What documents are required to register a marriage?

What documents are legally required as proof for registering a marriage in India?

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Ayantika Mondal
Advocate Ayantika Mondal Answered: 12 Aug 2025

Dear Client, The following are the documents that are required as proof for registering a marriage in India: - Duly filled and signed by both parties - Proof of age – birth certificate/matriculation certificate/Aadhar card - Proof of identity – Aadhar card/voter ID/PAN card - Proof of residence – Aadhaar Card/ Rent agreement/utility bills/voter ID - Passport size photos – 4 copies of each - Witnesses and their IDs - Divorce certificate, if applicable I hope this answer helps. In case of future queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 11 Aug 2025

To register a marriage in India, you must submit valid proof such as age proof, identity proof, address proof, passport-size photographs, affidavit and at least 3 witnesses. These documents should be filed with the marriage registrar to complete the legal registration process. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.

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