{"id":570,"date":"2019-06-25T10:41:57","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T10:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/?p=570"},"modified":"2019-07-02T09:56:20","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T09:56:20","slug":"how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get Marriage Registration in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Marriage in India is a sacred sacrament which binds two people together. It is an agreement whereby both the parties agree to spend the rest of their lives together. Married or getting married soon, you should have knowledge about registration of marriage in India. People generally tend to ignore the marriage registration procedure. This is important because marriage will only be considered legal after registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to register your marriage and are unaware about the procedural details of marriage registration, this article will guide you through <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/in\/marriage-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"marriage registration (opens in a new tab)\">marriage registration<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#What_is_Marriage_Registration\" title=\"What\nis Marriage Registration?\">What\nis Marriage Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Marriage_Registration_Certificate\" title=\"Marriage Registration Certificate\">Marriage Registration Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Marriage_Registration_Laws_in_India\" title=\"Marriage\nRegistration Laws in India\">Marriage\nRegistration Laws in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#The_Hindu_Marriage_Act_1955\" title=\"The\nHindu Marriage Act, 1955\">The\nHindu Marriage Act, 1955<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#The_Special_Marriage_Act_1954\" title=\"The\nSpecial Marriage Act 1954\">The\nSpecial Marriage Act 1954<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Online_Marriage_Registration\" title=\"Online Marriage Registration\">Online Marriage Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#The_following_are_the_steps_for_online_marriage_registration\" title=\"The following are the steps for online marriage registration-\">The following are the steps for online marriage registration-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Is_it_mandatory_to_register_our_marriage_in_India\" title=\"Is\nit mandatory to register our marriage in India?\">Is\nit mandatory to register our marriage in India?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Why_is_registration_is_compulsory\" title=\"Why is registration is compulsory?\">Why is registration is compulsory?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Procedure_to_apply_for_marriage_registration\" title=\"Procedure\nto apply for marriage registration\">Procedure\nto apply for marriage registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Document_required_for_Marriage_registration\" title=\"Document\nrequired for Marriage registration\">Document\nrequired for Marriage registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Tatkal_Marriage_Registration\" title=\"Tatkal\nMarriage Registration\">Tatkal\nMarriage Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Marriage_between_an_Indian_and_a_Foreigner\" title=\"Marriage\nbetween an Indian and a Foreigner\">Marriage\nbetween an Indian and a Foreigner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Is_registration_mandatory_if_married_in_Arya_Samaj_Mandir\" title=\"Is registration mandatory if married in Arya Samaj Mandir?\">Is registration mandatory if married in Arya Samaj Mandir?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/how-do-i-get-marriage-registration-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Marriage_Registration\"><\/span><strong>What\nis Marriage Registration?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration of\nmarriage gives legal validity to marriage.&nbsp;\nIn India, the marriage registration procedure is different for different\nstates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already married, then you can register your marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or Special Marriage Act, 1954. Moreover, the Hindu Marriage Act will only be applicable if both spouses are Hindus. It is applicable to Buddhist, Jain or Sikh or anyone who has converted to these religions as well.  Additionally, it also states that if either of the spouses is not Hindu, Buddhists, Jain or Buddhist, then the Special Marriage Act, 1954 comes into picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marriage_Registration_Certificate\"><\/span>Marriage Registration Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/in\/marriage-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">marriage registration<\/a> certificate is an official declaration which states that two people are legally married. If there is any dispute between the parties, then this certificate will act as legal proof for their marriage. In 2006, the Supreme Court made it mandatory to register the marriage for safeguarding women\u2019s rights. Hence, obtaining a marriage certificate after marriage can have various benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/in\/marriage-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Marriage-Registration-1.jpg\" alt=\"Marriage Registration Certificate\n\" class=\"wp-image-750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Marriage-Registration-1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Marriage-Registration-1-300x37.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marriage_Registration_Laws_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Marriage\nRegistration Laws in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The two main laws dealing with registration-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Hindu_Marriage_Act_1955\"><\/span><strong>The\nHindu Marriage Act, 1955<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain conditions which are to be fulfilled under <a href=\"https:\/\/highcourtchd.gov.in\/hclscc\/subpages\/pdf_files\/4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (opens in a new tab)\">The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955<\/a>&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The people wanting to get married should\nbe unmarried and not having a living spouse.<\/li><li>The groom should be 21 years old, and\nthe bride should be 18 years old.<\/li><li>Both the parties have to mentally fit,\nand consent should be freely given.<\/li><li>The parties to the marriage should not\nbe sapindas to each other except if they are allowed under their respective\nlaws.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Special_Marriage_Act_1954\"><\/span><strong>The\nSpecial Marriage Act 1954<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Special Marriage\nAct, 1954, comes into picture when both husband and wife are not Hindus,\nBuddhists, Jain or Sikh. Following are the key features of the Act-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Special Marriage Act is applicable to every citizen of India irrespective of their religion, caste, or culture.<\/li><li>A couple who has already been married according to their religious rituals can apply for marriage registration.<\/li><li>Both parties should be sound and not fall under the forbidden category of marriage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/online-registration-concept-with-isometric-view_23-2147976706.jpg\" alt=\"Online marriage registration is a new concept which is adapted by few states in India. It eases the registration procedure.