ID Proof
Aadhar Card / Passport / Voter ID
Inter-Religion Marriage Process
Legal marriage assistance under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
Overview
An Inter-Religion Marriage allows two individuals belonging to different religions to marry legally without conversion. This process is governed by the Special Marriage Act, 1954, ensuring a civil marriage registered by the government Marriage Registrar.
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/widowed).
- Both individuals must belong to different religions or choose civil marriage without conversion.
- Free consent of both parties is mandatory.
- They must not fall under prohibited degrees of relationship.
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 valid ID & address proof
The Process (Step-by-Step)
1
Notice Submission
The couple submits a Notice of Intended Marriage to the Marriage Registrar.
2
30-Day Public Notice
The notice is displayed for 30 days to invite objections, if any.
3
Objection Handling
If objections arise, the Marriage Officer investigates and resolves them legally.
4
Marriage Declaration
Both parties and 3 witnesses sign the declaration before the Registrar.
5
Marriage Certificate Issued
The official government marriage certificate is issued the same day.