Himachal Pradesh - Register a Marriage and Obtain Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Marriage registration has to be applied with the respective registrar in whose jurisdiction the husband or wife resides.
2. Applicant has to approach Marriage registrar in Thasil or taluka for applying. Link for contact details :Link
3. Application form can be obtained from the respective office on visit or can be a written one as advised
4. Fill the Application form duly signed by both husband and wife. Submit it to the receiving authority along with required documents and fees as advised.
5. The submitted application will be recorded in the registry after verification. Applicant will be provided with the receipt for the submitted application.
6. Applicant will be asked to come to the premises on a scheduled date to complete the registration.
7. On the said day, both parties, along with a Gazetted Officer who attended their marriage, need to be present before the registrar.
8. Please follow the guidelines of the authorities to complete the formalities for registration.
9. Applicant and witness will be asked to sign on the registry to endorse their marriage.
10. The Certificate will be issued on the same day for the already solemnized marriage.
11. In case of the application made in advance (before marriage) for the issuance of certificate, authorities will look for any objection from public for thirty days and then the process will be executed on the day of marriage by a assigned authority and the certificate will be issued as applicable.

Note:

• In marriage registration, the applicants will have to show the proof of wedding that has been solemnized somewhere else and now the groom and bride want to register it legally.
• All of whom involved in registration must carry originals of ID proof and address proof at the time of registration.

Apply Online - Himachal Pradesh Register a Marriage and Obtain Certificate Online with Images

1. Use the following link to reach online portal. Link: Link
2. In the given page, please select “Department-wise List of Services” tab to get next page.
3. Please select “Marriage registration and certificate” option under “Panchayat raj department / Urban development department” to get next page.
4. Here, use the “new registration” option to register and then login or use the guest/new user option to fill the prompts and proceed.
5. If registered, please provide the user id and password and other prompts and finally hit “submit” to reach next page.
6. Here, application form will open in the next page. Fill the form with the details and upload the scanned documents. After completing the requirements please hit the respective tab to submit.
7. After submission of application the applicant will be provided with acknowledgement number.
8. You shall print a copy of the acknowledgement.
9. On the said date, applicant along with witness need to be present before the registrar. Please submit the printout and acknowledgement as obtained.
10. Please follow the guidelines of the authorities to complete the formalities for registration.
11. Applicant and witness will be asked to sign on the registry to endorse their marriage.
12. The Certificate will be issued on the same day for the already solemnized marriage.
13. In case of the application made in advance (before marriage) for the issuance of certificate, authorities will look for any objection from public for thirty days and then the process will be executed on the day of marriage by a assigned authority and the certificate will be issued as applicable.

Apply through Centres:

1. To apply through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
2. Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
4. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
5. The operator will process the application online.
6. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
7. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
8. After the application form is processed, an enquiry officer will make a thorough verification regarding the documents submitted along with the form.
9. Collect the acknowledgment slip after submitting the form.
10. The applicant will get the certificate in a stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• Application form completely filled and 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.
• Identity proof
• 2 Photos of Bride and Groom in marriage dress taken during marriage ritual to 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.
• 2 affidavit that couple wish to marry each other willingly free from threats is required for marriage at later stage.
• Divorce Decree in case of Divorce
• Death Certificate of spouse, in case of widow/widower
  

Note: All the above mentioned documents should be attested by a Gazetted Officer

Office Locations & Contacts

Urban Development Department
PalikaBhavan, Talland, Shimla - 171002,
Himachal Pradesh, India
Ph : +91 0177-2626518
FAX: 0177-2626518
e-mail: [email protected]
Contact Link: Contact link

Eligibility

• 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 (or specified period of time) 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.

Fees

• Authorities will provide fee details when you approach for the process.

Validity

Marriage certificate shall be valid forever.

Documents to Use

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

• 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.

Required Information

• Name and address of bridegroom and bride,
• Signature of bride and bridegroom,
• Signature of 3 attesting witness present at the time of marriage along with their name and address,
• Joint photo of bride and bridegroom with signature over such photo

Need for the Document

• Marriage registration is an important legal formality under Law and can be easily completed at the respective 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.

Information which might help

• 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

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Obtain Marriage Certificate: http://www.archive.india.gov.in/howdo/service_detail.php?formid=167&service=3
Himachal Pradesh Government: http://www.archive.india.gov.in/outerwin.php?id=http://himachal.nic.in/welcome.asp

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