Can OCI card holder daughter marry Indian under Hindu Marriage Act?
My daughter is a U.S. citizen by birth (OCI card holder), Hindu by religion, and currently residing in the U.S. Can she marry an Indian national under the Hindu Marriage Act? If yes, what documents are required to register the marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act?
- If both parties are Hindus, nationality is not a bar. An OCI or foreign Hindu can marry under HMA with an Indian Hindu. - HMA applies to Hindus domiciled in India but also to Hindus outside India if domiciled in India at the time of marriage. - Proof of identity and nationality; visa for lawful stay in India, Proof of OCI status, Local address (hotel/host residence/utility bill, etc.) + foreign address, Sworn statement/declaration confirming marital status (not married/divorced/widowed as applicable) & Birth Certificate. - If the marriage registrar resists/rejects HMA solemnization/registration due to foreign status, parties may use the Special Marriage Act, 1954 route, which is explicitly open to all irrespective of religion or nationality.
Yes, your daughter (U.S. citizen, OCI holder, Hindu) can marry an Indian national under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, if both are Hindus and the marriage is performed as per Hindu rites. Documents required include passports, OCI card, age and address proof, photos, priest’s certificate, and three witnesses’ IDs. The marriage must then be registered with the local Marriage Registrar. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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