Court Marriage (Special Marriage Act)

About this service

Marriage before the Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act — for any two adults, including inter-faith and inter-caste couples. Covers the notice of intended marriage, document preparation, guidance through the 30-day notice period and the marriage on the appointed day with three witnesses. Court fee, stamp duty and government fees are extra, at actuals.

What you get

• Eligibility check and document review
• Notice of intended marriage and affidavits
• Filing with the Marriage Officer
• Assistance on the day of marriage and registration
• Marriage certificate

How it works

1. 1

   Documents

   We check both of you are eligible and the papers are complete.

2. 2

   Notice filed

   Notice of intended marriage is filed with the Marriage Officer.

3. 3

   30-day period

   The notice is displayed; we handle any objections.

4. 4

   Marriage

   Solemnised and registered, certificate issued.

Documents you will need

• Age proof of both (birth certificate / 10th marksheet / passport)
• Address proof of both
• Passport-size photographs
• Divorce decree or death certificate, if previously married
• ID proof of three witnesses

Scans or clear photographs are fine. The lawyer handling your matter will tell you if anything else is needed once they have seen your papers.