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Is registration marriage compulsory ?

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 11 February 2011 This query is : Resolved 
We have married our daughter in a family based in Kochi and we are based in Mumbai. Marrige was solmanised in Kochi as per Hindu rituals and we have video and photos of the same. Pl. advice if it is necessary to register the marrige with registrar in Kochi ? What happens if not registered ?
Amit Minocha (Expert) 11 February 2011
yes, it is mandatory now to register a marriage
Arvind Singh Chauhan (Expert) 11 February 2011
Yes it is mandatory.
Deekshitulu.V.S.R (Expert) 11 February 2011
The marriage has to be registered. It can be at the place of residence of Bride, Bride-Groom or the place of marriage
A V Vishal (Expert) 11 February 2011
A Marriage Certificate is the proof of registration of a marriage. The need for a Marriage Certificate arises in case you need to prove that you are legally married to someone, for purposes like obtaining a passport, changing your maiden name, etc.

Legal Framework
In India, a marriage can be registered under either of the two Marriage Acts: the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or the Special Marriage Act, 1954. To be eligible for marriage, the minimum age limit is 21 for males and 18 for females. The parties to a Hindu marriage should be unmarried or divorced, or if previously married, the spouse by that marriage should not be alive. In addition, the parties should be physically and mentally healthy and must not be related in a way prohibited by the law.

The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable only to the Hindus, whereas the Special Marriage Act is applicable to all citizens of India.

The Hindu Marriage Act provides for registration of an already solemnised marriage. It does not provide for solemnisation of a marriage by the Registrar. The Special Marriage Act provides for solemnisation of a marriage as well as registration by a Marriage Officer.

What You Need to Do to Obtain a Marriage Certificate
Under the Hindu Marriage Act:
Parties to the marriage have to apply to the Registrar in whose jurisdiction the marriage is solemnised or to the Registrar in whose jurisdiction either party to the marriage has been residing at least for six months immediately preceding the date of marriage. Both the parties have to appear before the Registrar along with their parents or guardians or other witnesses within one month from the date of marriage. There is a provision for condonation of delay up to 5 years, by the Registrar, and thereafter by the District Registrar concerned.

Under the Special Marriage Act:
The parties to the intended marriage have to give a notice to the Marriage Officer in whose jurisdiction at least one of the parties has resided for not less than 30 days prior to the date of notice. It should be affixed at some conspicuous place in his office. If either of the parties is residing in the area of another Marriage Officer, a copy of the notice should be sent to him for similar publication. The marriage may be solemnised after the expiry of one month from the date of publication of the notice, if no objections are received. If any objections are received, the Marriage Officer has to enquire into them and take a decision either to solemnise the marriage or to refuse it. Registration will be done after solemnisation of the marriage.

Any marriage already celebrated can also be registered under the Special Marriage Act after giving a public notice of 30 days, subject to conditions. However, as stated above, the bridegroom and the bride must have completed 21 years and 18 years of age respectively.
NOTTAM VENKATASAMY (Expert) 11 February 2011
YES MARRIAGE REGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY, IT IS VERY USEFUL DOCUMENT IN FUTURE.
G. ARAVINTHAN (Expert) 11 February 2011
After the commencement of Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, it is mandatory.

Even otherwise, registration will ease some work .I.e Applying Passport Etc
Uma parameswaran (Expert) 11 February 2011
Registration is compulsory.If marriage is conducted in other state then you can apply for registration in the present state with all the dcouments if the existing law in that state is permited.
Advocate. Arunagiri (Expert) 12 February 2011
Agree with experts.


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