Muslim Marriage Office

Muslim marriage registration office generally refers to a place where a Muslim marriage (Nikah) can be legally registered, either under Muslim Personal Law or the Special Marriage Act, 1954. In India, Muslim marriages are solemnized through a Nikah ceremony conducted by a Qazi and then can be registered with the local marriage registrar to get a legal certificate.

Types of Muslim Marriage Registration

- Under Muslim Personal Law, registration is done through the Nikahnama signed by the couple and Qazi.

- Under the Special Marriage Act, couples register their marriage in court, with the presence of witnesses, and follow a legal procedure including document verification and an objection period.

Where to Register

- Muslim marriages can be registered at the local marriage registrar office in the jurisdiction where the marriage took place.

- Special registration offices for Muslim marriages or Islamic marriage bureaus also assist with the process.

- In Delhi NCR and other major cities, Muslim court marriage services assist in registering marriages legally and issuing certificates.

Required Documents for Registration

- Nikahnama (marriage contract)

- Proof of age and identity (birth certificate, passport, Aadhaar)

- Address proof (ration card, electricity bill)

- Affidavits from both parties

- ID proofs of witnesses

- Passport-size photographs of the couple and a marriage photograph

- Divorce or death certificate, if applicable

Procedure

- Couple visits marriage registrar or court with required documents

- Submit application form for marriage registration

- Verification by registrar followed by 30-day objection period (in Special Marriage Act)

- Post-verification, marriage is registered and a legal marriage certificate is issued

- Lawyers and marriage bureaus can assist in the process for smooth registration