Marriages can be registered under various acts including the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Special Marriage Act, 1954 and Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1982.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Under the act, bride groom and bride of any caste under the Hindu religion are eligible to get married. The bridegroom must complete 21 years and bride must be over 18 years.
The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Special marriages will be registered after submission of an application to the registering office and they will put up a notice in his office. If there is no objection received within 30 days, the marriage can be registered.
The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1982
Christian marriages can be registered under this act and the priests in the churches who are appointed by the government act as registers under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1982.
For registration
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Under the act, bride groom and bride of any caste under the Hindu religion are eligible to get married. The bridegroom must complete 21 years and bride must be over 18 years.
The Special Marriage Act, 1954
Special marriages will be registered after submission of an application to the registering office and they will put up a notice in his office. If there is no objection received within 30 days, the marriage can be registered.
The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1982
Christian marriages can be registered under this act and the priests in the churches who are appointed by the government act as registers under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1982.
For registration
- Proof of marriage such as wedding invitations should be submitted
- Residence proof includes voter’s identification card, driving license and passport should be submitted
- Age proof includes birth certificate, school certificate or passport should be submitted Passport size photo of bride and bridegroom should be submitted.
To be noted:
There is no time limit for registering the marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act. But it may vary in state wise, for example, under the Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriage Act, 2009; marriages should be registered within 90 days. If it exceeds 90 days, fine will be charged. Registration will not be done after a period of 150 days of marriage.
There is no time limit for registering the marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act. But it may vary in state wise, for example, under the Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriage Act, 2009; marriages should be registered within 90 days. If it exceeds 90 days, fine will be charged. Registration will not be done after a period of 150 days of marriage.
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