Marriage Registration Certificate in Kerala

1. Men must be at least 21 years old and women must be 18 years old.
2. Men and women both must be Indian Citizens.
3. If one person is a foreigner, they must have a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the respective authority.

How to Apply for Marriage Certificate in Kerala 

You can easily get Marriage Certificate by following the below steps:

1. Visit the website of Sevana portal to start the application process. You must enter your login information, and if you do not have an account, then you must create one to access the portal.
2. After logging in, click on the marriage registration option.
3. Complete the application form with required details such as name, date of birth, address, date of marriage, place of marriage and so on.
4. After filling in the personal details, you need to upload all your necessary documents.
5. Pay the registration fee through online mode of payment to submit the application.
6. Review all the information entered and submit the application.
7. After submission, print the completed application form.
8. Both groom and bride, along with three witnesses, should visit the local body office with the printed application and necessary documents.
9. They will verify the submitted details and documents.
10. Within seven to 15 days the marriage certificate will be issued.

Documents Required to Apply for Marriage Certificate in Kerala

Below is the list of documents that are required to get the marriage certificate:

1. Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or passport).
2. Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, pan card, ration card, driving license or telephone bill).
3. Marriage invitation card (optional).
4. Two passport sized photographs of both groom and bride.
5. Photos of marriage ceremony.
6. Witnesses with their valid ID proof.
7. Marriage registration application form.

Fee Structure for Marriage Certificate in Kerala

Below you can find the fee structure for getting marriage certificate in Kerala:

Benefits of Marriage Certificate in Kerala

If you have your marriage certificate, then you can have many benefits. These are as follows:

1. Marriage certificate serves as official proof that marriage has taken place.
2. If we need to change our surname after marriage, a marriage certificate is required to update official documents like Aadhaar cards, pan cards etc.
3. If a couple needs to adopt a child, a marriage certificate is required as a part of legal documentation.
4. For opening a bank account, we need marriage certificate as a legal document.