REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE
A marriage which has already been solemnised can be registered either under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable in cases where both husband and wife are Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs or where they have converted into any of these religions. Where either of the husband or wife or both are not Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs, the marriage is registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.Further, marriage can be solemnised between any two persons under the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Documents Required for the Performance & Registration of court Marriage:-
1- Passport size Color photographs of both parties the bride and the groom (5 copies each of Marrying Persons).
2- Date of Birth Proof of both parties (Photo copy of Matriculation Certificate / D.L /PAN Card /Passport / Birth Certificate etc) each of Marrying Persons.
3- Residential Proof 0r Address proof (Voter Card / Passport / Ration Car / driving License / Bank Passbook / Lease Deed / Rent Deed) of Marrying Persons.
4. ID proof (Photo copy of D.L/Voter ID Card / aadhar card / Passport / Pan Card/ etc).
5- The bridegroom should be the age of 21 years and bride of 18 years.
6.If any party is divorcee Certified copy of Decree of Divorce granted by the Court.
7. If any party is widow / widower Death Certificate of the dead spouse.
8.If any party is a Foreign Citizen or holding a foreign Passport or is having foreign residential address – Certificate of Present Marital Status of the party / No Impediment Certificate / NOC from concerned Embassy and Valid VISA.
9- Three Witnesses.