How To Apply For A Gujarat Marriage Certificate

A Gujarat marriage certificate is an official document that verifies that a couple is married in the eyes of the law.

To be eligible for applying for a marriage certificate in Gujarat, the following criteria should be fulfilled
 
●  The bride must be over 18 years of age
●  The groom must be over 21 years of age
●   The couple must be citizens of India
●   In case one of the spouses is a foreigner, an NOC or a No Objection Certificate will be required

These are the documents required for a marriage application in Gujarat:
●      Wedding invitation card (original)
●      Application form, completed and signed by the bride and the groom
●      Two passport sized photographs each of the bride and the groom
●      Two photographs of the bride and groom together, taken during the wedding
ceremony
●      Identity proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
●      Address proof bearing the names of the bride and the groom
●      Proof of age
●      Aadhaar cards of both the bride and the groom
●      Individual marriage affidavits

It is very easy to apply for a marriage certificate in Gujarat.
 
Step 1: You can either download the application form from the Surat Municipal Corporation website or obtain it from the counter at the Marriage registrar’s office.
Step 2: Fill in the form correctly. Both the bride and the groom should sign the form.
Step 3: Make sure the necessary documents are notarized before you attach them to the application form and submit them at the counter.
Step 4: The officer at the Marriage Registrar’s Office will assign you a date on which you will have to appear in the office, along with the witnesses, to verify the documents.
Step 5: Sign the marriage registry. You should receive your marriage certificate within the next few days.

No, you cannot apply for a Gujarat marriage certificate through the online method. However, you can download the marriage registration form from the Surat Municipal Corporation website in English and Gujarati.

It is easy to search for your Gujarat marriage certificate online. All you need to do is follow these simple instructions.
 
Step 1: Go to the eNagar Gujarat website.
Step 2: Log into your account or create one by clicking on “Register” and either entering your phone number or your email address.
Step 3: Click on “Marriage Application” on the left hand side. Select “Search” and then “Search Marriage Application” from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Type in the necessary details and click on “Search”.

Step 5: Your marriage certificate will be displayed below.

Here is how you can change the name on a Gujarat marriage certificate.
 
Step 1: Obtain a notarized affidavit that shows that the marriage is legal and that you want to change the name.
Step 2: Send in the application form with the printed copy of your marriage certificate attached to it as proof of name and marriage, and a handwritten application to the gazetted officer, requesting them to change the name in your marriage certificate.
Step 3: Once it has been approved, send in the other relevant documents to the department through the post. You will have to make a payment in the name of the department.
Step 4: Within 15 to 20 days, you will receive a post at your address stating the confirmation of the change of name.

To download the application form for your marriage certificate in Gujarat, refer to the steps given below.
 
Step 1: Go to the Surat Municipal Corporation site.

Step 2: Click on the “Download” tab on the header and then click on “Forms”.

Step 3: Scroll down until you find “Application for Registration of Marriage” under “Marriage Registration”.
Step 4: Click on “Download Form”.