Special Marriage Act provides for civil solemnization of marriages in Delhi. Obtain legal registry certificate under a secular government track.
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The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is a secular piece of legislation designed to allow civil solemnization of marriages. It covers inter-faith, inter-caste, or secular couples (including Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, or foreign nationals) who wish to marry without changing their religious beliefs or undergoing religious rituals.
To qualify for solemnization under the Act, the couple must satisfy these conditions:
Once the intended marriage notice is filed online and verified, it is published on the notice board of the SDM office. If any member of the public files an objection regarding their eligibility (e.g. age criteria, previous marriage, prohibited relationships) within the 30-day window, the SDM investigates it. If no objections are raised, the couple can proceed with the solemnization.
After the 30-day notice period, the couple visits the SDM office on their appointment date along with 3 witnesses. The bride, groom, and witnesses sign a declaration form in the presence of the Marriage Officer (SDM). The SDM then enters the certificate in the Marriage Certificate Book, making the marriage legally complete.
Under Delhi Government regulations, the notice is only displayed on the public notice board of the SDM office. No physical notices or letters are sent to the parents' residential address. The privacy of the couple is respected throughout the process.
Filing notices under the Special Marriage Act can be complex. We compile your documents, draft the necessary affidavits, prepare files for the e-district portal, book slots, handle objections professionally, and guide you through the SDM appointment, preventing unnecessary delays.
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