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Marriage Registration Chennai

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Do you want to apply for Marriage certificate in Chennai ? If yes, you should apply for marriage registration in the Sub divisional magistrate office of your area. Marriage registration in Chennai is done under the Tamil Nadu Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2008 (6 of 2008) irrespective of caste, creed, and religion.

Before applying for marriage certificate in Chennai, its important to know the application process for marriage certificate. Couple needs to meet eligibility criteria and fulfill requirements to register marriage in Chennai. 

If you are looking for assistance to register marriage in Chennai, Itzeazy would be happy to help you. Itzeazy is India's no. 1 service provider for marriage registration.

Why do you need Marriage certificate

Marriage Certificate is required for the purposes like applying for Visa, applying for passport, changing your maiden name etc. Marriage registration is required to prove that you are legally married to some one. In 2006, Supreme Court has made registration of marriage compulsory to protect interest of women.
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Process for Marriage Certificate in Chennai

Marriage registration in Chennai is done at Sub divisional magistrate office of Chennai based on the area of jurisdiction of either place of marriage or place of residence.

Step by step process for marriage registration in Chennai

  • Visit of bride, groom and witnesses to the SDM office of the area
  • Submission of the required documents
  • Pay the Govt. fees for marriage certificate
  • Issue of marriage certificate

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Over View

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Marriage registration - Overview


A marriage registration is required to get a marriage certificate in Chennai, which is an essential legal record that certifies your marriage, allowing you to avail services like changing your name, obtaining a passport, visa etc. 
on the area of jurisdiction of either place of residence or place of marriage.

Marriage registration - Eligibility

  • Either Husband or bride place of residence should be Chennai or place of marriage should be within Chennai
  • There should not be subsisting valid marriage of either of the parties with any other person.
  • The bridegroom should be of twenty one years and bride should be of eighteen years of age.
  • The parties should not be of unsoundness of mind of such a nature as to be unable to give valid consent for the marriage, or suffering from mental disorder of such a kind or to such an extent as to be unfit for marriage and procreation of children, or has been subject to recurrent attacks of insanity.
  • The parties should not fall within the degree of prohibited relationship.

Process

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Marriage registration - Process


  • Make payment & book order online
  • Share documents required for marriage registration 
  • Scheduling of appointment for marriage registration
  • Visit of husband, wife & 2 witness to SDM office for verification purpose
  • Issue of marriage certificate

Document Required

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Marriage registration - Documents Required

  • Marriage registration application form duly signed by both husband and wife.
  • Documentary evidence of date of birth of parties (Matriculation Certificate /Passport/Birth Certificate)
  • Address Proof of husband or wife (Adhar card/ Voterid/ Electricity Bill/Passport/ Ration card )
  • Affidavit by both the parties stating place and date of marriage, date of birth, marital status at the time of marriage and nationality.
  • four passport size photographs of both the parties and two marriage photograph.
  • Marriage invitation card
  • Three witness having ID proof ( 2 passport size photograph each)
  • In case of Divorcees, Divorce Decree Certificate must be produced
  • In case of widow and widower, Municipal Death Certificate of concerned person must be produced 

Forms

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There is no as such Marriage registration forms. It depends on local SDM office.

FAQ's

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Marriage registration - FAQ

1. What is the legal age for getting married under Hindu marriage act?

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As per Hindu Marriage Act 1955, the minimum age of groom should be 21 years and the minimum age of bride should be 18 years at the time of marriage.

2. Is it mandatory to have address proof to register marriage?

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Yes. Either husband or wife should have address proof of Chennai.

3. My husband is living abroad . Can I register marriage?

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No. For marriage registration purpose physical presence of both husband and wife is mandatory .

4. Who can be witness ?

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Only parents of bride and groom can be witness. If they are not available for some reason only own brother, sister can be witness. 

5. Is physical presence of witness is mandatory at the time of marriage registration ?

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Yes, physical presence of witness is mandatory for the marriage registration process in Chennai. 

6. To whom Hindu Marriage Act 1955 applies?

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It applies to Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist, Brahma, Parthana and Arya samaj. It applies to those who follow Hindu religious customs.It does not apply to Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jew Communities. 

7. Can I get Marriage Certificate after 20 years?

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Yes, you can apply for marriage certificate even after 20 years of marriage. There is no such restriction on registering marriage. However there is fine for late registration of marriage.


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