Marriage of Indian nationals solemnized abroad is registered under the Foreign Marriages Act 1969.
Eligibility:
One of the prospective brides or bridegroom must be an Indian national and a legal resident within the consular jurisdiction of city where marriage is being solemnised
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Mode of payment:
Fees should be paid through Money order or Cashiers' cheque drawn in favor of the 'Consulate General of India, ——- Personal cheques, debit cards, credit cards, or other banking instruments are not accepted. Cash is also accepted.
4) How to apply:
This service is available only in-person at the Consulate. The bride and bridegroom, along with three witnesses are required to be present and sign before the Consular Officer for the registration of the marriage
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Documents required:
1. Bride and bride-groom both have to fill and sign the two forms: Miscellaneous form and Marriage Registration Request form. Paste recent passport-size photographs wherever required.
2. Marriage Certificate or license issued by the local authorities in ———-court/county) to be submitted in original along with a photo-copy.
3. Passport, VISA, and current residence proof of the bride, bridegroom and the three witnesses to be submitted in original along with a photocopy.
4. Please bring two spare passport size photographs of the bride and bride-groom for pasting it on the marriage registration certificate.
Processing time :
The same day, however, if unforeseen technical reasons occur, services can be delayed till those problems are resolved.