Marriage Registration in Telangana

1. This act mandates the compulsory registration of all marriages performed in Telangana, irrespective of religion or community
2. It ensures that every marriage is legally recorded and provides a valid marriage certificate as a proof.

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

1. Applicable to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist couples
2. The marriage must be solemnized as per Hindu customs and rituals
3. Registration under this act provides legal validity to the marriage and is required for various legal purposes.

Special Marriage Act, 1954

1. Applicable to inter-religion marriages or civil marriages
2. This act allows couples of different religions to register their marriage
3. A 30-day notice period is required before the marriage can be registered.

Christian Marriage Act, 1954

1. Applicable to Christian couples
2. The marriage must be solemnized in a church and registered with the local marriage registrar.

Eligibility Criteria for Marriage Certificate in Telangana

For applying for a marriage certificate in Telangana, there are certain conditions that must be met. These are as follows:

1. The bride must be at least 18 years old, and the groom must be at least 21 years old
2. Both bride and groom must be Indian citizens
3. The marriage must have taken place in Telangana
4. The application can be made within 30 days of the marriage, but late registrations are also allowed with a penalty fee.

Documents Required for Applying Marriage Certificate in Telangana

Below is the list of documents that are required to get the marriage certificate:

1. Application form signed by both bride and groom
2. Proof of age (birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or Aadhaar card)
3. Proof of address (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or utility bills)
4. Marriage invitation card or photographs of the marriage ceremony
5. Affidavit stating the date and place of marriage
6. Two passport-sized photographs of both bride and groom
7. Witness proof (Aadhaar card or voter ID of at least two witnesses).

How to Apply for Marriage Certificate in Telangana

You can easily get marriage certificate by following the below steps:

Online Process

1. Visit official Telangana Meeseva website
2. Register and log in to the portal
3. Fill the marriage certificate application form
4. Upload the required documents
5. Pay the applicable fee through online mode
6. Schedule an appointment for verification at the nearest Meeseva center or marriage registrar office
7. After verification, the certificate will be issued and sent to your registered address.

Offline Process

1. Visit the nearest Meeseva center or marriage registrar office
2. Collect and fill the application form with required details
3. Submit the form along with the required documents
4. Pay the fee at the center
5. After verification, the certificate will be issued.

Fee Structure for Marriage Certificate in Telangana

Below you can find the fee structure for getting marriage certificate in Telangana:

Special Schemes to Avail with Marriage Certificate in Telangana

Here are some special schemes to get marriage certificate:

Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme

1. Provides financial assistance of Rs.1,00,116 per bride
2. The amount is directly transferred to the bride’s bank account.

Shaadi Mubarak Scheme

1. Provides financial assistance of Rs.1,00,116 per bride
2. The amount is directly transferred to the bride’s bank account.

Marriage Gift Scheme

It is a welfare program initiated by the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, offering financial support to unmarried women workers and the daughters of registered building and construction workers who have reached 18 years older with financial support of Rs.30,000.