ID Proof
Aadhar Card / Passport / Voter ID
Inter-Caste Marriage Process
Legal marriage assistance under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
Overview
An Inter-Caste Marriage is legally performed under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, allowing two individuals from different castes or religions to marry without changing their beliefs. This is a completely legal and government-recognized process conducted through the Marriage Registrar Office.
Eligibility Criteria
- The groom must be at least 21 years of age.
- The bride must be at least 18 years of age.
- Both parties must be unmarried (or legally divorced).
- Both parties should give free consent to the marriage.
- They must not fall within prohibited relationships.
Documents Required
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Age Proof Birth Certificate / 10th Marksheet
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Address Proof Electricity Bill / Rent Agreement
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Photographs Passport-size photos of both parties
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Witnesses 3 witnesses with ID & address proof
The Process (Step-by-Step)
1
Notice of Intended Marriage
Both parties submit a notice to the Marriage Registrar in their district.
2
30-Day Waiting Period
The notice is displayed publicly for 30 days to allow for objections, if any.
3
Verification & Approval
If no valid objections are received, the marriage is approved by the Registrar.
4
Marriage Registration
The couple signs the marriage register in the presence of 3 witnesses.
5
Marriage Certificate Issued
The government-issued marriage certificate is provided on the same day.