How to get Marriage Certificate in Nagaland?

Marriage certificate of Nagaland is an official statement that two people are married. In most jurisdictions, a marriage certificate is issued by a Government official only after the civil registration of the marriage.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility for Marriage Certificate in Nagaland.

• The eligibility age to get married in Nagaland is 21 for males and 18 for females.

• A marriage which has already been solemnized can be registered either under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Documents Required

The following are the documents required for Marriage Certificate in Nagaland.

• Application form completely filled and signed by both husband and wife

• Address proof of current residing address which should be on Bride or Grooms Name (Proof of Address- Voter ID/ *Ration Card/ Passport, Driving License )

• 2 passport sized photographs

• Identity proof

• 2 Photos of Bride and Groom in marriage dress taken during marriage ritual to clearly show they are taking part in the marriage ceremony

• Separate Marriage Affidavits in the prescribed format from Husband & Wife

• Proof of Date of Birth of both husband and wife (Documents which serve as Proof of Age preferably 10th class mark sheet with date of birth)

• Aadhaar Card

• Marriage Invitation Card

• Three witnesses to certify your marriage

• 2 affidavit that couple wish to marry each other willingly free from threats is required for marriage at a later stage

• Divorce Decree in case of Divorce

• Death Certificate of the spouse, in case of widow/widower

Note: All the above-mentioned documents should be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Apply Offline for Marriage Certificate

Follow the below steps to apply offline for Marriage Certificate in Nagaland.

• Visit the respective registrar office in whose jurisdiction the husband or wife resides.

• The applicant has to approach Marriage registrars (civil registrars).

• The application form can be obtained from the respective office.

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

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

• The applicant will be provided with the receipt for the submitted application.

• The applicant will be asked to come to the premises on a scheduled date to complete the registration.

• 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.

Application Form

The Application form of Marriage Certificate in Nagaland.