Get your marriage certificate the right way. Whether you married in a ceremony or want a full court marriage with no ceremony, we handle the affidavits, forms, appointment and follow-up so you get a valid certificate. One team, seven cities, and court marriage support anywhere in India.
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Quick answer: Marriage registration gives you a legal marriage certificate. If you already married by ceremony, you register under the Hindu Marriage Act (for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists) and the Government fee is around ₹100. If you want to marry without any ceremony, or the couple is inter-faith, you use the Special Marriage Act (court marriage), which needs a 30 day public notice and around ₹150 Government fee. Hindu Marriage Act registration can be done in a few days; a full court marriage takes about 35 to 45 days. We cover Delhi, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Hyderabad and court marriage across India. Call 9540005026.
Marriage registration is the legal step that puts your marriage on Government record and gives you a marriage certificate. That certificate is the single proof accepted by passport offices, banks, embassies and courts.
In India there are two clear paths. You either register a marriage that already happened through a ceremony, or you get married and registered together in front of a Marriage Officer with no religious ceremony at all. Both give you the same legal certificate. The path you use decides the forms, the notice period and the number of witnesses.
Affidavits, age proof, address proof and photos for both partners.
Book the registrar appointment, or file the 30 day notice for court marriage.
Both partners and witnesses appear, sign the register, and the certificate is issued.
Picking the wrong Act wastes weeks. Here is the honest difference so you file under the right one the first time.
| Point | Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 | Special Marriage Act, 1954 (Court Marriage) |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Registers a marriage already done by ceremony or custom. | Marriage and registration together, with no religious ceremony needed. |
| Who can use it | Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. | Any Indian citizen, including inter-faith and inter-caste couples. |
| Notice period | No 30 day notice. Book an appointment and register. | Mandatory 30 day public notice for objections before you can marry. |
| Witnesses | Two witnesses on the day of registration. | Three witnesses at the time of solemnisation. |
| Best for | Couples already married who need the certificate fast. | Couples who want a legal marriage without a ceremony, or inter-faith couples. |
One team for every kind of marriage paperwork, in all seven cities and across India.
Register a marriage that already happened by ceremony and get the certificate quickly.
Full court marriage with the 30 day notice, solemnisation and certificate.
Marry in front of a Marriage Officer with three witnesses and nothing else.
Special Marriage Act filing for couples of different religions or castes.
Fast appointment support in Delhi for already solemnised marriages, where the SDM allows it.
Arya Samaj wedding arranged and then registered for a legal certificate.
Support for couples where one partner lives abroad, including document guidance.
Marriage certificate prepared for spouse visa, passport and immigration files.
Update the wife or husband name across Aadhaar, PAN, passport and bank records.
Marital status affidavits and joint declarations drafted and notarised for you.
Registration where one partner is divorced or widowed, with the right supporting papers.
Fix a spelling, date or detail on a marriage certificate already issued.
We have people in these cities and handle court marriage paperwork across the rest of India online.
We ask a few questions, confirm the right Act for your case, and give you a clean list of documents. No office visit needed to start.
We draft the marital status affidavits and fill the application form for both partners, then get the affidavits notarised.
For Hindu Marriage Act, we book the registrar appointment. For court marriage, we file the Notice of Intended Marriage so the 30 day clock starts.
Court marriage waits out the 30 day public notice for objections. Hindu Marriage Act moves straight to the appointment.
Both partners and the witnesses appear before the registrar or Marriage Officer, sign the register, and the marriage certificate is issued.
Keep clear scans ready. Missing or mismatched papers are the number one reason appointments get pushed.
Our service fee is separate from the small Government registration fee. We tell you both before you pay.
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Realistic view: Hindu Marriage Act registration is often done in about 1 to 15 days. A full Special Marriage Act court marriage takes about 35 to 45 days because the 30 day notice cannot be skipped. We never promise faster than the law allows.
Both routes end with the same legal marriage certificate. The right one depends on whether a ceremony has already happened.
You had a wedding by ceremony or custom and now need the certificate. This is the Hindu Marriage Act route for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. There is no 30 day notice, so it is the faster path.
