Marriage registration and the Special Marriage Act

Marriage formalities in India involve notices, witnesses, identity documents and the right authority. MORAFIS prepares the paperwork and coordinates the process for NRI couples and for couples where one spouse is a foreign national.

Special Marriage Act, 1954 and NRI marriage services

  • Eligibility and statutory conditions under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
  • Notice of intended marriage and document preparation
  • Objections, declarations and witness requirements
  • Marriage solemnisation process and certificate documentation
  • Registration of marriages where applicable
  • Passport, identity and address documentation for an NRI or foreign-national spouse
  • Coordination with Marriage Officers and Registrars of Marriages
  • Assistance with marriage certificate correction, corrigendum and verification, subject to the authority's powers
  • Apostille, attestation and translation coordination for use in Europe and other countries

Punjab Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2012

  • Punjab-specific marriage registration consultancy
  • Eligibility and document checklist
  • Documentation for an NRI or foreign-national spouse
  • Application and appointment preparation
  • Coordination with Marriage Officers and Registrars of Marriages
  • Assistance with marriage certificate correction, corrigendum and verification, subject to the authority's powers
  • Certificate collection and follow-up
  • Apostille, attestation and translation coordination
Scope and limits. MORAFIS is not a Marriage Registrar or government authority. The statutory authority remains responsible for solemnisation, registration and certification. Read the full disclaimer.
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