The Supreme Court of India, in 2006, made it mandatory to register all marriages. In India, a marriage can either be registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Documents Required for Registered Marriage

• 1. Age of the groom must be 21 years or above and bride must be 18 years or above.
• 2. Both bride and groom must be living together after solemnizing wedding.
• 3. Submission of physical, mental health medical certificate is mandatory. Both the applicants must be in fine condition.
• 4. Applicant’s relationship must not fall into the category of prohibited list of relations according to marriage law.