How to Register Marriage in Bihar?

A marriage certificate is a legally recognized document that serves as official proof of the marital relationship and is often required for various legal and administrative purposes, such as changing one's last name, updating tax records, or applying for spousal benefits.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for a Marriage Certificate in Bihar

The eligibility criteria to apply for a marriage certificate in Bihar is as follows.

• A resident for Bihar can apply for a marriage certificate in Bihar

• Minimum age for Nale- 21 years 

• Minimum age for Female- 18 years

Documents Required to Apply for a Marriage Certificate in Bihar

Documents required to apply for a marriage certificate in Bihar are listed below. 

• Bridegroom Photo

• Bridegroom Aadhaar 

• Bride Photo 

• Bride Aadhaar

How to Register for a Marriage Certificate in Bihar?

To apply for a marriage certificate in Bihar, you must first register on the Nibandhan Portal. 

Follow the below steps to register for a marriage certificate in Bihar.

• Visit the Nibandhan website. 

• In the ‘other services list/ anya sevaye’, click on ‘Registration for Marriage/ Vivah Nibandhan hetu yaha aavedan kare’.

• Click on ‘Registration’.

• Fill in your name, email, mobile number.

• Enter the captcha. 

How to Apply Online for a Marriage Certificate in Bihar?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a marriage certificate in Bihar.

• Visit the Nibandhan website. 

• In the ‘other services list/ anya sevaye’, click on ‘Registration for Marriage/ Vivah Nibandhan hetu yaha aavedan kare’.

• Fill the Application form duly signed by both husband and wife.

• Upload the necessary documents.

• The submitted application will be recorded in the registry after verification. 

• Applicants will be provided with the receipt for the submitted application

• For the issuance of a certificate, authorities will look for any objection from the public for thirty days and then the process will be executed on the day of marriage by assigned authority and the certificate will be issued as applicable.

•  Post-thirty days, applicants and witnesses will be asked to sign on the registry to endorse their marriage.

• The Certificate will be issued on the same day for the already solemnized marriage.

How to Apply Offline for a Marriage Certificate in Bihar?

Follow the below steps to apply offline for a marriage certificate in Bihar.

• Marriage registration has to be applied offline with the respective registrar in whose jurisdiction the husband or wife resides.

• The applicant must approach the Sub registrar designated as marriage registrar for applying. 

• Fill the Application form duly signed by both husband and wife. Submit it to the receiving authority along with required documents and fees. 

• The submitted application will be recorded in the registry after verification. 

• Applicants will be provided with the receipt for the submitted application.

• For the issuance of a certificate, authorities will look for any objection from the public for thirty days and then the process will be executed on the day of marriage by assigned authority and the certificate will be issued as applicable.

•  Post-thirty days, applicants and witnesses will be asked to sign on the registry to endorse their marriage.

• The Certificate will be issued on the same day for the already solemnized marriage.

Registration Fees for a Marriage Certificate in Bihar

Application for Registration of Marriage- Rs. 100

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

1. Registration of Marriages: Process, documents and fee
2. Nibandhan