{"id":54255,"date":"2023-04-01T12:51:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T07:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54255"},"modified":"2023-04-10T18:23:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T12:53:02","slug":"how-to-apply-for-marriage-registration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-apply-for-marriage-registration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply For Marriage Registration in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The bond of marriage is\nconsidered as a sacred relationship in India. When a child is born in an Indian\nfamily, preparation for its future is started by itself. And when we talk about\ntheir future, we mean their career and marriage. The relationship of marriage\nis considered as a relationship which ends with death in India. It is even\nconsidered as a relationship between the next seven births. People in India go\nbeyond making sure that their family&#8217;s weddings are fully cherished. Giving a\nlegal status to marriage is as important as planning and having fun in\nmarriage, but most people fail to do so.&nbsp;A\ncouple can legalize their marriage through the process of registration of their\nmarriage. The Marriage registration provides a certificate known as Marriage\nCertificate. Marriage certificate is a legal Document provides legal status to\nmarriage and security to the both individuals. A marriage certificate, which\nwill only be issued if your relationship is legally recognized, is necessary\nfor all future joint ventures, including applying for a spouse visa if you\ndecided to travel abroad or purchasing real estate in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A marriage certificate is\nalso required in some mishappening between the partners of a marriage, like it\nis needed for separation if things do not work out and one is considering it.\nAlso, a certificate is needed for claiming an insurance claim in the event that\nany of the partners passes away. That\u2019s why Registration of Marriage can be\nconsidered as the most important and wise step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-apply-for-marriage-registration-in-india\/#What_is_Marriage_Registration\" >What is Marriage Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-apply-for-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Online_Method_to_Apply_For_Registration_of_Marriage\" >Online Method to Apply For Registration of Marriage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-apply-for-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Offline_Procedure_to_Apply_For_Registration_of_Marriage\" >Offline Procedure to Apply For Registration of Marriage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-apply-for-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Marriage_Registration\"><\/span>What is Marriage Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2006, the Apex Court of India made registration of marriage to be compulsory and to get certificate for same. The certificate of Marriage is a legal document having binding force to the marriage. The process of Registration of Marriage is governed by The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and <strong>The Special Marriage Act, 1954<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/15480\/1\/special_marriage_act.pdf\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. In India, a person can get register his marriage either under The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under The Special Marriage Act, 1954.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While getting your marriage registered is extremely important, most people face struggle with the procedure due to lack of expertise and experience. Not even to worry. We are here to assist. In India, two methods are provided for registering a marriage: one is Online and another is Offline. Below, we have included a detailed explanation of both processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Method_to_Apply_For_Registration_of_Marriage\"><\/span>Online Method to Apply For Registration of Marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing technology has made the world better. In India, like many other important things are available online on the internet just like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/marriage-registration\">marriage registration<\/a><\/strong> is also available online. After the covid-19 era, online registration is one of the most suitable and efficient method. It helps us to avoid the lengthy processes of government offices and long queues as Great Wall of China, most importantly it saves time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps to be followed for online registration of the marriage are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Step 1 <\/strong>\u2013Visit the official website of\nState Government at <a href=\"http:\/\/services.india.gov.in\/service\/\">http:\/\/services.india.gov.in\/service\/<\/a>,\nState from the applicant belongs to.<\/li><li><strong>Step 2<\/strong> \u2013 Find the appropriate form for\nthe marriage registration by browsing the website.<\/li><li><strong>Step 3<\/strong> \u2013 Fill all the asked information\nand personal details about you and your spouse.<\/li><li><strong>Step 4<\/strong> \u2013 Submit the application form\nafter checking all the provided details are correct.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After the successful\nsubmission of the form, the applicant along with his partner need to be present\nbefore the Registrar of Marriage on the provided date and time by the\nregistrar. Once the registrar summons the applicant for the appearance in his\noffice, then it is mandatory for the applicant to be present with all the\nrequired documents and required witnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offline_Procedure_to_Apply_For_Registration_of_Marriage\"><\/span>Offline Procedure to Apply For Registration of Marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we discussed above, In India the marriage should be register either under The Hindu Marriage Act 1955, which governs marriages of Hindus or The Special Marriage Act 1954, which governs all other citizens irrespective of their religion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">According\nto the Hindu Marriage Act 1955<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to register for a\nmarriage under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, both the partners must be Hindu,\nSikh, Jain or Buddhist. In this context, you can apply to register for a\nmarriage that has already been solemnized. You must submit your application at\nthe office of the Sub-registrar in whose jurisdiction the marriage was\nsolemnized or where one of the partners has lived for at least 6 months. Hindu\nmarriages can be celebrated in accordance with either party\u2019s traditions or\ncustoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">According\nto the Special Marriage Act 1954<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible for people from two different religious backgrounds to come together in a marriage under the Special Marriage Act 1954. The Special Marriage Act, unlike personal laws, is applicable to all Indian citizens, regardless of their religion. The Special Marriage Act allows for both solemnization and legal registration, even though the Special Marriage Act only permits the registration of a marriage that has already been solemnized under private laws. The Special Marriage Act was created to provide a straightforward method of legally registering a marriage between two persons of different religions, but even if both couples belong to the same religion, they may opt to do so. The Special Marriage Act is provided with the following step by step procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong> \u2013 Both the intending parties must passed through Eligibility Check<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong> \u2013 Approach to the concerned Marriage Registrar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong> \u2013 Issuance of Public Notice and Objection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong> \u2013 Final Registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India is a country full of diversity in religion, language and concepts. In a similar way, customs are different for different regions and religions. The process of registration for marriage is really lengthy and time-taking but we are here for you to make the process easier for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-registering-marriage-in-delhi-under-hindu-marriage-act\/\">What Is The Process Of Registering Marriage In Delhi Under Hindu Marriage Act?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The bond of marriage is considered as a sacred relationship in India. When a child is born in an Indian family, preparation for its future is started by itself. And when we talk about their future, we mean their career and marriage. 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