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A marriage certificate is an official legal document that proves two people are married. It’s issued by the marriage registrar of your state and jurisdiction after registration under the relevant marriage act.
A legal marriage certificate is required for:
Visa or passport applications
Name changes after marriage
Adding your spouse to health, tax, or bank records
Proof of marriage for legal protection
We’re not a government portal. We’re here to provide you assistance.
Our legal professional ensures your document is drafted as per your requirement, your appointment is booked, and your registration is done legally and efficiently.
To legally register a marriage under either the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or Special Marriage Act, 1954 and obtain a valid Marriage Certificate from Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office or Marriage Registration Office as per jurisdiction.
Criteria: HMA & SMA
Minimum Age: Groom: 21, Bride: 18
Marital Status: Both Parties must be unmarried, divorced, or widowed at the time of marriage.
Visit the Sub-Registrar’s Office to register the POA, especially for property-related matters.
The document must be signed by two witnesses in case of registration or notary.
We keep it simple. Our team will call you and guide you thoroughly.
Usually you will need the below documents:
* The above documents are usually needed to register your marriage but the list may wary upon states and the marriage act you fall under.
Every marriage is unique. The legal process shouldn’t be confusing because of that.
At AidbyLaw, we guide you based on your background, ceremony, and legal needs.
Here’s what we cover:
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955:
If both partners are Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, or Buddhists and the marriage was done through religious rituals, this act applies.
We’ll prepare the right affidavit and get your registration done under this law.
Special Marriage Act, 1954
If it’s an inter-religion marriage, a court marriage, or you skipped religious rituals, this act applies.
This requires 30-day public notice and additional formalities. We’ll take care of it all.
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How long does it take to get a marriage certificate?
Usually it takes somewhere around 1 to 4 weeks for Hindu Marriage Act to get your marriage certificate.
Do both partners need to be present at the registrar office?
Yes, both partners and two witnesses must be present on the appointment date.
What should be the the legal age for marriage?
As per the legal law legal age for marriage should be:
Female = 18 years, Male = 21 years
Can we register it by ourself?
Yes, you can do it by yourself on the government website of your state.
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