Route 1 — Hindu Marriage Act 1955 (3–7 Days, Same-Day Ceremony)
This is the route most Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist couples use, because the ceremony and the certificate can happen the very same day.
- Free consultation & document check — Call/WhatsApp 8506989134. We verify age proof, ID, address proof, photos and witness details free of cost. Full documents checklist →
- Arya Samaj ceremony — The complete Vedic ceremony (havan, saptapadi, sindoor, mangalsutra) takes 1–2 hours. The Arya Samaj Marriage Certificate is issued the same day.
- e-District application — Our team files the marriage registration application online on the Delhi e-District portal (edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in).
- SDM hearing — Both partners appear with 2 witnesses at the SDM office of the relevant district on the appointed date. We accompany and guide you.
- Government certificate — The SDM-issued, online-verifiable Marriage Certificate is ready in 3–7 working days. Certificate uses & validity →
Route 2 — Special Marriage Act 1954 (30 Days + 1, Any Religion)
The religion-neutral route — for inter-religion couples who do not wish to convert, or any couple preferring a civil marriage.
- Consultation & eligibility check — groom 21+, bride 18+, one partner resident 30+ days in the filing district.
- Notice of Intended Marriage (Form II) — drafted by our advocate and filed at the Marriage Officer's office.
- 30-day public notice — displayed at the office. This period is statutory; the Delhi High Court has held it cannot be waived.
- Objection window — objections (rare) are inquired into; baseless objections are dismissed.
- Solemnization — on/after the 31st day, both partners sign declarations before the Marriage Officer with 3 witnesses.
- Certificate — the SMA Marriage Certificate is issued, valid across India and abroad.
Which Route Should You Choose?
| Aspect | Arya Samaj + HMA | Special Marriage Act 1954 |
|---|
| Religion | Both Hindu/Sikh/Jain/Buddhist (or accept Vedic faith) | Any religion — no conversion |
| Ceremony day | Same day | After 30-day notice |
| Govt certificate | 3–7 working days | Issued at solemnization |
| Witnesses | 2 | 3 |
| Package fee | ₹5,500–₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
What Can Go Wrong (and How We Prevent It)
- Name mismatch across Aadhaar, 10th certificate and passport — fixed with an affidavit before filing.
- Weak witnesses — witnesses without proper ID or unwilling to appear; we brief them, or arrange witnesses for genuine couples.
- Wrong jurisdiction — filing at an SDM where neither partner resides leads to rejection; we map your address to the correct office. Find your SDM office →
- Missing affidavits — single-status declarations must be properly notarized; our advocate drafts them in-house.
FAQs — Marriage Process Delhi
Can the 30-day SMA notice be skipped? +
No — it is statutory and cannot be waived. For a same-day certificate use the
Arya Samaj route (HMA 1955), which has no waiting period.
How many days does the full process take? +
Arya Samaj — same day. HMA SDM registration — 3–7 working days. SMA — 30 days + 1–2 days.
Do both partners need to be present? +
Yes — at the ceremony and at the SDM hearing. There is no proxy or fully-online option for the final appearance.
What is the government fee? +
Only ₹100–₹150 at the SDM. Our
package fee covers advocate drafting, affidavits, notary, witnesses, photography, filing and follow-up.
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