How To Apply Online For Marriage Registration ?

Getting your marriage registered is the evidence that your marriage was solemnised indeed. Marriage certificate is required in a number of cases, for example, in case you are filing for divorce, you will need a marriage certificate, or in case you need to apply for government documents such as PAN, passport or Visa, etc. Though the procedure for marriage certificate or even the court marriage certificate (obtained directly after the court marriage) seems to be simple, it is however advised that you seek proper legal guidance for the same.

Documents required for marriage certificate

• Following documents are necessary to file for marriage certificate-

• Application form duly filled and signed by the parties

• Documentary proof of the date of birth of both parties.

• Residential proof of the husband and wife.

• Passport size photos of the husband and wife.

• Invitation card for the marriage.

• Certificate from the religious place in case the marriage was solemnised at a religious place.

• In case the marriage was solemnised under the Hindu Marriage Act a sum of 400 rupees, in case the marriage was solemnised under special Marriage Act the fees required is 150 rupees, to be submitted to the cashier of the district.

• Affirmation of the parties that they are not related within the degrees of prohibited relationship as provided under the respective act.

• Copy of divorce decree/order in case either of the parties is divorcee, death certificate in case one of the parties is a widow/er.

• An affidavit by the parties stating the place and date of marriage, date of birth, marital status at the time of marriage and nationality.

• Documents required for court marriage registration are similar to documents required for marriage registration.

Fees required to pay for marriage registration-

• Hindu Marriage Act- for marriage is solemnised under this act, the fees varies from place to place, generally it is INR 100 for registration

• special Marriage Act- marriage is solemnised under this Act, fees charged is INR 150. Is

• tatkal marriage registration- INR 10,000 are charged for the certificate to be delivered in a single day.

Online marriage registration-

Certificates for marriage registration could also be applied online. Steps mentioned below are required to be followed-

• Select your district— Husband’s details are required to be filled properly and choose “ registration of marriage certificate” — Fill in the form for marriage certificate and choose an appropriate date of appointment— after filling the details and confirming them, click “ submit application”.

• After completing the registration process, you will receive a number printed on the acknowledgement slip, take a printout of acknowledgement slip as well as the application form. You can use this reference number to track the status of your application.

• Once the certificate is ready, you will be notified by the court and you can download the marriage certificate from the court’s website. To access the certificate, you will need to enter the reference number and other details.

Marriage registration after few years of marriage-

• There is no bar on the time period under which you should have your marriage registered, you may register your marriage after 5 to 10 years of having the Knot tied.

• The procedure would remain the same no matter the time that has passed after your marriage.

• However, it is advised to have your marriage registered as soon as possible to avoid any kind of emergency situation which may occur in the future.

Conclusion

Receiving a marriage certificate includes the number of steps. The marriage registration certificate is an important document and is legally mandated. The procedure for the court marriage has been made simple by the law itself, so that people from all sections of the society as well as those belonging to different castes or religions by the way of court marriage procedure, now the procedure to obtain marriage registration has been made easier further by including options such as online registration. However, while applying to register your marriage or court marriage itself, it is advised that you appoint an experienced advocate, while discussing in advance the court marriage fees.

To see any legal advice for the procedure related to registration of marriage you may talk to a lawyer. Lead India Offers you a wide range of experienced advocates who have been successfully assisting couples in having their marriage registered or with the procedure of court marriage, for any free legal advice, you may contact us.

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