How To Apply For A Tamil Nadu Marriage Certificate

A Tamil Nadu marriage certificate is an official document that certifies and provides an essential, legitimate, and official definition of a couple’s marriage.

The eligibility criteria for a Tamil Nadu marriage certificate are:
●  The bride should be eighteen years or above while the groom should be twenty-
one or above.
●   The marriage should be consensual
●   The marriage is only valid in case of a Hindu wedding if it is performed by an
authorized person, in the presence of three witnesses.
●  In the event of a Special Marriage, the union must be solemnized by an
authorized person in the presence of two witnesses.

Here is the list of documents required for a Tamil Nadu marriage certificate:
●   Proof of marriage. It can be a wedding invitation, marriage receipts, or any proof
of marriage solemnization.
●   Proof of address (for both parties)
●   Proof of age (for both parties).
●   Four passport sized photographs (for both parties).
●    Certificate from priest if the marriage ceremony is religious.
●    Wedding invitation with basic details of the bride, the groom, and the wedding.
●   The applicant is needed to submit a dispatch number, reference number, and a
church certificate under the Christian Marriage Act.

Note: A certificate stating divorce or widowhood must be produced in case of one of the parties being previously married.

It is very simple to apply for a Tamil Nadu marriage certificate in person. Here is how.
 
Step 1: Locate and visit your jurisdictional Sub-Registrar’s Office.
Step 2: Get the marriage certificate application form
Step 3: You will be asked to fill out the application form and provide personal information of the bride, groom, and witnesses.
Step 4: Attach the necessary documents to the form and make sure that they are attested by the concerned persons.
Step 5: Turn in the application form and the documents at the counter for verification. You will be assigned a date on which you can collect your marriage certificate.
Step 6: Visit the office on the designated date. The office should have verified your documents and your marriage certificate should be printed and provided to you.

Yes, you can apply for a Tamil Nadu marriage certificate online. However, to complete the process, you will need to book an appointment at the Sub Registrar’s office and visit it on the assigned date in person along with the bride, the groom, and the witnesses.

It is very simple to apply for a Tamil Nadu marriage certificate online. Refer to the steps given here and you are good to go.
 
Step 1: Visit the official Registration Department of Tamil Nadu website.
Step 2: Log into your account or create one by clicking on the “New User Registration” option.
 

Step 3: After logging in, select the “Registration” option on the header followed by “Marriage Registration”.

Step 4: Select the category you want to register your marriage under, i.e, Hindu Marriage, Special Marriage, or Tamil Nadu Marriage Act. Then click on “Create Application”.
Step 5: Read the information provided and click on “Proceed”.
Step 6: You will be required to provide information regarding the marriage, the bride and the groom, and the witnesses. Choose the documents that you want to attach as ID proof, address proof, and proof of age.
Step 7: Click on “Create Application”.
Step 8: You will be directed to an acknowledgment page that will state that your application has been created successfully. The charges of the application etc. will be displayed in the table below. Here, you can either edit the application or proceed to payment.
Step 9: Download the application in a PDF. You will find that there is space for signatures and thumb impressions in the file. Print and fill out this application.
Step 10: You can search for your application online by selecting “Electronic Services”, “Search”, and then “Marriage Certificate”.
Step 11: Enter the fields required and click on “Search”. The link to your marriage certificate will be brought up on display.
Step 12: Tick the certificate and select “Initiate token” to book an appointment at the Sub Registrar’s office.
Step 13: You will be redirected to a page where you will need to enter details to search for your jurisdictional Sub Registrar’s office. Choose an empty slot for the appointment. Proceed by clicking on “Submit”.
Step 14: On the selected date and time, go to the Sub Registrar’s office along with the printed copy of the application, the originals of the documents submitted as proof as well as the witnesses.
Step 15: Complete the rest of the formalities by having the bride, the groom, and the witnesses sign the registry. The marriage certificate will be issued to you on the same day.

To search for your Tamil Nadu marriage certificate online, refer to the steps given below.
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Registration Department of Tamil Nadu.
Step 2: First, select “Electronic Services”, then “Search”, and finally click on “Marriage”.

Step 3: Choose the appropriate Marriage Classification your wedding falls under. You will have to then either enter the registration number or your name to search for your marriage certificate. Fill in the required details and proceed by clicking on “Search”.
 
Step 4: Your marriage certificate will be shown to you on the next page.

You can download your Tamil Nadu marriage certificate by referring to the steps above. Once you search for your certificate, you can download it from the link provided.

Find below the charges of applying for a marriage certificate in Tamil Nadu.
●  Within 90 days from the day of the wedding – ₹100
●  After 90 days but within the next 60 days since the day of the wedding – ₹150.
●  150 days after the date of the wedding –   ₹1150
 

You can check the status of your Tamil Nadu marriage certificate by following these simple steps.
 
Step 1: visit the site of the Registration Department of Tamil Nadu.
Step 2: Choose “Electronic Services” followed by “Document Status”.
Step 3: You can choose to check the status of your marriage certificate by typing in either your Outstanding Number, Temporary Document Number or your Registration Number. Enter the detail in the space given and then click on “Search”.
 
Step 4: The status of your Tamil Nadu marriage certificate and all the related information will be shown on the page.