Professional Marriage Registration Services
Efficient marriage registration service ensuring couples complete legal formalities promptly and accurately for their union.
Meaning
Marriage registration is a crucial legal process that serves as irrefutable proof of the legitimacy of a marriage between two individuals. Beyond mere validation, it confers significant legal rights and protections as stipulated by relevant personal laws. This official registration not only solidifies the marital bond in the eyes of the law but also ensures access to essential entitlements and benefits that accompany marriage, such as inheritance rights, spousal support, and decision-making authority in critical matters.
In 2006, The Supreme Court of India made Marriage Registration mandatory to legitimatize a marriage in India. On registration of your marriage with the Registrar of Marriage, Department of Revenue issues a marriage certificate to the Husband and Wife.
Eligibility for Registration of Marriages
- One party either Groom or Bride must be a citizen of India.
- The groom should be of 21 years of age and the bride of 18 years. (As on Marriage Date).
- Marriage has been solemnized within the territorial jurisdiction of NCT of Delhi.
- Registration under the Delhi Compulsory Registration of Marriage order 2014 shall be done within a period of 60 days, excluding the day on which final ceremony of marriage is solemnized.
- Penalty shall be imposed if marriage is not registered within the prescribed period/ extended period.
- Both the parties (Bride and Groom) shall be present in person along with two witnesses bearing proof of permanent resident of Delhi who shall certify to the solemnization of such marriage on the day of appointment with Marriage officer.
- One party either Groom or Bride must be a citizen of India.
- Marriage has been solemnized within the territorial jurisdiction of NCT of Delhi.
- Marriage has been solemnized between any two Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs.
- The groom should be of 21 years of age and the bride of 18 years. (As on Marriage Date).
- Neither party has at the time of registration more than one spouse living.
- Neither party is incapable of giving a valid consent of it in consequence of unsoundness of mind; or
- though capable of giving a valid consent has been suffering from mental disorder of such a kind or to such an extent as to be unfit for marriage and the procreation of children; or
- has been subject to recurrent attacks of insanity or epilepsy;
- The parties are not within the degrees of prohibited relationship unless the custom or usage governing each of them permits of a marriage between the two the parties are not “sapindas” of each other, unless the custom or usage governing each of them permits of a marriage between the two
- The parties have been living together as husband and wife.
- One party must have permanent residence within the district in Delhi of the Marriage Officer.
- Both the parties (Bride and Groom) shall be present in person along with two witnesses bearing proof of permanent resident of Delhi who shall certify to the solemnization of such marriage on the day of appointment with Marriage officer.
- One party either Groom or Bride must be a citizen of India.
- Marriage has been solemnized within the territorial jurisdiction of NCT of Delhi.
- Marriage has been solemnized between any two persons of different religion.
- The groom should be of 21 years of age and the bride of 18 years. (As on Marriage Date).
- Neither party has at the time of registration more than one spouse living.
- Neither party
- is incapable of giving a valid consent of it in consequence of unsoundness of mind; or
- though capable of giving a valid consent has been suffering from mental disorder of such a kind or to such an extent as to be unfit for marriage and the procreation of children; or
- has been subject to recurrent attacks of insanity or epilepsy;
- The parties are not within the degrees of prohibited relationship unless the custom or usage governing each of them permits of a marriage between the two
- The parties have been living together as husband and wife.
- The parties have been residing within the district in Delhi of the Marriage Officer for a period of not less than thirty days immediately preceding the date on which the application is made to him for registration of the marriage.
Benefits of Marriage Registration
Marriage registration is not only a legal obligation but also comes with a myriad of benefits that extend beyond mere compliance with the law. Firstly, it serves as an irrefutable legal proof of marriage, which is crucial for various administrative and legal purposes. This documentation is essential when applying for passports and visas, as many countries require a marriage certificate to validate spousal relationships for immigration processes. Furthermore, a registered marriage simplifies the process of opening joint bank accounts, securing loans, and making financial investments as a couple. It also plays a vital role in property transactions and inheritance matters, ensuring that both parties’ rights are protected.
In addition to these practical benefits, marriage registration offers social and economic advantages. It can provide eligibility for spousal benefits under insurance policies, pension plans, and social security schemes.
What is included in this
FAQs
To the office of Sub-Divisional Magistrate in whose jurisdiction any of the husband or wife resides, during 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on any working day. LegalDelight will assist to obtain the contact address of the SDM in whose jurisdiction in your colony lies.
You should be getting a response normally within 15 days in case of registration of marriage under Hindu Marriage Act and 60 days under Special Marriage Act.
Yes, since 2006 the Supreme Court has made marriage registration mandatory for all religious and civil marriages.
- Hindu Marriage Act
Verification of all the documents is carried out on the date of application and a day is fixed and communicated to the parties for registration. On the said day, both parties, alongwith a Gazetted Officer who attended their marriage, need to be present before the SDM. The Certificate is issued on the same day. - Special Marriage Act
Both parties are required to be present after submission of documents for issuance of public notice inviting objections. One copy of notice is pasted on the notice board of the office and copy of the notice is sent by registered post to both parties as per address given by them. Registration is done 30 days after the date of notice after deciding any objection that may have been received during that period by the SDM. Both parties alongwith three witnesses are required to be present on the date of registration.
- Application form duly signed by both husband and wife.
- Fee of Rs.100/- is to be deposited with Marriage Clerk and the receipt is to be appended with the form.
- Self attested documentary evidence of date of birth of both parties. (Matriculation Certificate/Passport/Birth Certificate)
- Self attested residential Proof of both the parties (Voter I-Card/Ration Card/Driving Licence/Passport etc.).
- Self attested Marriage Invitation card, if available.
- Separate affidavits in prescribed format from Husband & Wife giving:-
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- Date and place of marriage.
- Date of Birth.
- Martial status at the time of marriage.
- Affirmation that the parties are not related to each other within the prohibited degree of relationship as per Hindu Marriage Act.
- For the purpose of identification, the proof may be in the form of a certificate containing the attested photographs of the Husband & Wife duly attested by any officer/official of central or state governments or Union Territory Administration of PSU/autonomous bodies whose identity can be established or by any person having PAN of Income Tax.
- Passport size photograph of both the parties (2 Copies each) as well as their Ceremonial photographs duly attested by any officer official of central or state governments or Union Territory Administration of PSU/autonomous bodies whose identity can be established or by any person having PAN of Income Tax.
- Attested copy of divorce decree/order in case of a divorce and death certificate of spouse in case of widow/widower
- Where marriage has been solemnized at a religious place, a certificate from the priest is required
- In case of a foreign national, a certificate from the Embassy concerned regarding his or her present martial status
- 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 is required
- The applicants have to apply for registration of marriage to the office of the Deputy Commissioner in whose territorial jurisdiction either of the applicants resides
- If the marriage is solemnized in Delhi but the applicants were not residing in Delhi, application for registration of the marriage shall have to be made to office of the Deputy Commissioner in whose jurisdiction the marriage has been solemnized.
