Registration of Marriage
Marriages in case of Hindu’s are governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. As per section 8 of the Hindu Marriage Act, registration of marriage is an optional step. Omission to get a marriage registered has no effect on the validity of the marriage. However it is highly recommended that a marriage be registered at the earliest.
Advantages of Registration of Marriage:
a) Certificate of marriage is a document, which provides valuable evidence/proof of marriage;
b) Certificate of marriage is very important in case of immigration or getting the visa for the wife/husband.
c) It will be helpful in claiming the Bank deposits or Life Insurance benefits when the depositee or the Insurer dies without a nomination or otherwise.
Condition for a Hindu Marriage: A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus, if the following conditions are fulfilled, namely:
a) Neither party should have a spouse living at the time of the marriage;
b) Both Parties should be of sound mind and capable of giving valid consent.
c) The bridegroom must have completed the age of twenty one years and the bride the age of eighteen years at the time of the marriage;
d) The parties should not be within the degrees of prohibited relationship.
Where is the Marriage Registered?
Marriages under Hindu Marriage Act can be registered in the office of the Registrar of Marriage within the jurisdiction of which the marriage has taken place or in the office of Marriage Officer in whose jurisdiction the bride or bride-groom resides. In most places the Sub Registrar who registers documents relating to immovable property is also the Marriage Officer.
Procedure for Registration of Marriage:
a) Application for marriage filled in prescribed form with name and address of bridegroom and bride, signature of bride and bridegroom, signature of 3 attesting witness present at the time of marriage along with their name and address, joint photo of bride and bridegroom with signature over such photo should be presented to the Registrar of Marriage.
b) Marriage officer will verify the contents of the application and records. He will issue certificate of marriage if he is satisfied that the records produced are in accordance with law.
Objections and Appeal:
If the conditions specified under the Hindu Marriage Act are not fulfilled the marriage officer may refuse the registration of the marriage. Appeal may be submitted to District judge within 30 days of such refusal.
Advantages of Registration of Marriage:
a) Certificate of marriage is a document, which provides valuable evidence/proof of marriage;
b) Certificate of marriage is very important in case of immigration or getting the visa for the wife/husband.
c) It will be helpful in claiming the Bank deposits or Life Insurance benefits when the depositee or the Insurer dies without a nomination or otherwise.
Condition for a Hindu Marriage: A marriage may be solemnized between any two Hindus, if the following conditions are fulfilled, namely:
a) Neither party should have a spouse living at the time of the marriage;
b) Both Parties should be of sound mind and capable of giving valid consent.
c) The bridegroom must have completed the age of twenty one years and the bride the age of eighteen years at the time of the marriage;
d) The parties should not be within the degrees of prohibited relationship.
Where is the Marriage Registered?
Marriages under Hindu Marriage Act can be registered in the office of the Registrar of Marriage within the jurisdiction of which the marriage has taken place or in the office of Marriage Officer in whose jurisdiction the bride or bride-groom resides. In most places the Sub Registrar who registers documents relating to immovable property is also the Marriage Officer.
Procedure for Registration of Marriage:
a) Application for marriage filled in prescribed form with name and address of bridegroom and bride, signature of bride and bridegroom, signature of 3 attesting witness present at the time of marriage along with their name and address, joint photo of bride and bridegroom with signature over such photo should be presented to the Registrar of Marriage.
b) Marriage officer will verify the contents of the application and records. He will issue certificate of marriage if he is satisfied that the records produced are in accordance with law.
Objections and Appeal:
If the conditions specified under the Hindu Marriage Act are not fulfilled the marriage officer may refuse the registration of the marriage. Appeal may be submitted to District judge within 30 days of such refusal.
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