Marriage Certificate Apply Online 2026: State-wise Process & Documents

विवाह प्रमाण पत्र 2026: ऑनलाइन आवेदन की पूरी गाइड

Quick facts: Legal proof of marriage — mandatory for spouse visa, bank joint accounts, insurance nominee, inheritance disputes · register under Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) OR Special Marriage Act (SMA) · fee ₹100-1,000 by state · 30 days to several months depending on route.

A Marriage Certificate (विवाह प्रमाण पत्र / Vivah Praman Patra) is the legal document proving your marriage. Since the Supreme Court’s 2006 directive, registration is compulsory for all marriages in India, regardless of religion. In 2026, it’s required for:

• Spouse visa applications (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.)
• Bank joint accounts
• Insurance policies with spouse as nominee
• Passport applications showing spouse name
• Property / inheritance disputes
• Pension / gratuity nomination
• Name change on documents (for women)

Two Laws — Which Applies to You

1. Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) 1955

• Applies to: Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs
• Requires: ceremony already performed (any traditional/religious ceremony)
• Faster process (usually 30-45 days)
• Marriage must meet HMA conditions (both Hindu, min age, not within prohibited relationships)

2. Special Marriage Act (SMA) 1954

• Applies to: inter-faith marriages, NRI marriages, civil marriages
• Both parties can be of any religion (or atheist)
• Requires: 30-day notice period published at registrar’s office
• Court-marriage style solemnization

3. Other Personal Laws

• Christian Marriage Act — for Christians
• Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act — for Parsis
• Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) — Muslim marriages, registration varies by state

पात्रता — Who Can Register

Basic conditions (both Acts)

• Groom age 21+, Bride age 18+
• Both unmarried OR widowed OR divorced (not already married to someone else)
• Not within prohibited relationships (blood relations defined in respective Acts)
• Mentally capable of consent
• For SMA: residence in state for at least 30 days before application

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ — Documents Required

Common to both (HMA + SMA)

• Aadhaar card of both bride and groom
• Age proof — birth certificate OR Class 10 certificate OR PAN OR passport OR Aadhaar
• Address proof of both
• Passport-size photographs (both, individual + couple)
• Marriage invitation card / wedding photo (proof ceremony occurred — for HMA)
• Affidavit of marital status (declaring unmarried, widowed, divorced)
• Divorce decree (if previously divorced)
• Death certificate of previous spouse (if widowed)
• Fee receipt

Additional for HMA

• Priest certificate (if religious ceremony performed)
• 2-3 witnesses with their Aadhaar

Additional for SMA

• 30-day notice period completed
• 3 witnesses
• Bank account details of both (for records)

Special cases

• Inter-faith marriages: both parties’ religion/ID documents
• NRI marriages: passport + visa status documents
• Court marriages: judge’s presence required

आवेदन प्रक्रिया — Application Process

State-level online portals

Each state has its own system. Most common:

State	Portal
Delhi	edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
Maharashtra	aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
UP	edistrict.up.gov.in
Karnataka	sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in
Tamil Nadu	tnesevai.tn.gov.in
Rajasthan	emitra.rajasthan.gov.in
Gujarat	digitalgujarat.gov.in
Kerala	edistrict.kerala.gov.in
Telangana	ts.meeseva.telangana.gov.in

General flow

1. Register on your state’s eDistrict portal (Aadhaar-based)
2. Select marriage certificate service → choose HMA / SMA / other
3. Fill application: – Both parties’ details + photos – Parents’ names – Marriage date + venue – Witnesses’ details
4. Upload documents
5. Pay fee (₹100-1,000 by state)
6. Submit → receive reference number

Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) route

1. After online submission, both parties appear before Marriage Registrar on appointment date
2. 3 witnesses must accompany
3. Registrar verifies documents
4. Certificate issued in 30-45 days

Special Marriage Act (SMA) route

1. 30-day notice displayed at registrar’s office (anyone can object during this time)
2. No objections → solemnization date fixed
3. Formal solemnization at registrar’s office (both parties, 3 witnesses, registrar)
4. Certificate issued same day or next day

Court Marriage — Fast Track

Court marriage (under SMA) is conducted at a Sub-Registrar / Marriage Registrar office:

1. Submit notice of intent at Sub-Registrar’s office
2. Wait 30 days (mandatory notice period)
3. No objections → set solemnization date
4. Appear on chosen date with both parties + 3 witnesses
5. Exchange consent in Registrar’s presence
6. Certificate issued same day

Total cost ~₹1,000-2,000 including all fees.

Fee Structure

• Application fee: ₹100-500 by state
• Registration fee: ₹100-1,000 by state
• Court marriage: ₹500-2,000 total
• Additional copy: ₹100-200 each
• Online portal fee: ₹20-50

Processing Time

• HMA (post-ceremony): 30-45 days after application
• SMA (court marriage): 30+ days (due to notice period), then instant
• Christian / Parsi: 15-30 days
• Post-certificate delivery: electronic in 7-15 days; physical 15-30 days

स्थिति कैसे चेक करें — Status Check

Login to your state’s eDistrict portal → “Application Status” → enter reference number + OTP.

हेल्पलाइन — Helpline

Service	Number
State-specific helpline	see state portal
Ministry of Home Affairs (marriage-related)	011-23092849
State eDistrict helpdesk	varies

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• Aadhaar Card Update — Spouse Name Addition
• Birth Certificate Apply Online
• PAN Card Name Change Process
• Passport Apply Online India

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Last verified: 20 April 2026. Official source: State-specific eDistrict portals.

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