Good for: couples who are already married and want the certificate quickly for a passport, visa or bank update.
You want to marry legally with no religious ceremony, or the two of you are from different religions. This is the Special Marriage Act route, open to any Indian citizen. It needs the 30 day public notice before solemnisation.
Good for: inter-faith or inter-caste couples, and anyone who wants a clean legal marriage without any ceremony.
A certificate is the one document that legally proves you are married.
Embassies ask for a marriage certificate for spouse and dependent visas.
Adding a spouse name to a passport needs a registered marriage.
Joint accounts, loans and nominee changes often ask for the certificate.
Joint property and home loans move smoother with proof of marriage.
Adding a spouse as a nominee in insurance and PF needs proof.
Legal marriage protects rights in inheritance and child matters.
Many name change updates after marriage start from the certificate.
Several states now make marriage registration compulsory.
Once you have the certificate, these are the updates most couples do next. We can help with each one.
Apply for a dependent or spouse visa and start immigration files.
Add your husband or wife name to your passport.
Change name or address on Aadhaar after marriage.
Open a joint account or update your bank records.
Add your spouse as a nominee in life and health cover.
Update the nominee in your provident fund and pension.
Support joint property purchase and home loan files.
Change surname across all official records.
Use the certificate in PR and settlement applications abroad.
We have handled documentation work for years, not months.
On-ground help in Delhi, NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Thane and Hyderabad.
Court marriage support anywhere in the country, handled online.
Service fee and Government fee split clearly before you pay.
Begin over a call and WhatsApp, share papers from home.
We confirm the correct Act so you do not lose weeks.
Your documents are handled only for your registration.
One point of contact who answers your questions directly.
We tell you what the law allows, never a fake fast promise.
Several states now make it compulsory, and even where it is not, you need the certificate for a passport, spouse visa, bank nominee and many other tasks. In practice, every married couple should register.
The Hindu Marriage Act registers a marriage already done by ceremony and applies to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. The Special Marriage Act is for any Indian citizen, allows marriage without a ceremony, and is the route for inter-faith couples. It needs a 30 day public notice.
Under the Special Marriage Act, the Marriage Officer displays a public notice for 30 days so anyone can raise a legal objection. If there is no valid objection, you can marry and register after the 30 days end.
Two witnesses for a Hindu Marriage Act registration, and three witnesses for a Special Marriage Act court marriage. Each witness needs a photo, ID proof and address proof, and must appear on the day.
Yes. The Special Marriage Act is made exactly for this. The couple does not have to change religion, and no ceremony is required for the marriage to be legal.
It is small, usually around ₹100 under the Hindu Marriage Act and ₹150 under the Special Marriage Act. Some states add a small late fee if you register long after the wedding. Our service fee is separate and told upfront.
Yes. Both partners and the witnesses must appear in person on the final registration date to sign the register. The earlier steps can be done for you, but the signing has to be done by you.
Yes. We guide NRI couples on the extra documents, such as a valid passport and address proof abroad, and on how residence rules apply for the notice. Call us with your case for the exact list.
Yes. A court marriage under the Special Marriage Act is legally valid on its own. No temple, no pandit and no ceremony are needed.
About 35 to 45 days in total, because the 30 day public notice period cannot be skipped under the Special Marriage Act.
The groom must be at least 21 and the bride at least 18. This applies under both Acts.
No. If both partners meet the age rule and are willing, parental consent is not required by law.
Yes. It is the standard proof accepted for passports, spouse visas and immigration files.
You can start the application online in most cities, but both partners and the witnesses still have to appear in person to sign.
Government fee around ₹150 plus our service fee, told to you upfront.
Apply through the District or SDM office online, then appear to sign.
Registered with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Fast appointment support in Delhi for already solemnised marriages.
Valid wedding that you should then register for a legal certificate.
Fully allowed under the Special Marriage Act with no religion change.
Call, WhatsApp or email us, or drop by our Delhi office in Burari. We assist couples all over India online.
Tell us your case and we will confirm the right Act, the exact documents and a real timeline. Serving Delhi, NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Hyderabad and court marriage across India.