Apart from marriage certificate which other document is legally valid

101 votes

In India, apart from a marriage certificate, there are various other documents that are legally valid to prove marriage. These include:

1. Marriage registration certificate: Under the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, it is mandatory to register marriages. Therefore, a marriage registration certificate issued by the concerned authority can serve as legal proof of marriage.

2. Affidavit: An affidavit is a sworn statement made by the bride and groom affirming that they are married. It can serve as evidence of marriage in certain cases.

3. Joint affidavit: A joint affidavit is a sworn statement made by the bride and groom together, affirming that they are married. It can also serve as proof of marriage.

4. Photographs: Photographs of the wedding ceremony, with the bride and groom, their families and guests, can be used as evidence of marriage.

5. Wedding video: A video recording of the wedding ceremony can also serve as proof of marriage.

You may contact me for specific advice on what documents can serve as proof of marriage in your particular situation. 

LawRato LawRato

695 votes

Hi
A marriage certificate is the only recognized document.
if the marriage was conducted before year 2000, then wedding photo's, passport or aadhar or ration card is also a sufficient proof.
if the parties submit an affidavit that they are married , then this is also sufficient proof of marriage.

Advocate Rajagopalan LawRato

937 votes

Sir,
Mostly Religious marriage ceremony is considered as a legal marriage in India, now registration of marriage is a legal requisite, mostly for visa and immigration purposes a marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages is compulsory.

In recent times, the Supreme Court of India gave directions to frame laws to make the registration of marriages obligatory.

Advocate Krishna Murthy Pasupula LawRato

772 votes

you can endorse the name of your spouse on your passport and vice versa and this shall be your legally recognized document of marriage. what is the purpose of obtaining such legally recognized document, based on which we can fine tune our reply.

LawRato LawRato