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- 14 years ago
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I was staying at santacruz and i got married to a biy who stays at ********** so where i can get my marriage certificate
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<strong>According to the india.gov.in portal, which is a government website, </strong>a Marriage can be registered under a religion specific law, such as <a href="http://india.gov.in/outerwin.php?id=http://indiacode.nic.in/rspaging.asp?tfnm=195525" target="_blank" title="External website that opens in a new window">the Hindu Marriiage Act 1955 or the Special Marriage Act 1954</a>. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, parties to the marriage have to apply to the Registrar in whose jurisdiction the marriage is solemnised or to the Registrar in whose jurisdiction either party to the marriage has been residing at least for six months immediately preceding the date of marriage. Both the parties have to appear before the Registrar along with their parents or guardians or other witnesses within one month from the date of marriage. There is a provision for condonation of delay up to 5 years, by the Registrar, and thereafter by the District Registrar concerned.</p>
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Under the Special Marriage Act the parties to the intended marriage have to give a notice to the Marriage Officer in whose jurisdiction at least one of the parties has resided for not less than 30 days prior to the date of notice. It should be affixed at some conspicuous place in his office. If either of the parties is residing in the area of another Marriage Officer, a copy of the notice should be sent to him for similar publication. The marriage may be solemnised after the expiry of one month from the date of publication of the notice, if no objections are received. If any objections are received, the Marriage Officer has to enquire into them and take a decision either to solemnise the marriage or to refuse it. Registration will be done after solemnisation of the marriage.</p>
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Any marriage already celebrated can also be registered under the Special Marriage Act after giving a public notice of 30 days, subject to conditions. In all cases, the bridegroom and the bride must have completed 21 years and 18 years of age respectively.</p>
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I would suggest that you print out the FAQs from the following url and carry it along with you to the registration office.</p>
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http://india.gov.in/howdo/howdoi.php?service=3</p>
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Please also carry proof of residence so that they do not harrass you and insist on registration of your marriage without paying a bribe.</p>