Within 2 months after the weddingGuidelineLegal step
Register your marriage
Under your state's rules. Keep the certificate with your documents.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- The certificate proves your marriage for visas, insurance and bank nominees.
- Many states make registration compulsory.
- A Special Marriage Act wedding needs 30 days' notice beforehand.
Primary Citation: Hindu Marriage Act s.8; Special Marriage Act 1954
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming