In India, is Marriage Registration Required?

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In India, is Marriage Registration Required?
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Introduction
You become a married pair in the eyes of your
families after taking seven vows of marriage,
but not in the eyes of the law. Registration of
marriage in India India is a melting pot of
many castes and religions. Additionally, each
religion has distinct traditions and varying
laws, which has resulted in numerous laws like
the Muslim Marriage Act of 1939, the Hindu
Marriage Act of 1955, and many others.
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Why is Marriage Registration Important?

• A number of factors that the government may view
  as controversial with regard to women's safety
  may make it difficult for you to get your
  marriage registered in India today.

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In India, is marriage registration required? -
Reason
The first marriage in India to be legally
recorded took place in Himachal Pradesh in 2004
when registration of marriages became mandatory
throughout the country. At that time, the
government had begun to advance women's rights
and was implementing programs like "Beti bachao
beti padhao" that was geared towards married
women.
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Two important marriage laws are

1. The Hindu Marriage Act 1955
2. The Special Marriage Act 1939

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What Mar iage Registration documents are
Required?

• Documents required for marriage registration
  include
• Both Parties Aadhar Card
• Birth Proof Individual affidavit
• Two witnesses (you'll need three for a marriage
  under the Special Marriage Act). A Passport-Size
  Photo
• Marriage Photo of Couple

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Offline

• How do I register my marriage in India?
• IN INDIA, THERE ARE OPTIONS FOR OFFLINE AND
  ONLINE MARRIAGE REGISTRATION. ADOPT WHATEVER
  SUITS YOUR NEEDS. THE INDIAN PROCESS FOR
  MARRIAGE REGISTRATION
• Of line Registration of Mar iage
• Online Registration of Mar iage

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Who may serve as a witness at a marriage
registration?
Well, witnesses are required for all documents,
including marriage registration forms and other
agreements. In India, reliable people should be
present as witnesses when a marriage is
registered. When something happens, such as
fraudulent conduct or inappropriate behavior on
the part of any of the parties, witnesses are
crucial so that the appropriate action can be
taken without difficulty.
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How many witnesses are needed in India for
marriage registration?
At the moment of marriage registration in India,
there must be a minimum of two witnesses present
(three witnesses are required for a marriage
under the Special Marriage Act). There should
also be both the bride and the groom there. As
they need to provide proof of a residence
address, the witness must also be from the same
location.
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How can I check my Indian marriage registration
online?
STEP 1
Visit the Official Website of the State government https//services.India.gov.in/service/.
STEP 2
To find out, click the link to the page for the status of marriage registration
STEP 3
By entering the application number or acknowledgment number and selecting the Submit button, you may check the status of the application on the screen of your device.
It's not too difficult to check your marriage
registration online. The steps are mentioned
Below.
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