Registartion of marriage
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Anonymous
(Querist) 12 October 2011
This query is : Resolved
Hi,
I have to get married in novemeber according to hindu rituals in delhi. I want to know the procedure of registartion of marriage in delhi. Please also advise how long does it take to get the marriage registered. Do i hbave to make application before marriage also?
ajay sethi
(Expert) 12 October 2011
What is the procedure for Solemnization of marriage / Registration of marriage?
i. Procedure for Registration under HMA.
ii. Procedure for Registration under SMA.
iii. Procedure for Solemnization of marriage under SMA.
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 or can be downloaded from this site.
Q. Which papers/documents/fees, do I have to take with me?
1. Hindhu/Special marriage Application form duly signed by both husband and wife. 2. Hindhu/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. Hindhu 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 Hidhu/Special marriage passport size photographs of both the parties and one marriage photograph. 7.Marriage invitation Hidhu marriage card, if available. 8. Hidhu 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. For details of such relationships Click here. 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
Sankaranarayanan
(Expert) 12 October 2011
Well explained by my learned friend Mr.sethi.
It is more then enough for your query .
Shastri J.K.
(Expert) 12 October 2011
I agree with mr. sankar narayanan.
Shonee Kapoor
(Expert) 12 October 2011
This link should guide you
http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DoIT/delhi+govt/community/marriage+certificate+and+registration
Regards,
Shonee Kapoor
harassed.by.498a@gmail.com
kuldeep kumar
(Expert) 12 October 2011
very nicely explained by expert mr sethi
prabhakar singh
(Expert) 12 October 2011
Today you too have agreed kk,remember that flowery day when you were asking ... why ...
agreed.
Advocate. Arunagiri
(Expert) 12 October 2011
You can apply to the Registrar office of your for registering the marriage.
You need not approach the registrar office before the marriage.
There is no time limit for registering the marriage.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 12 October 2011
Nothing remains for me to add except my gratitude for all experts who positively contributed in resolving this query.
Guest
(Expert) 13 October 2011
NOTHING MORE TO SAY APART FROM EXPERTS ALREADY REPLIED.
