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Marriage Registration in Bhubaneswar - Apply

for Marriage Certificate
A marriage which has already been solemnized can be registered either under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or
under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable in cases where both husband and
wife are Hindus, Buddhists, Joins or Sikhs or where they have converted into any of these religions. Where either
of the husband or wife or both are not Hindus, Buddhists, Joins or Sikhs the marriage is registered under the
Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Marriage Certificate Forms

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Necessary Documents to be attached

Form of Application - A & B for Registration of Marriage Under Hindu Act ,1955.
Affidavit of Notary/Executive Magistrate that the couple is married under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and
staying together. Attach the affidavit-Joint(Bride + Groom) with the form.
Attach the Affidavit of Bride Father/Mother with the form.
Attach the Affidavit of Groom Father/Mother with the form.
Attach the Affidavit-Sure name Change (if Required)
Joint photograph of marriage of both Bride and Groom is to be attached with the form.
Invitation Card of marriage of both Bride and Groom is to be attached with the form.
Proof of Date of Birth-Both sides (Bride and Groom).
Treasury Challan of respective amount as specified is to attach with the application form.
Residential proof of Bride/Groom of the local area is to be attached with the form.

Verification Procedures of documents

For Age Proof Verification of Certificate

Affidavit is to be verified. 3. Name and present address of applicant/parties is to be verified.
Name and present address of father/guardian is to be verified.
Date and place of marriage.
Name and address of witness of marriage is to be verified.

Fees

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Within 1month of marriage, treasury challan of Rs. 16/-

Rs 1000/deposit at B.M.C towards maintenance of heritage buildings on Bhuaneswar city.

Marriage Registration Verification Day and Timings (Only On Working Days.)

Wednesday - 3P.M. to 5 P.M

SaturDay - 12P.M. to 2 P.M.

Office Address

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation,

Deputy Commissioner Office
Vivekananda Marg,
Gautam Nagar,
Bhubaneswar-14, Orissa

FAQs

What is marriage certificate?

A marriage certificate is a proof of registration of marriage.

Why it is needed?

The need for a marriage certificate arises in case you need to prove that you are legally married to someone. The
purposes of marriage certificate are meaningful at the time of obtaining a passport, changing your maiden name.

Legal Framework

In India a marriage can be registered under either of the two marriage act.

The Hindu Marriage Act 1955

The Special Marriage Act 1954
The parties to a Hindu Marriage should be unmarried or divorced, or if previously married, the spouse by
that marriage should not be alive. In addition, the parties should be physically and mentally healthy and
must not be related in a way prohibited by the Law. The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable only to the
Hindus, where as the special marriage act applicable to all citizens of India. The Hindu Marriage Act
provides for registration of an already solemnized marriage. It does not provide for solemnization of
marriage by the registrar. The Special Marriage Act provides for solemnization of a marriage as well as
registration by a marriage officer.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for marriage the minimum age limit is 21 for males and 18 for females.

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Concerned Authority

To be eligible for marriage the minimum age limit is 21 for males and 18 for females.

In urban areas Deputy Commissionerfor Corporations --Executive Officerfor Municipalities/NACs

In rural areas BDO

Procedure

The parties to the marriage have to apply to the concerned authority in whose jurisdiction the marriage is
solemnized or either party to the marriage has been residing.
The Form No. 'B' is to be taken from the concerned office either before marriage or after marriage.
Visit the treasury for buying the specified chalan for the purpose.

Necessary Documents to be attached

Treasury Chalan of respective amount as specified is to attached with the application form.
Joint photograph of marriage of both bride and groom is to attached with the form.
Invitation Card of marriage of both bride and groom is to be attached with the form.
Affidavit of Notary/Executive Magistrate that the couple is married under Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and
staying together. Attach the affidavit with the form.
Residential proof of Bride/Groom of the local area is to be attached with the form.

Most Important

Both the guardians have to be present at the time of registration of petition.

Time schedule for issuance of certificate

Generally within three days of registration

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