Whether you married last year or twenty years ago, your marriage can be registered in Kolkata. Here's everything you need to know about the process.
Why Register a Marriage in Kolkata?
A registered marriage certificate is required for: spouse visa applications (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE); joint property ownership; insurance nominations; and a range of government benefits. Without it, proving the marriage to foreign immigration authorities can be extremely difficult.
Registration Under the Special Marriage Act
The Special Marriage Act, 1954 allows any two people to register their marriage regardless of religion. The application is made to the Marriage Officer (typically the Sub-Divisional Officer) with 30 days' notice. Both parties must be present. After the notice period, if no objection is received, the marriage is solemnised and registered.
Late Registration of Existing Marriages
If you were married in a religious ceremony but never registered the marriage, you can register it retrospectively. The process requires: proof of the marriage (photographs, invitation cards, religious ceremony records); identity documents of both parties; two witnesses who were present at the marriage; and an affidavit confirming the marriage details.
For NRI Couples
If one party is abroad, they can grant a Power of Attorney to a representative in India to appear on their behalf for the registration. We prepare the Power of Attorney and handle the entire registration process. The certificate can then be apostilled for use abroad.
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