Marriage Registration
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Anonymous
(Querist) 19 May 2011
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I want to know the procedure of marriage registration in delhi. What are the documents which required at the time of registration .Pls reply me its urgent.
M.Sheik Mohammed Ali
(Expert) 19 May 2011
very simple marriage invitation and photo and any registration from temple receipt,along with application, with passport size photo each 3,with witness. enough.
A V Vishal
(Expert) 19 May 2011
Q. Where do I have to go and during which hours?
To the office of Additional Divisional Magistrate in whose jurisdiction any of the husband or wife resides, during 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on any working day. The office is located in the DC office complex on main Mehrauli Badarpur Road and near Anupam Appt. for assistance of public, recption counter is manned during the offical hours for proper guidance. Necessary forms can also be obtained from Reception Counter.
Q. Which papers/documents/fees, do I have to take with me?
1. Hindu/Special marriage Application form duly signed by both husband and wife.
2. Hindu/Special marriage Documentary evidence of date of birth of parties (Matriculation Certificate / Passport / Birth Certificate) Minimum age of both parties is 21 years at the time of registration under the Special Marriage Act.
3.Residential proof of husband and wife . 4.In case of Special Marriage Act, documentary evidence regarding stay in Delhi of the parties for more than 30 days (ration card or report from the concerned SHO).
5. Hindu marriage Affidavit by both the parties stating place and date of marriage, date of birth, marital status at the time of marriage and nationality. 6.Two Hindu/Special marriage passport size photographs of both the parties and one marriage photograph.
7.Marriage invitation Hindu marriage card, if available.
8. Hindu marriage If marriage was solemnized in a religious place, a certificate from the priest is required who solemnized the marriage.
9.Rs. 10/- in case of Hindu Marriage Act and Rs.15/- in case of Special Marriage Act to be deposited with the cashier of District and the receipt should be attached with the application form. 10.Affirmation that the parties are not related to each other within the prohibited degree of relationship as per Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act as the case may be.
11.Attested copy of divorce decree/order in case of a divorcee and death certificate of spouse in case of widow/widower.
12.In case one of the parties belong to other than Hindu, Budhist, Jain and Sikh religions, a conversion certificate from the priest who solemnized the marriage(in case of Hindu Marriage Act).
13. In case one of the parties is a foreign national, no objection certificate/marital Status certificate from the concerned embassy.
All documents excluding receipt should be attested by a Gazetted Officer.
Q. What will be the criteria used while deciding my case?
A) Hindu Marriage Act
Verification of all the documents is carried out on the date of application and a day is fixed and communicated to the parties for registration. On the said day, both parties, alongwith a Gazetted Officer who attended their marriage, need to be present before the ADM. The Certificate is issued on the same day
B) Special Marriage Act
Both parties are required to be present after submission of documents for issuance of public notice inviting objections. One copy of notice is pasted on the notice board of the office and copy of the notice is sent by registered post to marriage officer of the area where either of the parties having present/permenent address. Registration is done 30 days after the date of notice after deciding any objection that may have been received during that period by the ADM. Both parties alongwith three witnesses are required to be present on the date of registration/Solemenzation. For filing objection, register is available with the Dealing Assistant in the office of ADM(S).
Q. Are the advocates required for registration/ Solemenization.
Both the registration under HMA & SMA and solemenization of marriage under SMA is a very simple procedure and doesnot required any LEGAL HELP / ASSISSTANCE. It is advised that parties should present their case directly.
Q. What are the relevant Forms?
One copy of notice is pasted on the notice board of the office and copy of the notice is sent by registered post to marriage officer of the area where either of the parties having present/permenent address.
Q. When will I get a response?
In case of Hindu Marriage Act, at the time of filing duly completed application form, a due date vide acknowledgement of receipt of application form is given . On that date necessary formalities can be completed. In case of registration / solemnization of marriage under Special Marriage Act, notice of 30 days after appearance of both the parties the marriage officer is mandatory. Once the application alongwith the prescribed document is presented, the date for appearance before the marriage officer is given vide acknowledgement
Solemnisation of Marriage under Special Marriage Act
Special Marriage Act, 1954 provides for solemnisation of marriages in accordance with the provisions of the Act. SDMs/ADMs/Deputy Commissioners have been authorised as Marriage Officers for this purpose.
Q. What will be the criteria used while deciding my case?
For solemnization of marriage, presence of both parties is required after submission of documents of issuance of notice of intended marriage. A copy of the notice is pasted on the office notice board by the ADM. Any person may within 30 days of issue of notice , file objection to the intended marriages. In such a case, the SDM shall not solemnise the marriage until he has decided the objection, within 30 days of its receipt. If the ADM refuses to solemnise the marriage, any of the parties may file an appeal within 30 days to the District Court. In case no objection is received, the ADM solemnises the marriage after 30 days of the notice. Both parties alongwith 3 witnesses are required to be present on the date of solemnisation of marriage. It is advisable to submit names of witnesses atleast one day in advance.
A V Vishal
(Expert) 19 May 2011
You can apply online for marriage registration, find below the relevant link: http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_DC_SOUTH/dc%28south%29/our+services/apply+online
M/s. Y-not legal services
(Expert) 19 May 2011
Proof of marriage, like photos, invitations, temple or hall receipts. Etc.. Then passport size photos, age proof certificate of bride and groom's then requestiation letter for register the marriage, then two witness for support your marriage.. Thats enough..
M/s. Y-not legal services
(Expert) 19 May 2011
Proof of marriage, like photos, invitations, temple or hall receipts. Etc.. Then passport size photos, age proof certificate of bride and groom's then requestiation letter for register the marriage, then two witness for support your marriage.. Thats enough..
Guest
(Expert) 19 May 2011
Marriage card, Date of birth proof, REsidence proof, two witnesses one must be parent form each side, identifier, Marriage photos two in no. passport size and application for the registration file can be prepared from the typist in your court area or the registration form
Guest
(Expert) 19 May 2011
Agree with Mr. Vishal.
