photo
3. Two witnesses (preferably one parent from Bride and one parent from Bridegroom - this is optional. Anybody can be witness).
4. Nominal Registration Fee (Ascertain from SRO).
5. You should apply for registration within a specified period so that no notice is required and the registration will be done instantly.
