Marriage registration process in India

In India, the marriage registration process is very simple. It just contains a few steps and some important documents. You can register your marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, of 1955, and under the Special Marriage Act, of 1954. For more information keep reading this article. In this article, we will share with you the complete registration process for court marriage.

Documents required for court marriage registration

Here, we are going to share with you the required documents for court marriage registration.

• Age proof: This document is very important. Because without an age-proof document, you can't successfully register your marriage. In age-proof documents, you should carry your birth certificates.
• Address Proof: Ration card, Voter ID card, Passport, and driving license. You should carry these documents for address proof.
• Two passport-size photographs: To register your court marriage you need two passport-size photographs.
• Application form: You should also need an application form. Fill out the marriage registration application and then apply to the marriage register.

Here, we shared with you the 4 documents. Without showing these documents to the marriage register you can't complete your court marriage registration process. Now, we are going to share with you some more important steps that help you to register your court marriage.

Procedure for court marriage registration

Step 1-Notice of marriage

The first step is for both parties to need an application form. Fill out the application form and submit the form to the marriage register office. This is a total 30 days procedure after submitting the application form you need to wait for 30 days.

Step 2-Publication of the notice

Once your application form (Notice) is published any person can object within 30 days. If no anyone objects, then the marriage register will continue your court marriage registration after completing 30 days waiting period.

This is the second process of court marriage registration.

Step 3- Declaration by parties and witnesses

After completing the 30 days waiting period. The next step is:

If there are no objections to the marriage, and the marriage officer dismisses any objections, the next step is for the parties to appear before the marriage officer and make a declaration. To do so, the parties to the marriage and three witnesses must be present, and they must submit the declaration specified in the third schedule to the act. The marriage officer will also be present to witness the declaration and will countersign it once it has been made.

Step 4 - Certificate of marriage

Once the wedding ceremony is completed and the marriage is registered, the next step is to obtain a certificate of marriage. The certificate of marriage is a legal document that serves as proof of marriage and is often required for various legal, financial, and personal purposes, such as applying for a passport, changing one's last name, or filing for taxes jointly.

Conclusion

The marriage registration process is an important legal requirement that varies depending on the jurisdiction and local laws. The process typically involves obtaining a marriage license, having a wedding ceremony, and registering the marriage with the appropriate authority. For more information you can contact us at Legal Air, We feel happy to help you!