{"id":3830,"date":"2026-03-30T18:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=3830"},"modified":"2026-03-30T18:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:32:14","slug":"marriage-certificate-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/30\/marriage-certificate-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage certificate UP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Marriage registration is important step for every couple in India, as it serves as legal proof of marriage. It is also required for various purposes such as passports, visa applications, and child custody matters. You can apply online under the Hindu Marriage Act or the Special Marriage Act, but you need to visit registrar\u2019s office once. In this blog, we will discuss how to apply for marriage certificate in UP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e0458804403\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/30\/marriage-certificate-up\/#Procedure_for_marriage_registration_UP\" title=\"Procedure for marriage registration UP\">Procedure for marriage registration UP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/30\/marriage-certificate-up\/#Documents_required_for_UP_marriage_registration\" title=\"Documents required for UP marriage registration\">Documents required for UP marriage registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/30\/marriage-certificate-up\/#How_to_check_the_status_for_UP_marriage_registration\" title=\"How to check the status for UP marriage registration\">How to check the status for UP marriage registration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/30\/marriage-certificate-up\/#Uttar_Pradesh_made_these_rules_compulsory\" title=\"Uttar Pradesh made these rules compulsory\">Uttar Pradesh made these rules compulsory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/30\/marriage-certificate-up\/#Penalty_for_delayed_UP_Marriage_registration\" title=\"Penalty for delayed UP Marriage registration\">Penalty for delayed UP Marriage registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/30\/marriage-certificate-up\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_marriage_registration_in_UP\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Eligibility for marriage registration in UP<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are conditions that should be satisfied by bride and groom to get marriage certificate Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The groom must be at least 21 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bride must be at least 18 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both parties must be unmarried, or if previously married, must be legally divorced or widowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage must be performed under a valid law such as the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, or applicable personal law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both bride and groom must give free and voluntary consent for the marriage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Either the bride or groom must be resident of Uttar Pradesh, or marriage must have taken place within state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_marriage_registration_UP\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Procedure for marriage registration UP<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is procedure for marriage registration in Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/igrsup.gov.in\/igrsup\/defaultAction.action\">UP official website<\/a> and create an account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill registration form with the groom &amp; bride details <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload required documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book appointment date for Sub-Registrar office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay registration fee online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Tehsil\/Sub-Registrar office with original documents and witnesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification &amp; Marriage Certificate Issuance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_UP_marriage_registration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Documents required for UP marriage registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for marriage registration in Uttar Pradesh, you need following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Fill out the application form in Hindi, install \u201cSancharcha Hindi Typing Tool\u201d, Google Indic Tool, or any other Unicode-enabled Hindi typing tool or use attached Hindi keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photograph in JPG format of size less than 40 kb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify proof, age proof in PDF format up to 70 kb in size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address proof of residence <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two witnesses and photocopies of identity proof, age group and residence proof of witness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit of bride and groom <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_the_status_for_UP_marriage_registration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How to check the status for UP marriage registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to check your UP marriage registration status, just follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official website and click on the marriage registration verification button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, enter certificate number or application number, date of marriage, and captcha code, and click on See button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will display your application status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uttar_Pradesh_made_these_rules_compulsory\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Uttar Pradesh made these rules compulsory<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marriage registration rules in Uttar Pradesh are made compulsory for these reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>To stop child marriages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For empowering widows to claim an inheritance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enable women to exercise their rights of maintenance from husbands and custody of children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To prevent men from marrying more than once (bigamy\/polygamy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To discourage husbands from leaving or abandoning their wives<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty_for_delayed_UP_Marriage_registration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Penalty for delayed UP Marriage registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Uttar Pradesh government has set penalties for delay in UP marriage registration. The charge is additional Rs.10 for delays up to a year and Rs.50 for every additional year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-2599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px-88x88.png 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2018\/04\/27\/christian-marriage-registration-procedure-india\/\">Indian Christian Marriage Act 1872 and Christian Marriage Registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2017\/05\/30\/marriage-registration-advantages\/\">Benefits of Marriage Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2017\/09\/12\/name-change-after-marriage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Name Change After Marriage Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How many witnesses are required for marriage registration in UP?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You need at least two adult witnesses with valid ID proof.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can inter-religious marriages be registered in UP?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you can register it under Special Marriage Act.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is physical presence required for marriage registration in UP?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you, your partner, and witnesses must visit Sub-Registrar office for verification.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is court marriage and marriage registration the same in UP?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, court marriage is legal solemnization under Special Marriage Act, while marriage registration is documentation\/registration of already solemnized marriage.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How many witnesses are required for marriage registration in UP?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>You need at least two adult witnesses with valid ID proof.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can inter-religious marriages be registered in UP?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, you can register it under Special Marriage Act.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is physical presence required for marriage registration in UP?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, you, your partner, and witnesses must visit Sub-Registrar office for verification.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is court marriage and marriage registration the same in UP?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>No, court marriage is legal solemnization under Special Marriage Act, while marriage registration is documentation\/registration of already solemnized marriage.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/itzeazy-how-to-book.webp\" alt=\"turkey visa-itzeazy-book order\" class=\"wp-image-11092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can book order online. 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