Court Marriage in Pathana

What is Court Marriage?

In India, legalizing every marriage or wedding is compulsary. Court Marriage is the process by which a marriage is legalized between a Male and a Female who belongs to different religions (under Special Marriage Act 1954). However, those people who belong to same religion can also opt for Court Marriage.

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Criteria for Court Marriage

The criteria for Court Marriage is given below. Both the Boy and the Girl must meet all the requirements

• Both the Boy and the Girl must be an Indian Citizen
• The Boy must be 21 years in age or above
• The Girl must be 18 years in age or above
• Both Boy and Girl must not be married earlier
• Both must be physically and mentally sound and healthy
• They should not be related with the relations prohibited under law marriage before

Procedure of Court Marriage if both are Hindu

• “Notice for Marriage” is needed to be submitted to the SDM of the District or State/Marriage Registrar. Either one of the parties must be a resident of the same state (at least from last one month)
• The notice must be given in the newspaper as well.
• Marriage Notice is published or put-up by the SDM.
• After 30 days from the date of notice submission, the marriage must be solemnized. However, it can only take place if there is no objection by any person within these 30 days.
• Marriage will only be solemnized at the Marriage Registrar office.
• Both parties along with 3 witnesses must be present in the Marriage registrar’s office on the date of registration.

Required Documents for Marriage Registration Court Marriage

To acquire marriage certificate following is a list of documents required

Address Proof (Any One)

• Registered Rent Agreement
• Election Card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Ration Card
• Electricity Bill

Marriage or Wedding Proof

• Marriage or Wedding Invitation Card
• Wedding or Marriage Photo along with 2 Passport size photo of husband and wife (Compulsory)

Three Witnesses

• Aadhaar Card or Valid Id Card
• Photo (Passport Size)

Note: Take a Xerox copy of all the documents along with the original copy while visiting the registrar’s office.

Procedure for Marriage in Arya Samaj Mandir

Documents Required for Arya Samaj Marriage

• Address Proof of Boy and Girl (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport)
• Age Proof of Boy and Girl (Birth certificate, 10th certificate, Passport, or Driving License)
• Two witnesses with valid Age and Address proof

Eligibility Criteria If One of the Parties is not an Indian Citizen

• Either one of the Boy or Girl should be a citizen of India
• The Boy must be 21 years in age or above
• The Girl must be 18 years in age or above
• Neither party should have a spouse living
• Both, the bride and Groom, must be mentally sound and healthy
• The parties must not be within the degrees of prohibited relationship

Document Required for Court Marriage If One of the Parties is not an Indian Citizen

• Application form which must be duly signed by both the parties
• DOB proof of both Bride and Groom
• Passport Copy of both Bride and Groom with valid Visa
• Residential Proof of both Bride and Groom
• Documentary evidence regarding stay at district in India of one of the parties for more than 30 days (Proof of stay or report from the concerned SHO).
• N.O.C. or Marital Status certificate from the concerned Embassy or Consulate in India by a foreigner partner
• Death certificate or divorce documents whichever is applicable, in case if one of the parties had any marriages earlier

Procedure for Court Marriage If One of the Parties is not an Indian Citizen

• The parties to the marriage shall give the written notice as specified to the Marriage Officer of the district in which one of the parties must have resided for a period of not less than 30 days immediately preceding the date on which such notice is given, and the notice shall state that the party has so resided.
• All documents will be verified at Marriage Registrar’s office
• The law of the other nation must not conflict with the Indian laws
• A notice will be published inviting objection to the marriage (if any)
• In case of no objection during the notice period, the marriage will be solemnized in the presence of 3 witnesses
• After the entire process, the Marriage certificate will be granted by the Marriage registrar
• All the documents are verified at the Office of Marriage Registrar.
• The law of other nations must not conflict with Indian laws.
• A notice will be published for a predefined inviting objections regarding the marriage if any.
• If no objection is made, then on the completion of the notice time, the marriage may be solemnized.
• At least three witnesses must be present after that the marriage will be solemnized
• Furthermore, the Marriage Certificate will be granted by the Marriage Registrar.

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