A Marriage Certificate is the proof of registration of a marriage.
The need for a Marriage Certificate arises in case you need to prove that you are legally married to someone, for purposes like obtaining a passport, changing your middle name, etc.
Documents to be attached
Application form completed in all respect and signed by both Husband & Wife.
Proof of residence (Voting card/Ration card).
Separate affidavit in prescribed format from Husband & Wife.
Date of birth proofs of both parties (10th Class certificate, Date of birth certificate).
Two passport size photograph of Husband and Two Passport Size Photograph of Wife and one photo of marriage.
Marriage invitation card if available.
Original copy of divorce diclaration/order in case of a divorcee and death certificate of spouse in case of widow/widower.
In case one of the parties belong to other than Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh religions, a conversion certificate from the priest who solemnized the marriage ( in case of Hindu Marriage Act).
In case applicant is a foreign national, a original No Objection certificate from the concerned High Commission to be submitted along with the application form.
If marriage was solemnized in a religious place, a certificate from the priest is required who solemnized the marriage.
One witness of Gazetted Officer ( Gazetted Officer should bring Official Seal and Office Identity Card)
All documents needs to be attested by Gazetted Officer.
Registration procedure
Marriage Registration certificate is issued within 7 days.
Rs. 100/- is charged as application fee for Registration and Rs. 150/- is charged for Solemnization.
Introduction
Documents to be attached
Registration procedure