GUIDELINES TO REGISTER MARRIAGES

The Parties to the marriage, the Priest who performed the marriage and the witnesses, should sign and file a memorandum before the Sub-registrar, along with the following documents:-

(a) (i) Copy of the voter’s Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of India, or

(ii) Copy of Passport; or

(iii) Copy of PAN/GIR card issued by the Income Tax Department; or

(iv) Copy of Ration Card; or

(v) Copy of Photo Identity Card issued by the Government; or Government Undertaking or Local bodies; or

(vi) Copy of Pass Book issued by Banks or Post Offices (With Photo); or

(vii) Copy of Pension book; or

(viii) Copy of certificate issued to handicapped persons; or

(ix) Copy of Gun license; or

(x) Copy of identity card issued to “Freedom fighters”.

(b) (i) Copy of birth certificate; or

(ii) School/College leaving certificate; or

(iii) any other proof of age of parties to the marriage; and

(c) Marriage invitation card or any other proof of place of ‘Marriage’.

The memorandum and the documents should be submitted before marriage registrar, alongwith fees of Rs. 100/-, if it is within 90 days of marriage.

If marriage is not registered within 90 days, within 150 days from date of marriage, registration should be made , and a fee of Rs. 150/- should be paid.