Hello, We were married in a temple in a temple in the US on date say x but we got our marriage registered in the US on date y before the actually wedding ceremony. Now we are traveling to india and I wanted to know if it is required that we register our wedding in India since both of us are Indian citizens.
Is it legally required and what is the process?
You can get your marriage registered in Indian embassy at USA itself under the provisions of Hindu marriage act.
You don't have to wait to travel to India to get it registered after returning to India.
It is mandatory to get your marriage registered as per Indian laws.
It is mandatory to get your marriage registered either in India or in the Indian consulate at USA.
You can clarify the formalities to be complied by visiting the consulate.
You can register your marriage with Indian consultants under provisions of foreign marriage
no need to register your marriage in India
You can approach Indian consulate for registration of marriage solemnised in USA u der provisions of foreign marriage act
You can’t again register your marriage in india the marriage registration of us is admissible in india
- Since, you both are residing in US , then you can register the marriage under the provision of Foreign Marriage Act before the consulate of India, and further registration in India is not required.
- Further, if you are coming India, then you can even register the marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act , however presence of 30 days is required in INDIA after moving an application before the marriage Registrar.
If you want the benefit Indian law ,you should follow Indian marriage registration .
Registration of marriage is a mode of proof of marriage. On adducing the registration certificate of marriage, it may be presumed by the law that marriage is deemed to has taken place. In India, a marriage can be registered under either of the two Marriage Acts: the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or the Special Marriage Act, 1954 . To be eligible for marriage, the minimum age limit is 21 for males and 18 for females. The parties to a Hindu marriage should be unmarried or divorced, or if previously married, the spouse by that marriage should not be alive. In addition, the parties should be physically and mentally healthy and must not be related in a way prohibited by the law.
Benefits of registration of marriage
If the marriage was registered in India
The requirement for this will be your age proof, (Passport, Birth Certificate) your address proof (Passport, Ration Card, Voters Identity card) and Martial status. The best for you both to give one notice for marriage under the Act of 1954 to the Marriage Officer of the District where you permanently reside in India, after one month notice period marry her in presence of 3 witnesses by the Marriage Officer, get Valid Marriage Certificate from the Marriage Officer.
Additional documents to be presented to the Indian authorities are usually:
3 Witness with their Aadhar card Proof
Dear client, As Indian citizens, you are not required to register your marriage in India if it has already been legally registered in the US. The Indian government recognizes marriages that are legally registered in foreign countries. However, if you plan to reside in India or require any legal documentation related to your marriage in India, you may need to get your marriage certificate attested by the Indian embassy in the US and have it translated into the official language of the state where you will be residing in India. It is also advisable to check with the relevant authorities in India for any specific requirements related to your situation.
Registration is must.
Either court marriage or perform marriage by Hindu rituals.
One more way out !
