Can my fiancée provide a self-declaration as a valid NOC?

I am from Andhra Pradesh, currently residing and working in Taiwan. My fiancée is a Taiwanese citizen, and we plan to register our court marriage in Delhi, India, under the Hindu Marriage Act. We are preparing the required documents for marriage registration in India but are unsure about obtaining the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for my fiancée. She is not employed by any institution. We contacted the Taiwan Household Registration Office and MOFA, but they have no experience issuing NOCs for marriage registration in other countries. Can my fiancée provide a self-declaration letter stating that she has no objections to the marriage, and would this be considered a valid NOC? Alternatively, does she need to prepare an affidavit, have it notarized, and get it verified by the Indian Embassy in Taiwan? Please guide us on what can be considered a valid NOC in this case.

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Advocate A M Iktear Uddin (anik) Answered: 03 Feb 2025

Under Indian law, when a foreign national marries an Indian citizen, a self-declaration letter or affidavit alone may not suffice as a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC). The recommended approach is to have an affidavit notarized in Taiwan and then get it authenticated by the Indian Embassy in Taiwan to ensure legal validity for marriage registration under the Hindu Marriage Act.

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 03 Feb 2025

Sir, Your fiancée can provide a notarized affidavit stating her intent to marry and that there are no objections to the marriage. This affidavit should be notarized in Taiwan and then verified by the Indian Embassy in Taiwan for authenticity. Once verified, it will serve as a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) for registering your marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act in India. Consult the local registrar for any additional requirements. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.

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