Marriage certificate Mumbai online

Last updated: April 1, 2025

Registration of Marriage in Mumbai shall be carried under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 irrespective of caste , creed and religion . If you are getting married in accordance to the Hindu Marriage Act you can perform the rituals and then apply for registration of the marriage. The Hindu Marriage Act provides for registration of an already solemnized marriage.

There is no need to get the wedding solemnized in the presence of a Registrar The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable in cases where both husband and wife are Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs or where they have converted into any of these religions. The act sets minimum age of marriage for men as 21 years and for women as 18 years.

Steps for Marriage registration in Mumbai :

Apply online for marriage registration at registrar office in Mumbai
Upload documents
Payment of fees
Application scrutiny
Bride and Groom need to be present at registrar office with witness
After verification, marriage certificate is issued

Why do you need Marriage certificate?

The need for Marriage Certificate arises in case you need to prove that you are legally married to someone, for purposes like obtaining a 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.

Online Marriage Registration Mumbai

Marriage certificate in Mumbai is issued by the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) office in the concerned area to the couples whose marriage has already been solemnised.

Marriage registration in Mumbai is registered under the Maharashtra Regulation of Marriage Bureaus and Registration of Marriages Act, 1998. Court marriage procedure or registry marriage in Mumbai is different from the normal marriage registration that happens inside a Marriage Registrar’s office.

Itzeazy provides Consultancy for Marriage registration in Mumbai to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs under Hindu Marriage Act in Mumbai , provides end to end assistance in all documentation support to the clients.

Itzeazy’s goal has been to provide end-to-end assistance regarding government documents including marriage certificate Mumbai. Our experienced team will handle everything and dispatch your marriage certificate to your doorstep.

Over View

Marriage registration - Overview

A marriage registration is required to get a marriage certificate, which is an essential legal record that certifies your marriage, allowing you to avail yourself of services like changing your name, obtaining a passport, etc. All the respective state governments of India are authorised to carry out marriage registration through local state authorities like SDM offices.

In India, however, marriage registration can be done either under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955/ the Special Marriage Act, 1954/the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936. The Hindu Marriage Act applies only to individuals who follow Hinduism, Buddhism, Brahma, Parthana and Arya Samaj. It also applies to individuals who follow Hindu religious customs. The Special Marriage Act is relevant to all citizens of India, regardless of religion, caste, or language. The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act go for Parsis and Zoroastrians. You need to give a 30-day notice to the sub-registrar if you want to marry under the Parsi Marriage Act.

You have to apply at the registrar's office and follow processes like payment of fees and verification are done at the same office. Finally, you will get a copy of the marriage certificate from the office, which may take approximately 7-10 days from the date of application. In Mumbai, Itzeazy helps in getting Marriage registration done after a marriage is already solemnized .

Eligibility to apply for a marriage certificate in Mumbai

The following conditions must be met for getting a marriage certificate in Mumbai.

The bridegroom must have completed 21 years of age.
The bride must have completed 18 years of age.
It is necessary that either of the bride, bridegroom or the marriage place should be in the region of BMC
Besides this, bride and bridegroom should not be under the prohibited degrees of relationship.

Process

Marriage registration - Process

Order online
Make 50% payment online
Upload documents for pre-check
Schedule document pick-up & signing of application
Application submitted
Scheduling of appointment for marriage registration
Make 50% balance payment
Visit of husband, wife & 2 witness to SDM office for verification purpose
Marriage certificate issued & delivered
Order closed

Document Required

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/ MSEB 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 ( 1 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

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

FAQ's

Marriage registration - FAQ

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

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?

Yes. Either husband or wife should have address proof.

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

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

4. Who can be witness ?

Friend or family member anyone can be witness who has ID proof .

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

Yes, witness need to be present at the time of marriage registration in Mumbai.

6. To whom Hindu Marriage Act 1955 applies?

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

7. Can I get my marriage certificate in Mumbai though I was married in other state?

Yes, you can register in Mumbai and get marriage certificate in Mumbai provided bride or groom must have address proof of Mumbai.

8. Can I get tatkal marriage certificate in Mumbai?

You can get tatkal marriage certificate in Mumbai in 24 hours with additional fees payment..

9. How many days it will take to get marriage certificate in Mumbai?

It will take 7-10 days to get marriage certificate in Mumbai through BMC.

10. Can I get Marriage Certificate after 20 years?

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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