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You need 3 witnesses. All witnesses must provide valid ID and address proof<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIs the marriage affidavit mandatory?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Yes, it is required in all cases.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhat documents are required for marriage registration in India?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The documents required depend on the type of marriage (Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act), but generally include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Proof of identity (Aadhaar, PAN, or Driving Licence)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Proof of address (Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Proof of date of birth (Passport, Birth Certificate, or 10th Marksheet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Passport-size photographs (2 each)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Marriage affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wedding photos (for HMA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Witness ID and address proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Divorce decree or death certificate (if previously married)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
What are the rules for marriage registration in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Marriage must be registered under either the Hindu Marriage Act (if both partners belong to eligible religions) or the Special Marriage Act (for interfaith or court marriages).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Under HMA, the marriage must be solemnized first, then registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under SMA, a 30-day notice is mandatory before solemnization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Minimum age: 21 years for the groom, 18 years for the bride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Valid documents and witness presence are compulsory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Registration must be done at the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office of the jurisdiction where either partner resides.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Is Aadhaar card enough for court marriage?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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No, Aadhaar card alone is not enough. While it can be used as proof of identity and address, you also need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Proof of date of birth (like passport or 10th marksheet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Passport-size photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Court marriage application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Affidavit declaring marital status and citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address proof for 30-day residency<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3 witnesses with ID and address proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Does marriage affidavit need to be notarized?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Yes, marriage affidavit needs to be notarized to be accepted for official use.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHow to make an affidavit for marriage?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n- Write the details you need in the affidavit. Include your names, addresses, dates and the facts you want to state about the marriage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Type or print the affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sign the affidavit. Take valid ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN or Passport for verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go to Notary Public with the affidavit, the stamp paper, and your ID proof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The notary will ask you to confirm that the information is true. After that, the notary signs and stamps the affidavit and records it in their register.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n