A marriage certificate usually contains who married who, when they were
married, where they were married, who married them, and who was there.
Papers/Documents Required:
The application form duly signed by both the
husband and wife.
Documentary evidence of the date of birth of the parties(Matriculation
Certificate/Passport/Birth certificate).
The minimum age of both the parties must be 21 at the time of
Registration under the Special Marriage Act.
Two passport sized photograph of both the parties and one
marriage photograph.
Affidavit by both the parties stating the date and place of marriage
and nationality.
Marriage invitation card, if available.
An attested copy of the divorce decree/order in case of a
divorcee and the death certificate of spouse in case of widow/widower.
All documents excluding receipt should be attested by
Gazetted Officer.
Hindu Marriage
The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable in cases where both husband and wife are Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs or where they have converted into any of these religions.
Special Marriage
Where either of the husband or wife or both are not Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs the marriage is registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Love Marriage : Arya Samaj Mandir Marriage
Arya Samaj Marriage is applicable amongst Hindus, Buddhists, Skikhs or Jains. A Hindu marriage can be solemnized between two Hindus (often when they are of different religion or nations) (Muslim or Charistian) can convert their own religion into Hinduism and become Hindus in the Arya Samaj Mandir with their own free will and consent.
Requirements for the Arya Samaj Marriage:-
Evidence of date of birth of both parties (10th Certificate / Passport / Birth Certificate/ Driving License). Minimum age of Groom is 21 years and 18 years for Bride, at the time of Solemnization of Marriage in the Arya Samaj Mandir.
Separate affidavits from both Bride and Groom stating date of birth, marital status at the time of marriage and nationality and affidavit should mention the affirmation that he /she is not related to each other within the prohibited degree of relationship. Affidavit for Marriage Registration: Click here
Four Passport size photographs of each Bride & Groom.
Two witnesses with their Identity Proofs.
Copy of divorce decree/order in case of a divorcee and death certificate of spouse in case of widow/widower.
Registration under Hindu Marriage Act: Click here Affidavit for Marriage Registration: Click here Witness Certificate for Marrige Registration: Click here Registration under Special Marriage Act: Click here