• The parties have to file a Notice of Intended Marriage in the specified form to the Marriage Registrar of the district in which at least one of the parties to the marriage has resided for a period of not less than 30 days immediately preceding the date on which such notice is given.
• The notice is then published/put-up by the Registrar of Marriage inviting objections, if any.
• After the expiration of 30 days from the date on which notice of intended marriage has been published,the marriage may be solemnized unless it has been objected by any person.
• The marriage may be solemnized at the specified Marriage Office.
• Both parties along with three witnesses are required to be present on the date of registration/Solemnization.

Is a lawyer required for Court Marriage?

It is not mandatory but yes, a lawyer will be helpful in resolving any legal issues and guide you in filling or submitting the documents/formats involved in the procedure mentioned above.Also, if there is any apprehension of objection,hiring a family lawyer would be a wise move as one can help in filing appeals or fighting your case in the court on valid legal points.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR COURT MARRIAGE

• Application form in the prescribed format with the prescribed fee
• Passport Size Photographs of Marrying Persons
• Residential Proof of Marrying Persons.
• Date of Birth Proof of Marrying Persons.
• Residential Proof and PAN Card of Three Witnesses
• Death certificate or divorce decree whichever is applicable, in case one of the parties had any marriages in the past.
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