Congratulations on your Arya Samaj wedding! You have completed a beautiful Vedic ceremony, and now you hold an Arya Samaj marriage certificate. While this certificate is legally valid under the Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937, for many practical purposes like applying for a spouse visa, joint bank accounts, or insurance policies, you will need a government-issued marriage certificate. This guide will walk you through the simple process of registering your Arya Samaj marriage with the court.
Why Register Your Arya Samaj Marriage?
- Universal Recognition: A government-issued certificate is recognized by all authorities, both in India and abroad.
- Visa & Immigration: It is a mandatory document for spouse visas for most countries.
- Financial & Legal Matters: Essential for joint home loans, opening bank accounts, and for insurance claims.
- Social Security: Serves as definitive proof of marriage for all social and legal purposes.
Step-by-Step Registration Process
Step 1: Gather Your Documents: You will need the original Arya Samaj marriage certificate, age and address proofs for both partners, photographs, and ID proofs for two witnesses.
Step 2: Find Your Marriage Registrar's Office: The marriage is registered in the office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in whose jurisdiction either the husband or wife resides.
Step 3: Appointment & Submission: Book an appointment online (if available in your city) or visit the SDM office to submit the application form along with all the required documents.
Step 4: Verification: On the appointed day, the couple and their witnesses must appear before the registrar. The documents are verified, and signatures are taken.
Step 5: Certificate Issuance: Once the verification is complete, the marriage registrar issues the official government marriage certificate, usually on the same day or within a few days.
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