Marriage Certificate Delhi — Everything You Need to Know
A Marriage Certificate is the official legal document that proves the marriage of two persons. In India a Marriage Certificate is essential for a wide variety of needs — applying for a passport, name change after marriage, joint bank account, spouse insurance nomination, joint home loan, dependent visa, foreign settlement, property mutation, and many more. Arya Samaj Mandir Delhi issues legally valid Marriage Certificates under three different laws — choose whichever suits you best.
Three Types of Marriage Certificate Issued in Delhi
1. Arya Samaj Marriage Certificate (Same Day)
Issued under the Arya Samaj Marriage Validation Act 1937 and Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Released immediately after the Vedic ceremony. Valid across India. Cost: ₹3,500.
2. SDM Government Marriage Certificate (HMA 1955)
The official Government-printed certificate signed by the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate). Online-verifiable on the Delhi e-District portal. Issued 3–7 days after Arya Samaj wedding. Cost: ₹2,500 (registration only) or ₹7,000 (Arya Samaj + SDM combo).
3. Special Marriage Act Certificate (SMA 1954)
For inter-religion / inter-caste couples who marry under a religion-neutral law. 30-day public notice. Cost: ₹7,000.
Marriage Certificate Uses
- Passport — joint application, name change, address update
- Visa — spouse / dependent / family-reunification visa for any country
- Bank — joint accounts, nominee changes, loans, locker access
- Insurance — spouse nomination, health insurance, term plans
- Property — joint registration, mutation, society membership
- Income Tax — HUF formation, joint returns, exemptions
- School / college — bona-fide proof, scholarship, admission
- Court matters — divorce, maintenance, succession, inheritance
- Pension / PF / Gratuity — nominee & succession claims
- Foreign residency — Green Card, PR, settlement visas
Documents Required for Marriage Certificate Delhi
- Age proof — 10th certificate, birth certificate, Aadhar or passport
- ID proof — Aadhar Card / Voter ID / PAN / Passport
- Address proof of either partner — Aadhar, bill, lease deed
- 4 passport-size photographs of each partner
- Marriage photographs (for HMA registration)
- Two witnesses (HMA) or three witnesses (SMA) with ID
- Affidavit of marital status (drafted by us)
- Divorce decree / death certificate of previous spouse if applicable
Apostille / MEA Attestation for Foreign Use
If your Marriage Certificate is going to be used abroad, you may need Apostille (for Hague-Convention countries like USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, etc.) or MEA Attestation + Embassy Attestation (for non-Hague countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, China, etc.). We arrange this in-house — typical turnaround 5–10 working days. Fee from ₹3,000.
FAQs — Marriage Certificate
Is online application possible? +
Yes. The Delhi e-District portal allows online applications under HMA 1955. We submit on your behalf and only your physical presence at the SDM office is needed once. हाँ — हम online application file कर देते हैं।
Is the same-day Arya Samaj certificate the same as the SDM certificate? +
Both are legally valid; the SDM certificate has the additional advantage of being printed by the Government and verifiable online. For passport, visa and most government uses either works.
How long is the certificate valid? +
Forever. Once issued, a marriage certificate is a lifetime document. It does not expire.
Can I get a duplicate certificate later? +
Yes. A duplicate / certified true copy can be obtained from the SDM office that registered the marriage. We assist for ₹2,500.