How to arrange witness in a Court Marriage

The term witness means the person who acknowledges the activity which took place while he was present in the situation, but the actual meaning of the witness can differ in the cases:

The person who was present at an incident when it took place, likely to be called as a crime or accident is also known as a witness.

The person who has knowledge derived from an observation or experience is also known as a witness.

The person who sees a document signed or called to a court to testify or provide evidence is called as a witness.

But here, we are talking about the witnesses who are required at the time of court marriage, who are those witnesses, and how to get one?

Basically, a witness of court marriage is a person who was present at the time the court marriage took place at the marriage registrar’s office. That person can be your family member, friend, a family friend, a colleague, or any person:

Who is of sound mind?

• Can give his consent,
• Can observe and understand the situation
• Can give suggestions on it
• And attain his valid document 

A wedding witness is a person who observed at the time of the wedding ceremony and signs the document required at the time, Witnesses were customarily required to ensure that the wedding was legally conducted, that neither party was coerced into marrying, and that the marriage officer performed their duties properly. 

Whatever the case may be, it is important for the witness to be present during the marriage to get solemnized at the marriage registrar’s office and there should be two or three witnesses required at the time mandated by the law and as per the requirement.

In a court marriage between a couple, you bring your parents or friends in your circle as a witness and get your marriage solemnized

Another way is, to arrange the witness at the current place by getting acquainted with that person and requesting them to be a witness at your wedding.

Or your request to a marriage registrar officer to arrange a witness as per your feasibility and whatever will be the expenses will be managed by the marrying parties

To be a valid witness in the scenario the person must contain certain documents like resident proof, PAN card, one passport size photo, and an Aadhaar card or driving license.

So, if your witness possesses all the above requirements and manages to find one, you will be able to have a successful court marriage, by appointing a matrimonial lawyer. Lead India offers the best class service in every aspect of law and services, we’d be looking forward to helping you in your matter.