Benefits of Marriage Certificate

Marriage registration is process of recording marriage with government authority officially. After registration, you will receive Marriage Certificate, which serves as legal proof of marriage. Marriage registration in India provides legal protection and helps with documentation and official purposes. In this blog, we will discuss benefits of marriage registration in India.

Marriage Registration in India

In India, marriage registration is governed by different laws based on religion of parties or nature of marriage:

• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
• Special Marriage Act, 1954
• Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872
• Muslim Personal Law (Nikahnama + state rules)

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Hindu Marriage Act applies to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. Marriage must already be performed through traditional ceremony. Registration only records an existing marriage. Registration is done at Sub-Registrar office where marriage took place or where either spouse has lived for at least six months.

Special Marriage Act, 1954

Special Marriage Act applies to all Indian citizens, regardless of religion. It is used for inter-religious, inter-caste and court marriages. Marriage is solemnized and registered under this Act. Thirty-day prior notice is required. Three witnesses are required. No religious ceremony is required. Registration is done by Marriage Officer appointed under this Act.

Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Indian Christian Marriage Act applies when one or both partners are Christian. Marriage is performed by Priest or Minister. Marriage details are sent to Registrar for issuance of certificate.

Muslim Marriage Registration (Nikahnama)

Muslim marriage is governed by Muslim Personal Law. Marriage (Nikah) is civil contract. Nikahnama is written marriage contract. Registration rules differ by state. In many states, Nikahnama must be registered with local authority.

Benefits of Marriage Certificate

Marriage registration has many benefits. Even though an unregistered marriage is not illegal in India, registration is still important for several reasons:

1. Last Name Change: Marriage certificate can be used as proof when a person changes last name after marriage.
2. Women Security: Registered marriage gives legal protection to wives. If husband abandons wife, law can require him to provide maintenance.
3. Prevents Bigamy: Official registration makes it difficult for person to enter another marriage illegally.
4. The legitimacy of Child: It may come in handy in case there are issues related to the legitimacy of your child.
5. Divorce: Marriage certificate is required by the attorney in cases related to alimony, custody of children and other divorce proceedings.
6. Property Matters: It helps the widow/ widower in inheriting property of his/ her deceased spouse.
7. Settling Abroad: Marriage certificate is required when applying for spouse visa or immigration.
8. Socially Acceptable: Helps prevent child marriages since certificate records legal age of both partners.

Marriage registration is simple process in India. You can apply for marriage registration at office of Sub Divisional Magistrate where married couple resides.

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