Marriage Documents Required

Marriage Documents — Complete Guide

Having the right documents is essential for marriage. Here is the complete detailed list you can prepare in advance. If any document is missing, we can help arrange it — call +91 8376863962.

1. Bride Documents

• Aadhar Card — Original + 2 Photocopies
• PAN Card — Original + 1 Photocopy
• 10th Marksheet / Birth Certificate — Age Proof
• Passport Size Photos — 8 colored recent
• Address Proof — Voter ID / DL / Electricity Bill / Rent Agreement
• Marital Status Affidavit — Notary attested on ₹100 stamp paper
• Mobile Number — Active
• Email ID — For online communication

2. Groom Documents

Same documents as bride:

• Aadhar Card (Original + 2 copies)
• PAN Card (Original + 1 copy)
• 10th Marksheet (Age Proof — Boy 21+)
• 8 Passport Size Photos
• Address Proof
• Marital Status Affidavit
• Active Mobile + Email

3. Witnesses (2 Witnesses)

2 witnesses for Arya Samaj, 3 for Court Marriage:

• Aadhar Card / Voter ID / Passport
• 2 Passport Size Photos
• Active Mobile Number
• Age 21+
• PAN Card (Optional)

💡 No witnesses? We can arrange for ₹500-1,000 per witness.

4. Special Cases Documents

Divorcee Couples

• Divorce Decree (Certified Copy) — Original + 2 copies
• Final court order
• Self-declaration affidavit

Widow / Widower

• Death Certificate of late spouse
• Self-declaration affidavit

NRI / Foreign National

• Passport (bio + visa pages)
• Valid Visa / PIO / OCI Card
• Embassy NOC (Foreign Citizen)
• Apostilled Birth Certificate
• Apostilled Marital Status Certificate
• Foreign Address Proof

Inter-Religion Marriage

• Religion Conversion Affidavit (if applicable)
• Shuddhi Sanskar Certificate (Arya Samaj route)

Affidavit Format

Several affidavits needed. We prepare all — ₹500 per affidavit (Notary included).

• Marital Status Affidavit: "I am unmarried/divorced/widowed"
• Joint Affidavit: Marriage confirmation
• Address Proof Affidavit: Current address
• Lost Document Affidavit: If any document lost

Photo Requirements

• Colored Photos (Black & white not acceptable)
• Recent (3-6 months old)
• White/light blue background
• Passport size (35mm x 45mm)
• Both ears visible, face clear
• Formal dress preferred

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