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There are two laws applicable for marriage registration in the Constitution of India. Both the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Special Marriage Act 1954 can be used to register a marriage. Let us get information about how to make marriage certificate in Gujarat today in this article. Currently any married person can now apply for marriage certificate online.
In how many days should marriage registration be done?
If you are newly married then you will have to apply for marriage certificate within 30 days. However, marriages can be registered for up to five years by paying an additional fee.
Where and how to apply for marriage certificate
For marriage registration you have to apply to the marriage registrar. After getting the appointment, you will have to go to the Registrar on the scheduled date with the necessary documents. You can also register online on the state government website.
Documents required to submit marriage certificate
To register a marriage, you need to provide proof including application form, proof of address, proof of birth (LC), two passport size photographs, joint marriage photograph, marriage invitation card with two witnesses.
Why is marriage certificate necessary?
1. You will be asked about marriage while working anywhere in government or private and this will have to be mentioned while filling the form. Marriage certificate is required as proof of marriage.
2. There are many schemes of Central or State Government applicable for husband and wife, for which marriage certificate is required. After the death of the husband, the wife gets the benefits of the government scheme only on the basis of this marriage certificate.
3. Marriage certificate is considered the sole basis for FIR related to domestic violence against spouse. Marriage certificate is also required for divorce application.
4. Marriage certificate is required to get permanent citizenship from India to any other country.
5. Marriage certificate is required to open a joint bank account.