Marriage Certificate in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, a legal document that proves a union between a groom and a bride is the marriage certificate. The marriage certificate is provided by the state government and is important legally. The marriage certificate in the state can be obtained both online and offline.

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Marriage Certificate - Benefits

The main benefits of obtaining a marriage certificate are mentioned below:

  1. Polygamy and bigamy can be checked.
  2. Inheritance can be claimed by the widow.
  3. Child marriages can be restricted.
  4. Will be an official record of a marriage.
  5. Custody of children.

Marriage Registration

In order to complete the registration process, the below-mentioned places must come under the Registration Officer’s jurisdiction:

  1. Solemnization place.
  2. The bride’s residence.
  3. The bridegroom’s residence.

Eligibility Criteria

The below-mentioned eligibility criteria must be met in order to obtain a marriage certificate in Maharashtra online:

  1. The bride must be at least 18 years of age and the groom must be at least 21 years old.
  2. The spouse must be alive at the time of the marriage.
  3. The bride or the groom must be a permanent resident of the country.

Documents Required

The list of documents that must be submitted in order to apply for a marriage certificate are mentioned below:

  1. In case of a widow or widower, the death certificate must be provided.
  2. In case the individual is divorced, the order of divorce must be submitted.
  3. The bride’s birth certificate.
  4. The groom’s birth certificate.
  5. The applicant’s residency proof.
  6. Marriage invitation card photograph.
  7. Passport-sized photo.
  8. An affidavit must be submitted by the bride and groom stating the marriage place.
  9. Application form.

Validity Period of Govt Marriage Certificate in Maharashtra

The marriage certificate comes with a life-time validity.

Process to Apply for Marriage Certificate Online

The procedure that must be followed to apply for a marriage certificate online is mentioned below:

  1. Visit https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous?guest_user=english/.
  2. Under ‘For Citizens’, you will find ‘Registration - Marriage’, click on it.
  3. Click on ‘Apply Now’.
  4. Click on ‘Next’.
  5. Agree to the terms and conditions and click on ‘Next’.
  6. The application form will be displayed on the screen. All the details must be filled out.
  7. The relevant documents must be submitted.
  8. Click on ‘Continue’.
  9. Next, the Form D that has been filled will be sent to the email ID of the applicant.
  10. Download the form in the PDF format.
  11. Once the registration process has been completed, you must visit the office of the marriage registrar.
  12. The application and the relevant documents must be submitted.
  13. The marriage certificate will be provided within seven days from the date the application is submitted.

It is important that you apply for a marriage certificate for legal purposes. Various benefits can also be availed with the help of the marriage certificate. The process to apply for the marriage certificate is simple and can be completed online.

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