Marriage Registration In Delhi

The marriage certificate is a legal document evidencing marriage that has taken place between a bride and a groom. A marriage certificate can prove to be useful while applying for many other government documents after marriage like PAN, Passport, and Visa. In this article, we look at the procedure for a marriage certificate in Delhi and the documents required and charges.

Marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act

In case of an application for a marriage registration in delhi under the Hindu Marriage Act, verification of all the documents related to both the parties is carried out on the date of application and a certain day is fixed for registration. On the day, of registration, both parties together with witnesses who attended their marriage, should be present to complete the formalities.

Marriage under the Special Marriage Act

Both parties – Groom & Bride need to be present after submission of documents for the issuance of a public notice, thereby inviting objections. Also, one copy of the wedding notice would be displayed on the notice board of the office, and a copy of the notice would be sent by registered post to both parties, i.e. the Groom & Bride, to the address given by them.

In case of no objections, registration is conducted thirty days after the notice date. Both parties and three witnesses are required to be present on the registration date.

Requirement

• The Groom must be 21 years of age
• The Bride must be 18 years of age
• Documents as listed below
• Affidavits
• Two witnesses (Three in case of marriage through the Special Marriage Act)

Documents Required

If Aadhaar card or acknowledgment receipt is unavailable for any of the Bride, Groom or witness, the marriage certificate application may not be accepted. So it is advisable to apply for the Aadhaar card before Marriage registration.

The couple would need the following documents to obtain a marriage certificate in Delhi.

Identity proof – Bride and Groom

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Ration Card with Photograph
• Voter ID Card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Any other Government Recognized Document

Date of Birth Proof – Bride and Groom

• Aadhaar Card (Verified DOB)
• Passport
• Driving License
• Nursing home / Hospital Report
• SSC from the recognized board by Government of India
• Birth Certificate
• Certificate from School signed by Principal on School Letter Head
• CMO / Doctor Report

Address Proof Before Marriage – Bride and Groom

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Driving License
• Passport
• Ration Card
• Electricity Bill
• Water Bill
• Gas Bill
• Telephone Bill
• Rent Agreement
• Bank Passbook
• Any other government-issued document

Address Proof After Marriage – Bride and Groom

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Driving License
• Passport
• Ration Card
• Electricity Bill
• Water Bill
• Gas Bill
• Telephone Bill
• Rent Agreement
• Bank Passbook
• Any other government-issued document

Identity Proof of Witness

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Ration Card with Photograph
• Voter ID Card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Any other Government recognized document

Permanent Resident Proof of Witness

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Driving License
• Passport
• Ration Card
• Electricity Bill
• Water Bill
• Gas Bill
• Telephone Bill
• Rent Agreement
• Bank Passbook
• Any other government-issued document

How to apply for the marriage certificate?

• Visit website: http://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
• Click on Make appointment with DM and register.
• Choose your district and continue the process.
• Fill all the details of the husband and select the date of appointment.
• Fill the entire marriage certificate form and select the date of appointment.
• Then click on Submit Application.
• You would get an acknowledgment page having details of your appointment as well as instructions.
• You can now take a printout of that acknowledgment.