On October 25, 2007, the Supreme Court of India ruled that all marriages must be registered without any exception for any religion. The court directed all states and union territories to enact legislation within three months to make registration of all marriages compulsory.

Legal Recognition: Provides a government-issued document (marriage certificate) that validates your marriage and grants you legal rights and benefits associated with being a married couple.

Marriage can be solemnized in the following manner

Hindu Marriage

Arya Samaj Marriage

Muslim Marriage

Christian marriage

Inter Cast Marriage

Inter Religion Marriage

NRI marriage

Foreigner marriage

All Types of marriages need registration . Marriage registration is governed by 02 Acts

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 : When marriage is already solemnized where Husband and Wife are Hindus, Buddhists, Jain or Sikhs or when they are converted into any of these religions, they will be considered under these registration Act.

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 : Whereas, this act lay down the procedure for both solemnization and registration of marriage certificate where either of the party or both are not Hindus, Buddhists, Jain or Sikhs.

Special   Marriages conducted by a marriage officer under the Special Marriage Act are also eligible for registration

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

1. Passport Size photos of Husband & Wife (5 ptotos Each ).
2. Aadhar Card and or Voter Card of Husband and Wife
3. Address Proof of Bride and Groom – Voter Card / Driving License / Passport / Bank Passbook with photograph ( Any One Proof Required )
4. Marriage Invitation Card or Marriage Document of Gurudwara or Arya Samaj Temple
5. Age Proof of Husband and Wife  – Birth Proof / 10th Pass Document / Driving License / Passport (Any One Proof Required)
6. 2 Witnesses with Aadhar Card
7. Divorce Decree in case of any or both Bride and Groom are divorcee.
8. Death Proof / Document of previous spouse in case of widow or widower.
9. 2 Marriage photograph of husband and wife

ELIGILIBITY CRITERIA  FOR MARRIAGE REGISTRATION UNDER HINDU MARRIAGE ACT

1. Both the parties should belong to Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh or Jain religions.
2. Neither party should have a spouse living at the time of marriage.
3. Both the parties should be of sound mind, capable of giving valid consent, fit for marriage and procreation of a child.
4. Male should have completed the age of 21 years and female should have completed the age of 18 years at the time of marriage.
5. Parties should not come within the degree of prohibited relationship unless the custom or usage governing each of them permits of a marriage between the two.
6. Parties should not be sapindas of each other, unless the custom or usage governing each of them permits of a marriage between the two

Marriage Registration : Provides a government-issued document (marriage certificate) that validates your marriage and grants you legal rights and benefits associated with being a married couple.

Benefits of Marriage Registration

• Legal Security: Provides a strong legal foundation for your marriage, protecting your rights in areas like inheritance, property ownership, and succession.
• Simplified Processes: A registered marriage certificate simplifies future legal processes that require proof of marriage, such as applying for visas or loans together.
• Dispute Resolution: In case of disagreements or disputes, a registered marriage offers stronger legal standing.

NOTE :

• Same-sex marriage is not currently legal in India.
• Marriage registration is separate from court marriage, which is a formal ceremony establishing a legal marriage.