How to apply for Marriage Certificate in India: Your complete guide
- Friends, let's know the process of registering a marriage. This means, the way to get a marriage certificate.
In India, marriage is considered a sacred rite. That is why the matter of marriage registration has been included in our law. Marriage registration is a must for any couple. Educated or uneducated they must fulfill this responsibility.
In view of today's situation, the Gujarat Marriage Registration Act 2006 was enacted to ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of compulsory registration of marriages in the state. Marriage registration is required for today's youth. The future of the newlyweds is protected by marriage registration. Marriage registration is a very simple process.
So friends, let us know the process of marriage registration. Meaning, the way to get a marriage certificate.
The documents and instructions required to take along for marriage registration are as follows:
(1) Form No. 5 and Form No. 1 (Marriage Registration Department / Online Form is available.)
(2) True copy of the bride-groom's living certificate.
(3) True copy of groom-bride election card and ration card.
(4) Two passport size photographs of both the bride and groom and the wedding couple photo.
(5) Gore Maharaj's example, Kankotri original and Xerox copy.
(6) Gore Maharaj as well as genuine copy of election card and ration card of witnesses of both the parties.
(7) To keep all the evidence in two copies and to sign the evidence by the bride and groom.
(8) To keep together to show all original certificates.
(9) Filling the marriage application form with black ball pen and getting it checked and inwarded by the clerk.
(10) Both the bride and groom should be present at the time of marriage registration.
The documents and instructions needed to carry a marriage are as follows:
- Form No. 5 and Form No. 1 (Marriage Registration Department / online form is available)
- The real copy of the living certificate of the bride and groom.
- The true copy of the bride and groom's election card and ration card.
- Photograph of two passports size and wedding couple photo of both the bride and groom.
- The example of Gour Maharaj, the Kankotari Original and Xerox copy.
- The true copy of the election card and ration cards of Gorda Maharaj and both party witnesses.
- To keep all the evidence in two copies and the bride and groom sign the evidence.
- To keep up with all the original certifications to show.
- Filling the marriage application form with a dark ball pen and a checker in the clerk should be insured.
- Both the bride and groom should be present at the time of marriage registration.
Marriage registration fees are as follows:
- If registration is done within one month from the date of marriage, the fee is Rs.5 / -
- If registration is done within three months from the date of marriage, the fee is Rs. 15 / -
- If registration is done in a period of more than three months from the date of marriage, the fee is Rs. 25 / -.
- Two agreement stamps of Rs.100 + 100 on the form as well as Rs. 3 / - court stamp should be affixed.
Forms for marriage registration will be available free of cost from the marriage registration registrar.
● Two agreements stamp of Rs.1100 + 100 on the form as well as Rs. Court stamps of Rs 3 / - should be imposed.
● Forms for marriage registration will be available free of charge from the marriage registration registrar.
Registrar for marriage registration:
◆ Talati cum minister for village panchayat◆ Municipal Chief Officer or Health Officer
◆ Municipal Medical Officer (Health)
◆ Notified Area Chief Executive Officer
IMPORTANT LINK:::
CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION SITE
Advantages of marriage registration::
This marriage registration proves to be a blessing in some circumstances. Marriage registration certificate is mandatory for making any document like election card, license, Aadhar card, PAN card etc. Most importantly, the only proof of the basis of marriage is the marriage certificate. Apart from this, marriage certificate is mandatory for entering name in ration card, making passport, taking out insurance, availing government schemes, availing pension in job as well as in various offices.