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Chandigarh - Register a Marriage and Obtain Certificate

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ProcedureEdit

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 Sub registrar for applying. Link for contact details :Online Link AND Link2
  3. Application form can be obtained from the respective office on visit or can be a written one as advised OR can be downloaded online. Link for application form : Application Form Link
  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: - Chandigarh Register a Marriage and Obtain Certificate Online with Images

  1. Please use the following link to reach online portal. Link for portal : Online link
  2. In the given page please select “Citizen Login” under “Login” session to reach next page.
  3. Use the credentials to sign in.
    1. If you are a new user please use “sign up” option to register and then sign in.
  4. After Login, Citizen Dashboard will appear where Citizen can apply for Marriage Registration.
  5. Applicant needs to click on Services, then Marriage and fill up the marriage details first by clicking on Marriage details.
  6. After filling all details above, applicant needs to click on Save & Next, applicant will be redirected to Witness details sections to fill the details of the witnesses.
  7. Applicant needs to fill details of minimum 2 witnesses, Upload Joint Photo and click the submit Button to upload required documents.
  8. After uploading, please use the “Get appointment” link to book the slot by hitting applicable tab.
  9. After the above mentioned steps, user will get appointment receipt.
  10. Please take printout of the generated appointment receipt for further processing.
  11. On the said date, applicant along with witness need to be present before the registrar. Please submit the printout and acknowledgement as obtained.
  12. Please follow the guidelines of the authorities to complete the formalities for registration.
  13. Applicant and witness will be asked to sign on the registry to endorse their marriage.
  14. The Certificate will be issued on the same day for the already solemnized marriage.
  15. 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. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
  4. The operator will process the application online.
  5. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
  6. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
  7. If verified, the registration certificate will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying in a stipulated period of time.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form completely filled and signed by both husband and wife. Link for form : Application Form
  • 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 & ContactsEdit

THE DIRECTOR OF LAND RECORDS AND SURVEYS ETC.,
30 Bays Building Ground Floor, Room No. 1 & 2 near Estate Office,
(Old Building) adjoining Central State Library,
Sector 17, UT, Chandigarh
For contact details :Online Link AND Link2

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 (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.



FeesEdit

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

ValidityEdit

Marriage Certificate Valid Forever.



Documents to UseEdit


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



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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 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 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


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

Chandigarh Administration Website: http://chandigarh.gov.in/how_marriage.htm



OthersEdit

The application shall be attested by any one of the following persons if any applicant is illiterate.

  • A Village Gaon Burah.
  • Magistrate of any Class including as Honorary Magistrate .
  • A Government servant , whose emoluments are not less than Rs. 5000 per month .
  • A Government pensioner, whose pension is not less than Rs. 3,500 per month ,
  • A member of Zila Parishad, a Panchayat Samithi or a Gram Panchayat .
  • Any person authorized to solemnize a marriage under the Special Marriage Act,1954 (Central Act-43 of 1954) .
  • A Medical Officer in a Government, a private medical practitioner holding an university diploma or degree recognized by the Government.
  • A member of Parliament or of the Chandigarh State Legislature.


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