Important aspects of marriage registrations and certifications are discussed here.
Who can issue a ‘Certificate’? Only and only government or a semi government legal body authorized by law can issue a valid and legal marriage certificate. Certificate issued by a Pundit, Mandir, trust or a religious instruction are “not” valid in the eyes of law. For Hindu marriages, Arya Samaj as an institution has been given special powers to…
What is ‘Registration’ of Marriage? In India, the society, or the priest, actually gets a couple married but is not allowed to issue a certificate (or ‘declare’ you married). One needs to apply to a good agency who in thru would actually issue a certificate. The process of applying and obtaining a marriage certificate is “Registration” of marriage. This…
Who can register a ‘Marriage’? Our country, India, being is democratic and sovereign country has provided a clear cut structure in our constitution for every possible legal need. Marriage registration is very well covered here. In India certain matters like citizenship (Passports), Adhar Card, Income Tax, budget are governed by ‘Central Government’ in Delhi. Various other matters like law…
How to register marriage at Pune Pune is the large metropolitan City. The city is divided into 41different wards. Each ward has its own office and a marriage registrar. This office assumes responsibility of registering marriages of people residing in his ward only. For example- Kothrud ward office cannot register marriage for person residing at Kalyani Nagar. For registering…
Documents for registering marriage in Pune. Normal identity proof with a photo of the person (like Pan, Aadhar, Passport ) with an age proof (again passport, Aadhar, PAN or 10th class certificate) are acceptable as proof. The real Catch is “Residence certificate”. This is quite discretionary in nature. Marriage registrar may or may not accept the evidence given by…