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Know the Details About Court Marriage Registration in Ahmedabad

A marriage certificate is an official document that confirms your marriage. Court marriage registration in Ahmedabad is necessary in India under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 or the Special Marriage Act 1954. The Supreme Court made it essential to register your marriage in the country in 2006. While traditional ceremonial weddings might last up to a week due to all of the before and post-marriage ceremonies, Court marriage registration in Ahmedabad is usually conducted on the same day.

As getting your court marriage is important, most people struggle with the process due to their lack of experience and professional understanding. Don't be concerned! Shree Sai Marriage Consultancy is ready to assist you. Let us go over the Court marriage registration in Ahmedabad procedure step by step below to help you understand it clearly.

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Process of the Court Marriage Ahmedabad

01Notice of marriage

The 1st step of the procedure of court marriage is to notify the marriage officer of the district about your intention to marry. One can do this by filling up the court marriage application form (which is mentioned in Schedule II of the Special Marriage Act, 1954). This can also be downloaded from the internet. One has to submit this form 30 days before the date of the marriage to the officer of the district where either of the partner resides in.


02Display of the Notice

Following notification, the district marriage registrar publicly displays the notice in his office for 30 days. During this period, anybody can object to the marriage if they feel it is illegal under the Act and the eligibility conditions it specifies. Anyone who has an objection to the planned marriage may raise it within 30 days of the notice's publication, according to Section 7 of the Special Marriage Act.

When such an objection is submitted, the marriage registrar verifies its legality. When the registrar is reasonably satisfied with the authenticity of the objection, the judicial marriage procedure will be concluded. In such cases, the partners may submit an appeal to the relevant district court against the marriage registrar's decision. If no reasonable objections are expressed, the officer may proceed with the court marriage procedure as specified by the court marriage regulations.


03Marriage Day

The bride and groom, as well as three witnesses, must sign a declaration form in the presence of the marriage registrar or at a site reasonably close to the registration office (as mentioned in Section 12 of the Special Marriage Act). The declaration must declare that the parties have agreed to continue the court marriage Ahmedabad.


04Certificate of Marriage

Following completion of these formalities, the marriage officer will issue the marriage certificate. This certificate must be signed by both parties and three witnesses. Such a certificate provides conclusive proof of the judicial marriage.


05The Court Marriage Fees for Registration

The court marriage fees are different in one state to another. Every state has the liberty to frame its own court marriage rules and regulations. Accordingly, the court marriage fees structure also differentiates between states. Therefore, it is advised to partners who are getting married to check the application fee and other fees related to the procedure of court marriage, before going ahead with the online application of a court marriage certificate.

Usually, the court marriage fees for application are Rs.100 under the Hindu Marriage Act and Rs.150 under the Special Marriage Act. Other than this, there are a few administrative and other charges one may have to incur. The fee to be paid to your court marriage lawyer would depend on the type of case the lawyer is handling and the reputation of the lawyer. A straightforward case is often cheaper. If you are looking for an affordable marriage registration service provider and want to execute your court marriage process in Gujarat without any difficulty, please contact us. We, Shree Sai Marriage Consultancy, strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our clients to make their legal marriage as simple as possible. For additional information, please call 9978682211 or 7436004460, or fill out the enquiry form to obtain a prompt answer from us.

Documents Required for a Court Marriage in India

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    Application form (notice in the form specified) duly filled and signed by both the groom and bride.

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    Documentary evidence of the date of birth of both the parties (matriculation certificate/passport/ birth certificate)

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    Receipt of fees paid with respect to the application form in the District Court

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    Documentary evidence regarding stay in Ahmedabad of one of the parties for more than 30 days (ration card or report from the concerned Station House Officer).

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    Separate affidavits from bride and groom giving- date of birth, present marital status (unmarried/widower/ divorcee).

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    Affirmation that the parties are not related to each other within the degree of prohibited relationship defined in the Special Marriage Act.

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    Passport size photographs of both parties (2 copies each) duly attested by a gazetted officer.

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    Copy of divorce decree/order in case of a divorcee and death certificate of spouse in case of widow/widower

Documents Required in for Court Marriage with a Foreign National:

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    A copy of passport and visa

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    A certificate of NOC or marital status certificate from the concerned embassy

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    One of the parties should produce documentary evidence regarding stay in India for 30 or more days (proof of residence or report from the concerned SHO)