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Marriage Registration and Marriage Certificate

Get your marriage certificate without the confusion. Marriage registration with your application and documents prepared and the Registrar visit planned.

  • Hindu Marriage Act: usually 1–3 weeks; Special Marriage Act: after the 30-day notice period
  • Right Act identified
  • Documents and affidavits prepared
  • Registrar visit guidance
Marriage Registration and Marriage Certificate

Why register your marriage?

A marriage certificate is the official proof of marriage. It is needed for passports and visas, changing your name, bank and insurance nominations, and protects the rights of both spouses.

Which law applies?

ActApplies toHow it works
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs whose marriage has already been solemnisedApplication with proofs; both spouses and witnesses appear before the Registrar
Special Marriage Act, 1954Any couple, including inter-faith marriages30-day public notice, then solemnisation and registration before the Marriage Officer with three witnesses

Several states also have their own compulsory marriage registration rules, which we follow for your location.

Eligibility

The bride must be at least 18 and the groom at least 21, neither may have a living spouse, and both must be capable of giving valid consent.

Our service

We identify the right Act and office, prepare the application, affidavits and document set, and plan the Registrar appointment so the visit goes smoothly. Changing your surname after marriage? See name change gazette and affidavit drafting.

Checklist

Documents required for Marriage Registration

After you purchase, log in to My Account → My Services and upload each document below. Scanned copies or clear phone photos (PDF, JPG or PNG) are fine. Your files are stored privately and seen only by your assigned expert.

  • Age proof of both spouses Birth certificate, passport or school certificate Required
  • Address proof of both spouses Aadhaar, passport or voter ID Required
  • Passport-size photos and a wedding photograph A wedding invitation helps where available Required
  • ID proof of witnesses Two or three witnesses, depending on the Act Required
  • Divorce decree or death certificate If either spouse was previously married If applicable
Step by step

Marriage Registration process with Nevo Legal

  1. Assessment

    Right Act and Registrar office identified.

  2. Documents

    Application, affidavits and proofs prepared.

  3. Appointment

    Registrar appointment or notice filed.

  4. Certificate

    Registration completed and certificate issued.

Deliverables

What you get

  • Prepared application and affidavits
  • Document checklist for both spouses and witnesses
  • Guidance until the marriage certificate is issued
FAQs

Marriage Registration – frequently asked questions

Do both spouses need to be present for marriage registration?

Yes. Both spouses and the witnesses must appear before the Registrar or Marriage Officer.

Can we register a marriage that happened years ago?

Yes. Marriages can be registered later, though some states charge a late fee.

What is the 30-day notice under the Special Marriage Act?

A public notice of intended marriage is displayed for 30 days so objections, if any, can be raised before registration.

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