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Court Marriage Registration is a legal process through which two individuals (of any religion or nationality) can get married in front of a Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 in India — without following traditional religious rituals.
It is recognized by law and ensures your marriage is valid, especially for legal, immigration, and official documentation purposes.
Who can apply:
Indian citizens of any religion, caste, or creed.
Inter-caste or inter-religious couples.
Indian and foreign nationals.
Process:
Notice of Intended Marriage – File an application at the local marriage registrar office.
Notice Period – A 30-day public notice is displayed to invite objections.
Marriage Registration – After 30 days, if no objections, the couple can get married before the Marriage Officer with three witnesses.
Marriage Certificate – Issued on the same day as proof of a valid marriage.
Documents Required:
Aadhar card / Passport
Date of birth proof
Passport-sized photos
Address proof
Affidavit of marital status
Divorce decree (if previously married)
Death certificate (if widow/widower)
If one or both individuals are residing outside India, the marriage can still be registered either:
At the Indian Embassy/Consulate abroad under the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969.
Or later in India after returning, subject to Indian legal procedures.
Documents Required:
Valid passports and visas
Proof of residence abroad
NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the respective embassy, if required
Affidavit of marital status
Notice of Intended Marriage to Indian consulate
Who needs this:
Indian citizen marrying a foreign national
NRIs getting married abroad
Couples planning immigration or spouse visas
Legally recognized in India and abroad.
Useful for visa, passport, and property matters.
Essential for inter-caste, inter-religious, or love marriages.
Offers legal protection to both spouses.
Yes. If both individuals are above 18 (female) and 21 (male), parental consent is not required for court marriage under Indian law.
Absolutely. Court marriage is designed to facilitate inter-caste and inter-religious marriages legally and smoothly.
Yes. Foreign nationals can marry Indian citizens in India under the Special Marriage Act or at an Indian embassy abroad under the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969.
Yes. The certificate issued under the Special Marriage Act or Foreign Marriage Act is legally valid globally and can be used for visa, immigration, and legal purposes.
Yes. Even if you are married through religious customs, you can later register your marriage at the registrar’s office to obtain a legal Marriage Certificate under your respective personal laws or the Special Marriage Act.
