Marriage Registration in Delhi — Complete Guide
If your marriage has already been solemnized (in a temple, gurudwara, church or by Arya Samaj ceremony), you can register the marriage with the Delhi Government to obtain the official SDM-issued Marriage Certificate. The Supreme Court (in Seema vs Ashwani Kumar, 2006) has made marriage registration compulsory in India. At Arya Samaj Mandir Delhi we handle the entire process — documentation, online filing on the Delhi e-District portal, appointment, hearing and certificate collection.
हिन्दी में
यदि आपकी शादी हो चुकी है (मंदिर, गुरुद्वारा, चर्च या आर्य समाज में) तो उसका सरकारी पंजीकरण SDM कार्यालय में करवाना आवश्यक है। सुप्रीम कोर्ट के निर्णय के अनुसार Marriage Registration अनिवार्य है। हम पूरी प्रक्रिया — दस्तावेज़ तैयार करना, e-District पोर्टल पर online application, appointment, hearing एवं Certificate collection — सब कुछ ₹2,500 में सम्पन्न करते हैं।
In English
Whether your marriage is one month old or twenty years old, we can register it. The registration is done in the SDM office of the area where either partner resides or where the marriage took place. The certificate is then verifiable online and is accepted nationwide.
Process for Marriage Registration in Delhi
- Document checking — share photos / scans of all available documents over WhatsApp.
- Online application on the Delhi e-District portal — done by our team.
- Appointment booking at the relevant SDM office.
- Affidavit drafting by our advocate for both partners.
- Hearing — couple appears with 2 witnesses on the appointed date.
- SDM Marriage Certificate issued — online verifiable.
Marriage Registration Documents
- Age proof of both — 10th certificate, birth certificate, Aadhar or Passport
- ID proof — Aadhar / Voter ID / PAN / Passport
- Address proof of at least one partner
- 4 passport-size photographs each
- Marriage photographs — wedding ceremony pictures
- Marriage invitation card (if available)
- Priest / pandit certificate — if available (Arya Samaj certificate works)
- Affidavit of marriage details (drafted by us)
- 2 witnesses with ID
Marriage Registration Fees
| Package | Time | Fees |
|---|
| SDM Marriage Registration (HMA) | 3–7 days | ₹2,500 |
| Tatkal Marriage Registration | 1–2 days | ₹4,500 |
| Old Marriage Registration (1+ year old) | 5–10 days | ₹3,500 |
| SMA Notice-based Registration | 30 days + 1 | ₹7,000 |
Why You Must Register Your Marriage
- Mandatory under the Supreme Court ruling of 2006 (Seema vs Ashwani Kumar)
- Required for passport name change, visa applications and foreign settlement
- Protects the wife under Hindu Marriage Act / Domestic Violence Act
- Essential for joint bank accounts, insurance, property and PF nominations
- Required by foreign embassies for spouse / dependent visa
- Helpful in inheritance, succession and maintenance disputes
FAQs — Marriage Registration Delhi
My marriage was 5 years ago, can I still register? +
Yes. There is no time limit. Whether your marriage is a month old or twenty years old, registration can be done with appropriate affidavits. Late-registration fees may apply at the SDM office. हाँ, पुरानी शादी का भी पंजीकरण हो सकता है।
Do both husband and wife need to be physically present? +
Yes — both partners must appear before the SDM on the hearing date along with the two witnesses. We will be present to guide you through the entire process.
Can it be done online without visiting SDM office? +
The application is filed online, but the final hearing requires physical appearance at the SDM. There is no fully-online option for the final issuance.
Is the SDM certificate the same as the Arya Samaj certificate? +
Both are legally valid. The SDM certificate is the Government-printed one — accepted everywhere — while the Arya Samaj certificate is the ceremonial proof. Most couples obtain both.