Your marriage, registered with care, clarity, and complete confidentiality.

If both partners are Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, or Sikh, and the marriage has already been solemnised (through a religious or traditional ceremony), the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 usually applies and registration is quicker. If you come from different religions, one of you is not Indian, or you want a purely civil marriage without a religious ceremony, the Special Marriage Act, 1954 applies. We can tell you which route fits your situation in a short consultation.

For both partners: PAN card, Aadhaar card, and passport, along with 6 recent passport-size coloured photographs. If the marriage ceremony has already been conducted, you'll also need proof of the marriage — wedding photographs and the invitation card. Witnesses need to provide the same set of documents (PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, and photographs). Widows or widowers have one extra step: a certified divorce decree or death certificate. We provide an exact, personalised checklist once we know your circumstances.

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, it can often be completed within a few working days (3–7 days) once documents are verified. Under the Special Marriage Act, the law requires a 30-day public notice period before registration, so the process typically takes 30–60 days. A same-day ("Tatkal") certificate is possible in certain cases under the Hindu Marriage Act where the couple can produce full documentation and a valid reason for urgency.

The cost depends on the registration route you take (Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, or Tatkal), how urgent your timeline is, and any additional documentation or coordination your case needs — for instance, NRI paperwork or a delayed registration. We disclose exact fees only during a consultation, once we understand your specific situation. What you're really paying for when you engage a professional is correct documentation, appointment handling, and avoiding rejections or delays. We'll give you a clear, upfront quote before starting any work.

Yes — a Tatkal certificate issued through the proper government process is exactly as valid as one issued through the standard timeline. It simply means your documentation was complete enough for the office to process it faster. Be cautious of anyone promising "instant" certificates without verifying documents at all.

An Arya Samaj wedding is a valid religious ceremony under the Hindu Marriage Act, and the temple will usually issue you a marriage certificate. However, for the marriage to be recognised for official purposes — passports, visas, bank accounts, property, or as proof in court — it still needs to be registered with the government (SDM office), which is a separate step from the temple certificate.

Yes. We regularly handle these registrations. In addition to the standard documents, you'll typically need the foreign spouse's passport and visa, proof of single/marital status from their home country or embassy (sometimes apostilled or notarised), and, for a Special Marriage Act registration, proof of at least 30 days' residence in the district. We guide you through exactly what's needed and handle the registration process itself; embassy paperwork is arranged separately by you or the relevant embassy.

No — once both partners are legal adults (21+ for men, 18+ for women), the marriage is valid without parental consent, regardless of caste or religion. If you're concerned about family objections during the process — particularly the public notice period under the Special Marriage Act — we can talk you through the safest way to proceed and what legal protections are available.

Yes, the Special Marriage Act currently requires a 30-day notice to be published, during which objections can be filed. This has been a genuine concern for couples worried about family interference, and it's currently being challenged in court. Until the law changes, it remains a mandatory step.

Both the Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act require witnesses (typically two, sometimes three for the Special Marriage Act) who are adults and can produce valid ID and address proof. Witnesses don't need to be related to you — friends or colleagues are fine.

Yes, delayed registration is allowed, though some SDM offices may ask for an additional explanation or affidavit for the delay, and there can be a modest late fee. It doesn't affect the validity of your marriage — it simply formalises the record.

Yes. A certified duplicate copy can be obtained from the SDM office (or Arya Samaj Mandir, if that's where you originally registered) where your marriage was originally recorded, usually by way of an application and affidavit explaining the loss.

Yes, minor corrections (spelling errors, address updates) can be made through an application to the registering office, usually supported by an affidavit and the correct supporting documents. Name changes following a formal legal name change follow a slightly different process.

Yes — a government-issued marriage certificate is standard proof for passport applications (especially for a name or spouse update), spouse visas, joint bank accounts, and property or insurance nominations.

Indian law does not currently provide for registration of live-in relationships, and marriage registration under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act is not currently available to same-sex couples, though this is an evolving area of law. If this applies to you, we're happy to discuss what legal protections are currently available.

21 for men and 18 for women, under both the Hindu Marriage Act and the Special Marriage Act. Registration will not be processed if either partner is below this age.