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Marriage Certificate
Official proof that a marriage is registered with the government. Couples need it for passports, visas, joint bank accounts, name change, insurance and property matters.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hindu Marriage Act registration, Delhi | ₹100 |
| Special Marriage Act solemnisation, Delhi | ₹150 |
| Special Marriage Act application, Maharashtra | ₹100 |
| Special Marriage Act notice, Telangana | ₹120 |
| Hindu Marriage Act application, Karnataka | ₹5 |
Checked 27 Sep 2026
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How to apply
- Choose the law: Hindu Marriage Act (marriage already held) or Special Marriage Act (any religion, court marriage)
- Apply online on your state portal and book a slot
- For Special Marriage Act, give 30 days notice to the Marriage Officer; objections can be raised in this time
- Pay the fee online or at the office
- Visit the office with both spouses, witnesses and original documents
- Sign the register and collect or download the certificate
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹100 (HMA)Checked on official site Source | About 15 days (HMA), about 60 days (SMA) | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.inSMA solemnisation ₹150. Apply to the SDM where either spouse lives; SMA needs 30 days residence in Delhi |
| Maharashtra | SMA: ₹100 application, ₹150 solemnisation, ₹25 certificateChecked on official site Source | About 15 days | igrmaharashtra.gov.inSMA solemnisation outside office ₹1,000. Other marriages go to the municipal Marriage Registrar under the 1998 Act within 90 days; Mumbai BMC fee about ₹100 to ₹200, fine up to ₹200 if over 1 year late (unofficial) |
| West Bengal | ₹100 application + ₹260 registration (HMA)To confirm Source | Varies | rgmwb.gov.inCertified copy ₹60; outside office hours +₹100, outside office +₹400; 50% off for BPL (2002 WB Hindu Marriage Registration Rules amendment, unofficial copy). Correction ₹100 single field, ₹200 multiple (official, rgmwb.gov.in). SMA fees not published online |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹100 (within 90 days)To confirm Source | Varies | tnreginet.gov.inTN Registration of Marriages Act 2009 at the Sub Registrar. ₹150 if filed within a further 60 days after 90 days (unofficial); after 150 days ₹1,150 (official, G.O. Ms. No. 81 of 7 Feb 2020) |
| Karnataka | HMA: no registration fee, ₹5 application, ₹10 per certificateChecked on official site Source | Varies | igr.karnataka.gov.in (Kaveri)SMA: ₹3 notice, ₹10 solemnisation, ₹2 per certificate. Hindu marriages can be applied for online through Kaveri |
| Telangana | ₹200 (HMA registration)Checked on official site Source | Same day (HMA), 30 to 90 days (SMA) | registration.telangana.gov.inHMA extract ₹5, registration outside office ₹10; no HMA fee for inter caste marriages. SMA: ₹120 notice, ₹240 solemnisation, ₹90 extra at another place, ₹25 certified copy. HMA needs 3 witnesses |
| Gujarat | ₹5 (within 30 days)To confirm Source | Varies | Local Registrar of Marriages₹15 from 30 days to 3 months, ₹25 after 3 months (unofficial). 2006 Act: register within 30 days, fine up to ₹1,000 (official). Ahmedabad: AMC Marriage Registrar. UCC passed March 2026 (60 day limit, penalty up to ₹10,000) will replace this once in force |
Good to know
- Make sure names and dates of birth match your Aadhaar and passport exactly
- Muslim, Christian, Sikh and other marriages can also be registered, under state marriage registration laws or the Special Marriage Act
- Register soon after the wedding; some states charge extra or fine late filing
- Beware of sites charging high fees for court marriage; government fees are small
Common questions
What is the difference between Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act registration?
HMA registers a Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist marriage already performed. SMA works for any religion, including inter faith couples, and needs a 30 day public notice before the marriage is solemnised.
Is marriage registration compulsory in India?
The Supreme Court directed states to make registration of all marriages compulsory, and many states have laws for this. Registration is strongly advised for passports, visas and legal rights.
How many witnesses are needed?
Special Marriage Act needs 3 witnesses. For Hindu Marriage Act it depends on the state; for example Telangana asks for 3 and Delhi asks for 1 Gazetted Officer who attended the marriage.