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Marriage Certificate
Official proof that a marriage is registered with the government. Couples need it for passports, visas, joint bank accounts, name change, insurance and property matters.
The short answer
Official proof that a marriage is registered with the government. Couples need it for passports, visas, joint bank accounts, name change, insurance and property matters.
Source: revenue.delhi.gov.in, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hindu Marriage Act registration, Delhi | ₹100 |
| Special Marriage Act solemnisation, Delhi | ₹150 |
| Special Marriage Act application, Maharashtra | ₹100 |
| Special Marriage Act notice, Telangana | ₹120 |
| Hindu Marriage Act application, Karnataka | ₹5 |
Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.
How to apply
- Choose the law: Hindu Marriage Act (marriage already held) or Special Marriage Act (any religion, court marriage)
- Apply online on your state portal and book a slot
- For Special Marriage Act, give 30 days notice to the Marriage Officer; objections can be raised in this time
- Pay the fee online or at the office
- Visit the office with both spouses, witnesses and original documents
- Sign the register and collect or download the certificate
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹100 (HMA)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | About 15 days (HMA), about 60 days (SMA) | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.inSMA solemnisation ₹150. Apply to the SDM where either spouse lives; SMA needs 30 days residence in Delhi |
| Maharashtra | SMA: ₹100 application, ₹150 solemnisation, ₹25 certificateChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | About 15 days | igrmaharashtra.gov.inSMA solemnisation outside office ₹1,000. Other marriages go to the municipal Marriage Registrar under the 1998 Act within 90 days; Mumbai BMC fee about ₹100 to ₹200, fine up to ₹200 if over 1 year late (unofficial) |
| West Bengal | ₹100 application + ₹260 registration (HMA)Not officially verified Source | Varies | rgmwb.gov.inCertified copy ₹60; outside office hours +₹100, outside office +₹400; 50% off for BPL (2002 WB Hindu Marriage Registration Rules amendment, unofficial copy). Correction ₹100 single field, ₹200 multiple (official, rgmwb.gov.in). SMA fees not published online |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹100 (within 90 days)Not officially verified Source | Varies | tnreginet.gov.inTN Registration of Marriages Act 2009 at the Sub Registrar. ₹150 if filed within a further 60 days after 90 days (unofficial); after 150 days ₹1,150 (official, G.O. Ms. No. 81 of 7 Feb 2020) |
| Karnataka | HMA: no registration fee, ₹5 application, ₹10 per certificateChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Varies | igr.karnataka.gov.in (Kaveri)SMA: ₹3 notice, ₹10 solemnisation, ₹2 per certificate. Hindu marriages can be applied for online through Kaveri |
| Telangana | ₹200 (HMA registration)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Same day (HMA), 30 to 90 days (SMA) | registration.telangana.gov.inHMA extract ₹5, registration outside office ₹10; no HMA fee for inter caste marriages. SMA: ₹120 notice, ₹240 solemnisation, ₹90 extra at another place, ₹25 certified copy. HMA needs 3 witnesses |
| Gujarat | ₹5 (within 30 days)Not officially verified Source | Varies | Local Registrar of Marriages₹15 from 30 days to 3 months, ₹25 after 3 months (unofficial). 2006 Act: register within 30 days, fine up to ₹1,000 (official). Ahmedabad: AMC Marriage Registrar. UCC passed March 2026 (60 day limit, penalty up to ₹10,000) will replace this once in force |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹10 within 30 days of marriage; ₹20 after 30 daysNot officially verified Source | About 1 month | igrsup.gov.inUP Marriage Registration Rules 2017; register with Sub Registrar after online application |
| Bihar | Base fee not published online; late fine ₹100 up to 90 days, then ₹50 per month (max ₹1,000)Not officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nibandhan.bihar.gov.in. | nibandhan.bihar.gov.inBihar Marriage Registration Rules 2006; register within 30 days of marriage |
| Rajasthan | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on pehchan.rajasthan.gov.in. | pehchan.rajasthan.gov.inRajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act 2009: file within 30 days; late filing allowed with prescribed penalty |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹30; certified copy ₹20Not officially verified Source | Within 2 months of application | mpenagarpalika.gov.inMP Compulsory Registration of Marriages Rules 2008; apply within 30 days of marriage, later only with reason |
| Haryana | Free (no registration fee since 2024 amendment)Not officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on shaadi.haryana.gov.in. | shaadi.haryana.gov.inHaryana Compulsory Registration of Marriages Rules amended Aug 2024; late cases need an undertaking, not affidavit |
| Chhattisgarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.cgstate.gov.in. | edistrict.cgstate.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Uttarakhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.uk.gov.in. | edistrict.uk.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Goa | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on goaonline.gov.in. | goaonline.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Chandigarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on chdservices.gov.in. | chdservices.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Himachal Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.hp.gov.in. | edistrict.hp.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Jammu and Kashmir | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on jansugam.jk.gov.in. | jansugam.jk.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Kerala | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.kerala.gov.in. | edistrict.kerala.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Andhra Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.in. | gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Punjab | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on eservices.punjab.gov.in. | eservices.punjab.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Odisha | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.odisha.gov.in. | edistrict.odisha.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Assam | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sewasetu.assam.gov.in. | sewasetu.assam.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
| Jharkhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on jharsewa.jharkhand.gov.in. | jharsewa.jharkhand.gov.inNo state marriage registration fee is listed on the official pages we checked |
Applying online is usually free. Service centres may charge a small service fee; ask before paying.
