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Jun 5, 20233 min read

Why Marriage Registration Is Required?

Marriage certificate is an official document which certifies marriage between two people under a relevant Act. While getting your marriage registered, a certificate shall be issued by the marriage registrar. In the discussion below, the procedure for marriage registration and the documents required for it.


Marriage registration procedure in India

Marriages in India could be registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or the Special Marriage Act, 1954 as have been introduced in the Indian legal system. The Supreme Court of India, while deciding a case in the year 2006, declared it mandatory to register marriages.


Online registration for a marriage certificate

Currently, online marriage registration is highly popular in India because it saves time and is less difficult because there is no need to wait in huge lines. Steps which are necessary to be followed to obtain a marriage certificate online have been mentioned below-

  • The official website of the State Government is to be opened where the applicant belongs to

  • Form for registration shall be looked for after going through the website.

  • The required details have been provided in the form should be filled

  • The form shall be submitted after the required details have been filled.

After the form has been submitted, the marriage registrar would then summon the applicant on the required date and time as has been provided by him. It is important to know that the parties are required to be present at the office of the marriage registrar at such time with the required documents. Two witnesses must also be present at the office of the marriage registrar, who was also present during the wedding.

Offline registration procedure for a marriage certificate

As per the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

  • Those who follow the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, or Jain traditions and who are members of these communities must apply for marriage registration under this Act.

  • The couples are required to visit the office of the Sub-registrar under whose jurisdiction such marriage was solemnised.

  • If a marriage has been solemnised by following the customary practices and rituals of either of the parties to the marriage, such marriage shall also be accepted as a valid marriage under the HMA.

The Special Marriage Act, 1954

  • As has been mentioned under the Act, the citizens of India can have their marriage registered under the Act of 1954.

  • If a couple applies for a court marriage under this Act, a certificate of registration will be issued by the marriage officer as well, without having to apply for a marriage certificate separately.

  • A period of 30 days would be provided for any objection, if no objection is raised to the marriage, the marriage officer will issue a marriage certificate to the couple.

  • The whole procedure could be completed without following any of the customs.

How to file for registration?

  • You can register a marriage offline or online by following the necessary steps.

  • The option for online registration of marriage is available in major cities in the country.

  • For a marriage procedure offline, one is required to apply for registration in the office of the sub-registrar of the place where the marriage was solemnised.

What benefits do marriage registrations in India have?

Apart from providing security to both parties to the marriage, registering your wedding would also help make things a lot smoother in a country where rules may change from time to time. Having a marriage certificate would help couples to travel abroad on a spouse visa; also a marriage certificate is obligatory while applying for residency in a different country.


For couples, if they are planning to buy a joint property or are planning to apply for a home loan, a marriage certificate will be one of the mandatory documents which will be required by a bank or lending authority.


Conclusion

It is important for you to have your marriage registered so as to legalise it. A marriage certificate will be a substantive proof regarding the solemnization of your marriage. In case you want to apply for a marriage certificate or are planning to apply for court marriage in Gwalior or in any other part of the country, you are advised to seek legal guidance or assistance from an experienced advocate.


Lead India offers you a team of experienced lawyers who have been successfully helping couples get their marriage solemnised or having their marriage registered. Hence, if you wish to talk to a lawyer or seek free legal advice for any matter such as court marriage in Delhi or your city, you may contact us.


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