You have been married in a ceremonial wedding, but that doesn’t mean your marriage is valid by the law. The marriage should be registered in the Sub-registrars office for it to be valid. Here are the steps for Marriage Registration in India:
Online Registration
- Availability: Online registration is available in major cities across India.
- Website Login: Login to the state’s official website where the marriage was solemnized or where either partner has resided for more than six months.
- Form Filling: Fill out the marriage registration form available on the website.
- Registrar Meeting: After submitting the form, attend a meeting at the registrar’s office for document and witness verification.
- Marriage Registration: The registrar registers the marriage after verification.
Offline Registration
- Visit Sub-Registrar Office: Go to the office of the sub-registrar in the jurisdiction where the marriage was solemnized.
- Application Form: Fill out the application form manually.
- Signatures and Documents: Both parties must sign the form and submit the required documents.
- 30-day Notice Period: If no objections are raised within 30 days, the marriage will be registered.
Special Marriage Act, 1954
- Marriage Officer: Marriages under this act must be solemnized by a marriage officer.
- Notice Submission: Submit a notice to the registrar, which will be displayed on the notice board for 30 days.
- No Objections: If no objections are raised during this period, the marriage will be registered.
