Karnataka - Register a Marriage

ProcedureEdit

Offline procedure:

Please visit Sub registrar office and obtain application form for registering your marriage. To find the sub registrar office please use the following Link: Contact link1 and Link for Marriage office: Link2
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.
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 complete the process.
On said date please go to the office along with witnesses as mentioned and sign before the registrar on the register.
Applicant will be issued with the certificate on the same day evening.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form: Link for 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.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Stamps and Registration,Government of Karnataka

Kandaya Bhavan, 8th floor,
K.G. Road, Bengaluru-560009
Phone: +91 080-22220979
E-mail : [email protected]
Link for Marriage office: Marriage office link

Banaswadi Sub Registrar Office
2nd Cross Rd, Subbaiyapalya Extension,
Banaswadi
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sub-Registrar Office
Kanakapura Road, Near-Banashankari Temple, Banashankari
Bengaluru, Karnataka
080 2295 9331

Sub-Registrar Office
NR Colony, Basavanagudi
Bengaluru, Karnataka

For Office Locations:New Sub-Registrar Offices

EligibilityEdit

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 offense.

FeesEdit

Authorities will provide fee details when you approach for the process

ValidityEdit

Marriage certificate shall be valid forever.

Documents to UseEdit

For downloading forms: Form

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

Processing TimeEdit

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

InstructionsEdit

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 InformationEdit

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 DocumentEdit

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.
A marriage certificate is an official statement that two people are married.
There are not limited but several reasons in receiving spousal benefits, like changing the name, making changes in name in bank account, at work and more.
Spouse joining for health benefits, many insurance companies will require a marriage certificate to complete the coverage addition.
Spouse, a foreigner is in need of marriage certificate to gain immigration.
While couple filing joint taxes.
If you plan on buying a house and need to apply for a loan, many lenders will ask for a marriage certificate.

NOTE : It is recommended that you have at least two copies at all times – one can be used for personal documentation and the other can be used to show proof of marriage.

Information which might helpEdit

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

External LinksEdit

Obtain Marriage Certificate: http://www.archive.india.gov.in/howdo/service_detail.php?formid=301&service=3
Government of Karnataka: http://www.karunadu.gov.in/Pages/Default.aspx

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.