Good to know
- Make sure names and dates of birth match your Aadhaar and passport exactly
- Muslim, Christian, Sikh and other marriages can also be registered, under state marriage registration laws or the Special Marriage Act
- Register soon after the wedding; some states charge extra or fine late filing
- Beware of sites charging high fees for court marriage; government fees are small
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
Special Marriage Act: the marriage can be solemnised only after 30 days from the date the notice is published, if no one objects
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
If you do not have it or miss the deadline
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, where your state has made registration compulsory, breaking the registration rule can lead to a fine of up to ₹25. Not registering never makes a Hindu marriage invalid, but you will find it hard to prove the marriage for a passport, visa or insurance. Signing a false declaration under the Special Marriage Act is a criminal offence of false evidence.
Law: Hindu Marriage Act 1955, section 8; Special Marriage Act 1954, section 45
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| The groom is under 21 or the bride is under 18 | Wait until both have reached the legal age, then apply again. |
| One of the two already has a living husband or wife | The marriage cannot be registered unless the earlier marriage has legally ended; bring the divorce decree or death certificate. |
| Someone objected within 30 days of the notice (Special Marriage Act) | The Marriage Officer must decide within 30 days; if the objection is upheld you can appeal to the district court within 30 days. |
| Neither of you has lived in the district for 30 days before giving notice (Special Marriage Act) | Complete 30 days of stay in one district and give notice there. |
| Three witnesses are missing at the time of registration (Special Marriage Act) | Bring three witnesses with their ID proof on the day of signing. |
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Common questions
What is the difference between Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act registration?
HMA registers a Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist marriage already performed. SMA works for any religion, including inter faith couples, and needs a 30 day public notice before the marriage is solemnised.
Is marriage registration compulsory in India?
The Supreme Court directed states to make registration of all marriages compulsory, and many states have laws for this. Registration is strongly advised for passports, visas and legal rights.
How many witnesses are needed?
Special Marriage Act needs 3 witnesses. For Hindu Marriage Act it depends on the state; for example Telangana asks for 3 and Delhi asks for 1 Gazetted Officer who attended the marriage.
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Marriage certificate (vivah praman patra) kaise banaye?
State registration portal (varies by state) par apply karein. Steps: Choose the law: Hindu Marriage Act (marriage already held) or Special Marriage Act (any religion, court marriage); Apply online on your state portal and book a slot; For Special Marriage Act, give 30 days notice to the Marriage Officer; objections can be raised in this time; Pay the fee online or at the office.
Vivah praman patra (marriage certificate) banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
Vivah praman patra (marriage certificate) ki fees har state mein alag hai. Upar 'Your state' mein apna state chunein. Kuch states: Delhi: ₹100 (HMA); Uttar Pradesh: ₹10 within 30 days of marriage; ₹20 after 30 days; Bihar: Base fee not published online; late fine ₹100 up to 90 days, then ₹50 per month (max ₹1,000); Madhya Pradesh: ₹30; certified copy ₹20; Haryana: Free (no registration fee since 2024 amendment).
Vivah praman patra (marriage certificate) ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Age proof of both, e.g. birth certificate, Class 10 certificate or passport; Address proof, e.g. Aadhaar, voter ID or passport; Passport size photos of both and a wedding photo; Wedding invitation card, if available; Affidavits on marital status and age; ID proof of witnesses (1 to 3, depending on state and Act); Divorce decree or death certificate of former spouse, if applicable.
Vivah praman patra (marriage certificate) kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: Hindu Marriage Act: same day to about 15 days. Special Marriage Act: at least 30 days after notice.
Vivah praman patra (marriage certificate) ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Track your application on your state portal. The state portal is listed in the state table on this page. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Special Marriage Act: the marriage can be solemnised only after 30 days from the date the notice is published, if no one objects.
Vivah praman patra (marriage certificate) ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Vivah praman patra (marriage certificate) ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Kanoon (Hindu Marriage Act 1955, section 8; Special Marriage Act 1954, section 45) ke tahat jurmana ya saza ho sakti hai. Rakam aur details upar 'After you apply' mein English mein di gayi hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official source se pakka kar lein.