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Can court marriage be done anywhere in India?

Are you looking to do a court marriage in another city other than your residence city?

Yes, it's possible to do a court marriage anywhere in India subject to the provisions mentioned under the SMA (special, marriage act of 1954).


Court marriage in India is governed by the act of 1954 which has been proposed in the late 19th century & is recorded to be the finest and most secular piece of legislation provided by our Constitution of India.


Court marriage in India is very simple & economical. Under the special marriage act of 1954 the people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, regardless of religion & faith followed by either party, can marry anywhere in India through the process.


If you are the resident of one city and want to do court marriage in another city in India what will be the court procedure?


We will give you the answer with reference to Section 5 of Special Marriage act 1954 - Notice of Intended Marriage (marriage can be done anywhere in India)


Section 5 states: The couples desire to do Court marriage in India at any place\city other than their residential place they can, by fulfilling one condition i.e. The notice given to the marriage officer of the district where at least one of the party, let’s say groom, must have stayed for 30 days, after sending the intended notice to the marriage court in written form.

Let’s take an example:-

If you live in Ahmedabad but you are looking to do Court Marriage In Indore, you will have to follow the simple rule of sending notice to marriage registrar & you (any of the parties or both) have to live for 30 days (mandatory) in Indore in order to proceed with the further procedure.


The mandatory period of 30 days stay is only applicable if the couples are looking to court marriage in some other city than their resident city, under schedule 2 of the act.

Procedure for the Court Marriages-

Procedure for court marriage in any city is very simple. If you are looking for court marriage in Ahmedabad or Court Marriage In Agra or even a metro city like Delhi, getting through the process is simple and straightforward.

In the section below, we will tell you the stepwise procedure for court marriages.


Step 1: Section 5 notice of intended marriage


Step 2: Publishing of Notice- the notice sent to the marriage registrar will be affixed by him at place in the office visible.


Step 3: Objection to the intended marriage (raised within the 30 days) of the published notice, the marriage officer will verify the object as justified and unjustified accordingly will act by it.


Step 4: Declaration by Parties and Witness- the couples and the 3 witnesses (along with their proof of address) for being a valid witness to the marriage from each side will affix their signature on the marriage application form that (parties to the marriage are married legally and with their free consent)


Step 5: Declaration of the place for solemnization of marriage (section 12) of the Special Marriage act 1954-


Step 6: Marriage is solemnized in accordance with the rules and regulations of the law (SMA 1954) the marriage registrar will input the details of the parties and witnesses issued the marriage certificate to the couple where the Court marriage is valid under the special marriage act of 1954.


What is the prerequisite for the court marriage in India under the act (SMA 1954)

  • No pre-existing marriage.

  • The parties shall have a valid consent from each other to get married.

  • The girl and boy should be available to match their legal age for marriage (I.e. girl- 18 & boy- 21)

  • The parties must not be prohibited by the degrees of relationship

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