Tue Mar 18 17:39:31 UTC 2025: ## Mandatory Marriage Registration in India: A Simplified Guide
**Chennai, India (March 19, 2025)** – The legal importance of marriage registration in India, mandated by the Supreme Court in 2006, is highlighted in a recent article published by *The Hindu*. Registration, crucial for inheritance, property rights, and child custody, must be completed within 90 days of the wedding under either the Hindu Marriage Act (1955) or the Special Marriage Act (1954). Failure to register renders a marriage legally invalid.
The minimum age for marriage is 18 for women and 21 for men. The article provides a step-by-step guide to online registration through the Tamil Nadu government website (www.tnreginet.gov.in), detailing the required documents: proof of birth, residential proof, marriage certificate from the officiating institution, wedding invitation copy (if applicable), divorce papers (if applicable), and photographs of the couple. Two witnesses are also required.
Necessary documentation includes birth certificates, passports, voter IDs, Aadhaar cards, or ration cards. Applicants should bring original documents to the sub-registrar’s office. While certificates are typically issued the same day or within a week, delays may occur if clarifications are needed. The marriage certificate is valid for life. The article emphasizes the importance of timely registration to secure legal rights and avoid future complications.
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