Procedure of Application of marriage certificate

A marriage certificate is an official document that validates & proves the marriage of both partners. This certificate can be used for many purposes. Generally, this certificate is very helpful. If their spouse is living abroad, they can easily get a Passport / VISA / Work Permit.

What Is Marriage Registration & Certificate?

Marriage Registration is the most important process before getting a marriage certificate. This process is performed in the presence of a marriage registrar & 2-3 witnesses. There are many laws for marriage registration in India. 

These laws can be –  a) Hindu Marriage Act, 1955  b) Special Marriage Act, 1954  c) Muslim Personal Law d) Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872. 

Procedure For Marriage Certificate & Marriage Registration? 

There are many steps & procedures everyone needs to follow to get a marriage certificate. 

Step 1: Eligibility Of Partners

At first, you have to understand that both the partners must be eligible for the registration of marriage.

1. The minimum age for the male & female partners must be 21 years & 18 years respectively. 
2. Mutual consent of both partners is very important for marriage registration.
3. Both the partners must not belong to the forbidden relationship.
4. In the case of a previous marriage, the spouse must be either dead or have got the divorce decree from the court. 

Step 2: Documents For Marriage Certificate 

There are many documents that are important for the registration of the marriage of the partners. These documents can be – 

1. Identity Proof – Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID Card
2. Birth Proof – Class 10th Marksheet / Birth Certificate
3. Address Proof – Aadhar Card / Rent Agreement / Electricity Bill / Ration Card
4. Affidavits – An affidavit is a legal document that contains the details of a person & they verify it. It declares that all the details mentioned here are completely true & valid. 
5. 2- 3 Witnesses  

Step 3: Marriage Registration At Court / BMC / Mumbai Mantralaya

Anyone can apply online for marriage registration & a marriage certificate. But they have to be present in the court / BMC / Mantralaya. The marriage registration will be performed in the presence of a marriage registrar & witnesses. 

After following all these steps, anyone can easily get their marriage certificate.

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