What are the requirements, fees, and timeline for court marriage?
I am from Mauritius. My girlfriend is from Murmah, near Siliguri, West Bengal, India. We want to have a civil wedding or court marriage with a certificate, as we both work on a cruise ship. We would like to have the wedding in India. Can you please provide information about the paperwork, fees, and how much time the process may take? Thank you.
To get married under the Special Marriage Act in India, you and your girlfriend will have to prepare some documents for a civil wedding. These are the birth certificates proving your ages, a valid visa for the foreign national which should be at least 30 days valid, single-status affidavit for both of you, and proof of address like utility bills or Aadhaar cards. Recent passport-sized photographs will also be required. You have to file a "Notice of Intended Marriage" with the local Marriage Officer and wait for 30 days for any objections. The whole process, including solemnization of marriage and obtaining the marriage certificate, takes around 1-2 months, and the fees are from INR 100 to INR 500, depending upon the location.
Sir, to perform court marriage you must file a notice under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 and the required documents are proof of age, residence, passport size photograph and an affidavit. After submitting the notice to the Marriage Registrar you must wait 30 days for objections. Once no objections have been raised, the marriage is registered. The process may 30 days, and application fees range from ₹100 to ₹150. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you with the further procedure of marriage. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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