Where does SDM send notice for special marriage registration?

If an applicant is from Delhi and applies for special marriage in Delhi, and the groom is from another state, where does the SDM send the notice? Does the SDM send the notice to the SDM office in the other state or to the groom's house? What is the procedure? Please clarify.

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A M Iktear Uddin (Anik)
Advocate A M Iktear Uddin (anik) Answered: 12 Mar 2025

When an applicant applies for special marriage in Delhi and the groom is from another state, the SDM sends notice to the SDM office of the groom's area in that state. The notice is not sent directly to the groom's house but to the concerned SDM office for verification. That SDM office then displays the notice on their notice board for 30 days to check for objections. After 30 days, if no objection is found, the marriage is registered.

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 10 Mar 2025

If the applicant is from Delhi and the groom is from another state, the SDM in Delhi will send the notice to the groom's permanent address, not to the SDM office in his state. The notice is sent to both parties' addresses, and if no objections are raised within 30 days, the marriage can be solemnized. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you with the best course of action. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
 

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