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Documents Required for Court Marriage

Know exactly which documents are required for a smooth and legally valid court marriage. Keep your documents ready and complete the registration process without unnecessary delays.

Required Documents

Complete Document Checklist

Court marriage registration requires specific documents from the bride, groom and witnesses. Use this checklist to prepare everything in advance.

Bride Documents

Groom Documents

Identity Proof

Address Proof

Witness Documents

01

Bride Documents

The bride needs to provide valid personal, identity and address documents for verification during the court marriage registration process.

Passport Size Photographs

Recent passport-size photographs of the bride as required for the marriage registration application.

Age Proof

Birth Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, Passport or another valid document showing date of birth.

Identity Proof

Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence or another government-issued identity document.

Address Proof

A valid document confirming the bride's current residential address.

Marital Status / Divorce Documents

Where applicable, provide divorce decree or other relevant legal documents.

Original documents and photocopies may be required for verification. Requirements can vary depending on the applicable local authority.
02

Groom Documents

The groom must submit valid identity, age and address documents along with photographs and other applicable supporting documents.

Passport Size Photographs

Recent passport-size photographs of the groom for the registration application and records.

Age Proof

Birth Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, Passport or another accepted document establishing date of birth.

Identity Proof

Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence or other valid government-issued identity proof.

Address Proof

A valid residential address document as required by the marriage registration authority.

Marital Status / Divorce Documents

If applicable, provide a divorce decree or other relevant documentation establishing current marital status.

Please ensure that the name and date of birth details are consistent across all submitted documents.
03

Identity Proof

Identity documents are used to verify the identity of both parties before registration.

Aadhaar Card

A valid Aadhaar Card may be submitted as government-issued identity proof.

Passport

Valid passport can be used as identity and, where applicable, address proof.

Voter ID

Government-issued Voter ID may be accepted for identity verification.

Driving Licence

A valid driving licence may be accepted as identity proof where applicable.

04

Address Proof

Address proof establishes the residential details of the parties and may be required by the concerned marriage registration authority.

Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar showing the relevant residential address may be used where accepted.

Passport

A valid passport can serve as supporting address documentation.

Voter ID

Voter ID containing the residential address may be submitted where accepted.

Utility / Other Accepted Address Documents

Certain official documents may be accepted depending on the local authority's requirements.

05

Witness Documents

Witnesses are required during the marriage registration process and must carry valid identification documents.

Witness Identity Proof

Each witness should carry a valid government-issued identity document.

Witness Address Proof

Address proof may be required for the witness depending on the registration office.

Witness Photographs

Recent passport-size photographs may be required for the registration records.

Personal Presence

Witnesses may need to be physically present before the concerned marriage registration authority.

Before You Visit

Quick Document Checklist

Keep these basic documents organised before beginning the court marriage registration process.

Valid identity proof of both bride and groom
Valid age / date-of-birth proof
Valid address proof
Recent passport-size photographs
Required witness documents
Applicable declarations and forms

Important Information

Document requirements can vary depending on the applicable law, state and marriage registration authority. The list above is intended as a general checklist and should be verified with the concerned authority before submission.

Make sure all documents are valid, legible and contain matching personal information. Keep both originals and photocopies where required.

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