SDM Office Registration under Special Marriage Act 1954. Government Certificate after 30-day notice. Ideal for inter-religion couples. Expert advocate guidance and full documentation support.
Court Marriage Delhi is a civil marriage solemnized under the Special Marriage Act 1954 at the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office. It is open to couples of any religion, caste or nationality and produces a Government Marriage Certificate directly. The standard timeline is 30 days (notice period) followed by same-day solemnization.
Our Arya Samaj Court Marriage Delhi team includes empanelled advocates and dedicated case managers who handle application drafting, document preparation, SDM appointment booking, notice publication, witness arrangement and final registration — everything under one roof.
| Document | Bride | Groom | Witness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Form (Form-I) | Yes | Yes | — |
| Aadhar Card (Address Proof) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Birth Certificate / 10th Marksheet | Yes | Yes | — |
| Passport Size Photos | 8 | 8 | 2 each |
| Marital Status Affidavit | Yes | Yes | — |
| Residence Proof (Last 30 days) | Yes | Yes | — |
| Divorce Decree (if divorced) | If applicable | If applicable | — |
| Passport (if NRI/foreigner) | If NRI | If NRI | — |
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| Basic Court Marriage Package | ₹6,100 |
| Court Marriage + Document Drafting | ₹7,100 |
| Tatkal/Urgent Court Marriage | ₹6,100 |
| NRI Court Marriage (with Apostille) | ₹6,100 |
| Government SDM Stamp Duty | ₹100-500 (separate) |
| Witness Arrangement (if needed) | ₹500-1,000 |
Free Legal Consultation • Advocate Support • SDM Office Help
| Criteria | Court Marriage | Arya Samaj Marriage |
|---|---|---|
| Time Required | 30+ days | Same Day |
| Legal Act | Special Marriage Act 1954 | Hindu Marriage Act 1955 |
| Religion Restriction | None | Hindu/Buddhist/Jain/Sikh |
| Family Notice | Public Notice (30 days) | No Notice |
| Ceremony Type | Civil/Legal only | Vedic Religious |
| Witnesses | 3 required | 2 required |
| Recommended For | Inter-religion, NRI | Hindu, traditional |
Hindu-Muslim, Hindu-Christian, Hindu-Sikh — any religion combination can opt for Court Marriage under Special Marriage Act 1954 without changing religion. This is the most popular option for inter-religion couples.
NRIs or Foreign Citizens can marry an Indian in Delhi. Extra documents: Passport, Visa, Embassy NOC, Apostilled documents. Marriage Certificate is valid worldwide after Apostille. NRI Marriage details →
For emergencies (Visa deadline, foreign travel), our Tatkal service can complete the process in 7-15 days in special cases. Fees: ₹6,100+.
For inter-caste/religion love marriage cases facing family threats, we file for High Court Police Protection Orders. Handled by experienced advocates.
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