marriage registration

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 18 February 2010 This query is : Resolved
Hi
My query is,marriage solemnised at Delhi in 2007. The boy and girl born and educated in Delhi and now the couple residing on leave and license basis in Mumbai. They want to register their marriage in Mumbai. Can they register in Mumbai? Any affidavit to be made?Does jurisdiction bar them to register their marriage in Mumbai?

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Guest (Expert) 18 February 2010
Marriages are registered under the following Acts:
1. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955,
2. Special Marriage Act, 1954,
3. Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

1. Marriages under Hindu Marriage Act can be registered in the office of the Registrar of Marriage within the jurisdiction of which the marriage has taken place or in the office of Marriage Officer in whose jurisdiction the bride or bride-groom resides;

2. Marriage under Special Marriage Act can be registered in the office of the Marriage Officer in whose jurisdiction bride or bridegroom resides;

3. Marriage under Parsi Marriage Act may be registered in the Office of the District Registrar in whose jurisdiction the marriage takes place.