The current offline registration of marriage will be effective till May 2019. The state has already introduced online procedure for marriage registration.

Online procedure:

1. In order to register the marriage online, please visit the sit as per the following link: Online Portal
2. In the given page click select “Register Your Marriage” option on the right side of the page
3. In the new page, please read the instructions and hit “Click here to apply Online” option to get pop up screen with conditions.
4. After you read the conditions click “Proceed” Option to get the next screen.
5. Please enter / select details prompted for and upload required documents and hit “apply” to submit application
6. Applicant will get the certified copy of the marriage registration as notified.
   
   

Offline procedure:

1. Please visit Marriage office and obtain application form for registering your marriage. To find the marriage office please use the following Link: Marriage office site Once you reach this page please select “Search MO” under “Public Info” on the right side menu list.
2. Please fill the form and it has to be duly signed by couple. Please submit the form in the respective section officer along with required documents. Make sure that you are eligible for applying.
3. As advised, please make the payment for completing the process. The application will then be processed internally. Applicant will be notified to visit the SRO office to compete the process.
4. On said date please go to the office along with witnesses as mentioned and sign before the registrar on the register.
5. Applicant will be issued with the certificate on the same day evening.

Apply through Centres:

1. To apply through centres, the applicant has to approach the respective “CSC” centre in their area. Refer the following link for location: CSC Locator link
   • NOTE: The applicant has to select the state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
2. Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
3. If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
4. Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
5. The operator will process the application online. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
6. Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
7. This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
8. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
9. The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
10. Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will issue the certificate.
11. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.

• Respective application form.
• Completely filled application form signed by both husband and wife.
• Address proof of current residing address which should be on Bride or Grooms name (Proof of Address- Voter ID/ Ration Card/ Passport, Driving License ).
• 2 passport sized photographs.
• 2 Photos of Bride and Groom in marriage dress taken during marriage ritual which clearly show they are taking part in marriage ceremony.
• Separate Marriage Affidavits in prescribed format from Husband & Wife.
• Proof of Date of Birth of both husband and wife (Documents which serve as Proof of Age preferably 10th class mark sheet with date of birth).
• Aadhaar Card
• Marriage Invitation Card
• Three witnesses to certify your marriage.
• All documents must be self attested
• 2 affidavit that couple wish to marry each other willingly free from threats is required for marriage at court

NOTE: If no objection for the marriage is received within 30 days from the notice, marriage will be registered

The Registrar General of Marriage

11 A.K.S. Roy Road,
Panchayat Bhawan (2nd floor),
Kolkata-700 001,West Bengal.
Phone: 033 – 22259398 FAX: 033 – 22259308
E-mail : support.rgm-wb@gov.in
www.rgm-wb@nic.in
Link for Marriage office: Office link

• Eligibility age to get married is 21 for male and 18 for female.
• Marriages solemnized under any personal law can be registered.
• A marriage which has already been solemnized can be registered either under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
• The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable in cases where both the husband and the wife are Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs, or in cases where they have converted into any of these religions.
• In case either the husband or the wife or both are not Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs, the marriage is registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
• The charge will vary if registered after two months of marriage date.

Note: You cannot apply for marriage certificate if you have not attained the age limit as this will be treated as offence.

Explain the fee structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.

Marriage certificate shall be valid forever.

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The entire process will take 45 Days from the date of application

West Bengal - Register A Marriage And Obtain Certificate
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A marriage certificate is the official record that two people have undertaken a marriage ceremony. To obtain the marriage certificate first you need register your marriage.

Marriage certificate indicates that the couple is legally married.

• In India, a legal marriage is between males older than 21 years of age and females older than 18 years of age.
• In India, marriage can be registered in accordance to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Marriage registration certificates are being issued by the Additional-Divisional Magistrate(ADM) in whose jurisdiction either the husband or the wife resides.

• Fill the name for which you are submitting it.
• Name of your district / sub division / municipality with address

Scheduled A & B (husband / wife details)

• First / Last Name
• Fathers name
• Age with date of birth
• Present / permanent address
• Condition for marriage

Section C (Deceleration)

• Name of husband
• Name of wife
• Date of marriage
• Place of marriage

Schedule F (For Family)

• Number of application receipt
• Office name
• Date of registration
• Name of applicants (husband / wife)

• Marriage registration is an important legal formality under Law and can be easily completed at the Sub-Registrar Office.
• A marriage which has already been solemnized can be registered.
• Having a marriage registration certificate will help the couple with various formalities like PAN card name change, passport and visa application. The registration of marriages is controlled by the respective State Governments.
• The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 is applicable in cases where both the husband and the wife are Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs, or in cases where they have converted into any of these religions.
• In case either the husband or the wife or both are not Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs, the marriage is registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.

• Marriages can be registered either under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
• It is advisable to mention the name of the wife (bride) before and after marriage in the form. Before marriage, the surname usually belongs to father family. And after marriage, the surname of the husband family is adopted. So it is advisable, to mention two names.

NOTE : It is a punishable offense to try with fraudulent documents to get a Marriage certificate

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, visa, pension, insured amount, changing your maiden name, etc.

West Bengal Marriage Certificate Registration and Application Form Download SDM Office Address
Marriage Registration

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