\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/online-registration-concept-with-isometric-view_23-2147976706.jpg 338w, https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/online-registration-concept-with-isometric-view_23-2147976706-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/online-registration-concept-with-isometric-view_23-2147976706-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Marriage_Registration\"><\/span><strong>Online Marriage Registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online marriage registration is a quick way to register your marriage. But for time-being online registration for a marriage certificate is only available for some of the Indian states. You can register your marriage in Delhi through the official website of Delhi government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_following_are_the_steps_for_online_marriage_registration\"><\/span>The following are the steps for online marriage registration-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Firstly, go to the official website for marriage registration for your state.<\/li><li>Secondly, select your district.<\/li><li>Thirdly, fill the details of the husband and select registration of marriage certificate.<\/li><li>Afterwards, fill marriage certificate form and select the date for an appointment.<\/li><li>Lastly, submit applications along with relevant documents.<\/li><li>After the submission of the application, the applicant will be allotted a temporary number which is printed on acknowledgment slip.<\/li><li>The applicant has to take the printout of the acknowledgment slip and preserve it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_mandatory_to_register_our_marriage_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Is\nit mandatory to register our marriage in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court in <strong><em>Seema vs. Ashwani Kumar<\/em><\/strong> states that the registration of marriage is compulsory. Furthermore in 2014, registration has been made mandatory under the Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration will aid the wives if their husband abandon them without proper cause and have a second marriage. The certificate will act as a proof of first marriage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per section 8, of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, for the purpose of facilitating proof of marriage the State government has the right to make rules and regulations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration of Marriage is mandatory in the following state such as Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Chhattisgarh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_registration_is_compulsory\"><\/span><strong>Why is registration is compulsory?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is compulsory because of the following reason-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For keeping a track on any form of fraudulent marriage<\/li><li>To bring a strict check on Child marriage<\/li><li>For protecting the rights of either of the spouses.<\/li><li>It makes documentation work easier. It helps for getting life insurance policies, opening bank accounts, and passports<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/indian-family_82574-2171.jpg\" alt=\"One can register their marriage by online registration or by offline registration. In the offline mode, the parties have to submit the documents along with the registration fee to the Registrar.\" class=\"wp-image-574\" width=\"232\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/indian-family_82574-2171.jpg 338w, https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/indian-family_82574-2171-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/indian-family_82574-2171-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_apply_for_marriage_registration\"><\/span><strong>Procedure\nto apply for marriage registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the first place, if the parties to marriage want to register their marriage, they have to visit the office of the Registrar of marriage with the documents and the registration fee for verification. <\/li><li>Secondly, the Gazetted officer has to attest the documents.<\/li><li>The application should mention the key details like, for example, whether they have stayed in that area for a minimum of 6 months. <\/li><li>Thereupon after due verification of all the documents submitted by the parties, an appointment day provided for registration. The couple has to appear before the Marriage Registrar along with witness. A person who has attended the marriage can become the witness. They have to provide the PAN card and proof of residence.<\/li><li>Registration is complete within a period of 15 days.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Document_required_for_Marriage_registration\"><\/span><strong>Document\nrequired for Marriage registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screenshot-36.png\" alt=\"There are various documents required for marriage registration such as age proof, residential proof documents etc.\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screenshot-36.png 585w, https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screenshot-36-300x121.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatkal_Marriage_Registration\"><\/span><strong>Tatkal\nMarriage Registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2014 the Revenue Department of Delhi introduced tatkal marriage registration service. It ensures that the marriage certificate is generated within single day. It enables the people to get the certificate within 24 hours at a nominal fee of Rs. 10,000\/-.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marriage_between_an_Indian_and_a_Foreigner\"><\/span><strong>Marriage\nbetween an Indian and a Foreigner<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If an Indian is marrying with a foreigner in India, the Special Marriage Act, 1954 will be applicable where both an Indian and a Foreigner intent to marry in India. In the same way, when an Indian intends to marry in any other country, the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 will be applicable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it can be implied that a marriage solemnized between an Indian and a Foreigner is civil in nature. Moreover in these cases, No Impediment Certificate\/NOC from the concerned Embassy and valid VISA is mandatory.ll other documents are the same as any other marriages performed under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_registration_mandatory_if_married_in_Arya_Samaj_Mandir\"><\/span><strong>Is registration mandatory if married in Arya Samaj Mandir? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many\nparties who are Hindus opt for Arya Samaj marriage. These marriages take place\nin an arya samaj mandir. These marriages follow Hindu customs and rituals after\nthe documents are verified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if one gets married in Arya Samaj Mandir, they still have to get the marriage registration by the Registrar.  As a result the parties have to complete the documentation. After which the Registrar will examine the documents and witnesses before issuing certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By and large India is a country of diverse religions; each of them have their own set of marriage ceremonies. Usually after marriage we often overlook registering our marriage. This may lead to a lot of problems for the bride and groom. Hence, we should register our marriage as soon as possible. It is the easiest and  most uncomplicated legal procedure in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Post a query here at <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">LawyerINC<\/a> and our team of expert lawyers will help you get your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"marriage registration certificate (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyerinc.net\/in\/marriage-registration\" target=\"_blank\">marriage registration certificate<\/a> in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marriage in India is a sacred sacrament which binds two people together. It is an agreement whereby both the parties agree to spend the rest of their lives together. Married or getting married soon, you should have knowledge about registration of marriage in India. People generally tend to ignore the marriage registration procedure. 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