Marriage
supriya
(Querist) 06 February 2014
This query is : Resolved
A man and a woman from srilanka are working in india Now they want to marry in India.Both are Srilankan nationals.
Kindly let me know what is the procedure and which act will apply ?
whether their marriage may cause any problem in future for being happened in india?
ajay sethi
(Expert) 06 February 2014
foreigners can legally get married in India
The Legal Requirements for Getting Married in India are as follows:
1) The couple should be prepared to stay in India for 60 days its a lengthy process.
2) Civil weddings in India are governed by the provisions of The Special Marriage Act
3) Either the bride or the groom has to be living in India for at least 30 days prior to applying to the local registry office to get married. For foreigners, this is evidenced by a certificate from the local police station.You’ll need to submit your intention to get married to the registry office, along with the residence certificate, certified copies of passports and birth certificates, and two passport sized photographs each.
In addition, evidence of eligibility to be married is usually required. Anyone who hasn’t been married should obtain a single status affidavit (in the US), a Certificate of No Impediment (in the UK), or Certificate of No Record (in Australia). If you’re divorced, you’ll need to produce the Decree Absolute, or if you’re widowed, a copy of the death certificate.
If no objections to the marriage are received within 30 days of the application, a civil ceremony at the registry office can then take place. Three witnesses are required, who have to provide passport sized photographs, as well as identification and proof of address. The marriage certificate usually takes 1-2 weeks after the wedding.
The marriages registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 are recognized as valid marriages anywhere in the world for all purposes.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 06 February 2014
Well advised, agree with the expert ajay sethi ji.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 06 February 2014
I agree with expert Mr. Ajay Sethi's opinion on the subject issue.
@Supriya: Whether their marriage may cause any problem in future for being happened in India?
What is the problem anticipated in India, you mean a problem in their country? that they only have to decide about it.
malipeddi jaggarao
(Expert) 07 February 2014
If the detailed advice of Shri Ajay Sethi is followed, no problems need be anticipated as far as sermonizing the marriage.
