How To Apply For A Marriage Certificate In Mumbai?

A Mumbai marriage certificate is an official document issued by the state of Maharashtra, verifying that the marriage between the bride and the groom is legal.

These are the documents required while applying for a marriage certificate in Mumbai:
●  The application form
●  An affidavit of the couple at the place where the marriage took place is required,
together with the facts of the marriage date, marital status, and nationality.
●  Passport-size photo and, if applicable, an image of the wedding invitation card.
●  Applicant’s evidence of residency
●  The groom’s birth certificate as age proof
●  The bride’s birth certificate as age proof
●  If the marriage has taken place in a religious setting, the priest’s statement is
required.
●  In the event of a widower/widow, the decree of divorce and a notarized copy of
the death certificate are required.

These are the eligibility criteria that the bride and groom should fulfill to obtain a marriage certificate in Mumbai.
●   They must be a permanent resident of India.
●   The concerned party should have a living spouse at the time of the marriage.
●   The groom must be at least 21 years old, while the bride must be at least 18
years old.
 

To apply for a marriage certificate in Mumbai, visit the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s Office in the area where one of the partners (the groom or the bride) resides. You can also make an appointment with the Additional District Magistrate for this. Provide all completed and certified paperwork along with the application form.
 
The parties, as well as the witnesses, will be given a date to appear in the office. On the appointed date, the couple, their families, a gazetted officer and three witnesses must appear before the Additional District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate, whichever is designated, to complete the procedure. Your marriage certificate will be issued after that.

Yes, you can apply for a marriage certificate in Mumbai online through the Aaple Sarkar website and the Mumbai Municipal Corporation website.

It is very easy to apply for a marriage certificate in Mumbai online through the Mumbai Municipal Corporation website. All you need to do is follow these easy steps.

However, keep in mind that once you have completed the online process, you will have to take a printout of the form (Form D) and submit it to the marriage registrar’s office.
Step 1: Go to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation website.

Step 2: Click on “For Citizens” on the tab.
Step 3: Under “Apply”, select “Registration – Marriage”.

Step 4: Click on “Apply Here”.

Step 5: Fill in the necessary details. Upload the documents. Then, click on “Continue”.

Step 6: The duly filled Form D will be then sent to your email address in a PDF format. Take a printout of this form and submit it to the marriage registrar’s office. You should receive your marriage certificate within a week.

Here is how you can apply for a marriage certificate in Mumbai online through the Aaple Sarkar website.
Step 1: Go to the Aaple Sarkar, Government of Maharashtra, website.
 
Step 2: Log in or create a new account by clicking on “New User”. You can choose to register through your mobile number and verify using an OTP or you can fill in your details, attach your address and identity proof.

Step 3: Under the “Services Available Online”, scroll down till you reach “Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department” and click on “Certificate of Registration of Marriage”.

Step 4: In the service box, click on “Apply”.

Step 5: Fill in the required details and upload the supporting documents.
Step 6: Proceed to payment.
Step 7: Once the payment is complete, you will be given an Application Number that you can save to track your certificate.

You cannot download a Mumbai marriage certificate as you will have to obtain a physical copy from the marriage registrar’s office.

The charge for a marriage certificate in Mumbai is ₹100.

To obtain a marriage certificate in Mumbai, it may take around 7 to 60 days.

You can get the affidavit for your marriage certificate in Mumbai from here.

You can check the status of your marriage certificate in Mumbai through the Mumbai Municipal Corporation website by referring to the following steps.
 
Step 1: Go to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation website.
Step 2: Click on “For Citizens”.
Step 3: From the dropdown menu, under “Check Status”, click on “Application”.
Step 4: Type in the necessary details and then click on “Get Status”.

Step 5: The status and other details of your application will be displayed below.

To track or check the status of your marriage certificate in Mumbai, follow the steps given here.
Step 1: Go to the Aaple Sarkar website.
Step 2: Click on “Track your application” on the right hand side of the page.
Step 3: Select “Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department” and then select “Marriage Certificate”.
Step 4: Enter your Application ID and click on “Go”.
Step 5: The status and details of your marriage certificate will be displayed to you.

To correct spelling mistakes in a marriage certificate in Mumbai, you will have to go to the marriage registrar’s office and file an application to fix the errors along with the documented proof that indicates the complete and accurate details. If the registrar refuses to make the changes, you will require a court order to have the mistakes corrected.

If you lost your Mumbai marriage certificate, you can obtain a duplicate copy by submitting an application and making the necessary payment at the registrar’s office.