How to register a court marriage under the” speacial marriage act 1954” in Assam. /Procedure/requirements/Documents.

Marriage Registration In India Is Done Under Many Laws Depending On Religion, Such As Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim Marriage Act, Christian Marriage Act, Etc.
Today In This Article I Will Discuss How To Register Marriage Under “Special Marriage Act 1954” In India.
The Special Marriage Act, 1954, Is A Law In India That Allows People Of Different Religions Or Nationalities To Marry Each Other Without Having To Renounce Their Religion Or Convert. It Provides For A Special Form Of Marriage, Which Can Be Solemnized By A Marriage Officer.  It’s A Significant Legal Framework Promoting Secularism And Individual Freedoms In The Realm Of Marriage.

Requirements Of parties for A Valid Court Marriage.

• Both Parties Must Meet The Minimum Age Requirement For Marriage, Which Is 21 Years For Males And 18 Years For Females.
• Both Parties Cannot Be Married To Any Other Person At The Time Of Court Marriage Registration.  They Can Only Register For Remarriage If Their Previous Marriage Is Divorced Or The Previous Spouse Has Died.
• Both Parties Must Be Mentally Sound And Capable Of Understanding The Nature And Consequences Of Marriage.
• Bridegroom Or Bride Has Not Been In A Prohibited Relationship (Brother, Sisters, Uncle, Aunty Etc)
• Both Parties Should Give Their Free Consent To The Marriage Without Any Coercion, Undue Influence, Or Fraud.
• The Presence Of At Least Three Witnesses Is Required During The Solemnization Of The Marriage.

Required Documents .

• Addhar Card /Pan Card (For Photo Identity Proof)
• Voter ID ( Address Prof )
• Matriculation Admit Card/Birth Certificate (For Age Proof)
• Signature(Both Party)
• Application Form
• Declaration Form
• Notice Form.
• Affidavit.

What You Need To Do To Register A Marriage.

• First You Need To Buy A Marriage Registration Application Form From The Shop, The Application Form Will Be Accompanied By The Notice And Declaration Form.And Enter The Full And Correctly Identity Of The Bride And Groom In The Application Form.

• After Filling The Application Form Completely, You Will Go To The Sewasetu Website Of Assam And There You Will Go To The Registration Of Marriage Section And Fill The Application Online.

• When Applying Online, You Have To Upload The Required Documents Like Address Proof, Age Proof, Identity Proof, Digital Signature, Notice Form, Declaration Form, And Pay The Fees Prescribed By The Government For Marriage.  You Have To Pay This Fee Online. There Are Payment Options Available Through Upi, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card.

• After You Pay The Government Fee Through Onilne, Sewasetu Issues An Acknowledgment Notice On The Website And After Downloading The Acknowledgment Form You Have To Go To The Registration Office Designated For Marriage Registration And Get A Date For The Marriage.

Procedure Of Marriage Office.

Notice Of Intended Marriage: The Couple Intending To Marry Must Give A Notice In Writing To The Marriage Officer Of The District Where At Least One Of The Parties Has Resided For A Minimum Of 30 Days Prior To The Date Of The Notice. This Notice Should Be In The Prescribed Format And Should Include Details Such As Names, Addresses, Age, Marital Status, Etc., Of Both Parties.

Publication Of Notice: The Marriage Officer Will Then Publish The Notice At A Conspicuous Place In The Office And Also Make A Copy Of It Available For Public Inspection. This Notice Is Usually Displayed For A Period Of 30 Days. During This Time, Objections To The Marriage Can Be Raised.

Objection Process: If There Are No Objections Or If Any Raised Objections Are Dismissed By The Marriage Officer After Investigation, The Marriage Can Proceed.

Declaration And Solemnization: After The Expiration Of The Notice Period And Resolution Of Any Objections, If Applicable, The Parties Can Declare Before The Marriage Officer And Three Witnesses That They Are Solemnizing The Marriage. The Marriage Is Then Solemnized By The Marriage Officer In The Presence Of Those Witnesses.

Marriage Certificate: Upon Solemnization Of The Marriage, The Marriage Officer Issues A Marriage Certificate.