Here are a few things to know about registering a marriage in India.A few pointers on marriage registrations ONLINE

1. Information regarding Registration of Marriage
People often debate whether to have their marriage registered in court or not. The
Supreme Court of India, in 2006, made it mandatory to register all marriages in
the eyes of the law, making it an important certificate to prove your relationship with
your spouse.After marriage, registering the marriage.
REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGES.
Marriages are being registered under various acts- namely
1. Hindu Marriage Act 1955
2. Special Marriage Act 1955
3. Indian Christian Marriage Act 1872
4. The Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriage Act 2009
HINDU MARRIAGE ACT 1955
Hindu Marriage Act applies to all Hindus.
CONDITIONs
At the time of marriage neither party has a spouse.
Beginning on January 10th, 1978, the bridegroom is obliged to be 21
years old and the bride 18 years old.
Prior to that, they were 18 and 15 years old.

2. Only marriages solemnized in accordance with customary Rites or Suya
Mariyathai or seerthirutha marriages can be registered under this law.
The registration process is not time-limited.
A Sub-Registrar may register the marriage if the bridegroom or bride lives
within the jurisdiction of the place where the marriage took place.
The Registration fee is Rs.100/- if the registration is done within 3 months
from the date of marriage , otherwise an additional fee of Rs.25/- is levied
.
SPECIAL MARRIAGE ACT.
This Act allows for the solemnization and registration of any marriage
regardless of religion or caste. In their respective jurisdictions, each
Sub-Registrar is authorized to solemnize and register.
INDIAN CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE ACT 1982.
Marriage may be solemnized and registered under the Indian Christian
Marriage Act, if both Spouses or one of them is a Christian.
The government is currently approving marriage registrars.

3. Marriages may be registered under this Act by marriage registrars and
licensees, as well as ministers of religion.
There is a lot of documentation needed for the registration of a marriage.
Some of the forms are mentioned below and have to be submitted by both
the parties.
● Depending on the religion of the people getting married, the right
application forms have to be filled out and submitted
● Proof of address.
● Proof of identification (you cannot use the same document submitted
as proof of address).
● Proof of your birth.
● An affidavit stating the date and place of the marriage.
● Photographs
● The wedding invitation.
● A signed certificate of the priest conducting the celebration.
● Two witnesses, preferably who were present at the time of the
marriage.
● Depending on the circumstances of the marriage, a certificate of
conversion, divorce, or death.