Need to understand process and getting conversion certificate

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1. WITH CONVERSION (Nikah Method) • You visit a mosque and take Shahada (declaration of faith). • The Imam issues a conversion certificate with your details. • After that, you and your girlfriend can do a Nikah before a Qazi with two witnesses. • A Nikah Nama is issued, and later you register the marriage at the Sub-Registrar to get the official Marriage Certificate. • This process is fast and usually completed within a few days. 2. WITHOUT CONVERSION (Special Marriage Act – Civil Marriage Method) • You don’t need to change your religion. • Both of you file a 30-day marriage notice at the Sub-Registrar under the Special Marriage Act. • If no objections arise during the 30 days, the Registrar conducts the marriage. • You sign before the Registrar with three witnesses and receive a civil Marriage Certificate. • This option is legally stronger, neutral, and avoids any religious changes.

Advocate Aparna Naraparaju LawRato