How to get Marriage Certificate in Guwahati?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on July 15, 2023




Marriage has to be compulsorily registered to prove that an individual is legally married to someone. In Guwahati, marriage can be registered either under the Hindu Marriage Act, of 1955 or the Special Marriage Act, of 1954. On registering a marriage, a marriage certificate will be issued. 

Eligibility Criteria to get Marriage Certificate in Guwahati

Eligibility criteria to apply for Marriage Certificate in Guwahati.

  • The bride and groom should not be less than 18 and 21 years of age.

  • The bride and groom must have lived for at least one month in the district where marriage is to be registered.

Documents Required for Marriage Certificate in Guwahati

The following documents are required to apply for Marriage Certificate in Guwahati.

  • Copy of the Applicant's ID proof(Bride/Groom) to be uploaded in the annexure section

  • Copy of the Address proof (Voter ID/Passport/Bank Passbook/Aadhaar Card etc) of Bride/Groom

  • Copy of Age proof(Birth certificate/HSLC Admit) of Bride/Groom

  • In case of Intended Marriage, download the Marriage Notice Template and Upload it in the annexure section along with the signatures of both bride and groom

  • In case of Solemnised Marriage, Signature of both Wife and Husband are required to be uploaded in the annexure section

Register on Sewa Setu portal

To apply for Marriage certificate in Guwahati, you need to register on Assam Sewa Setu portal.

Follow the below steps to register on the Sewa Setu portal.

Sewa Setu Register

  • Now user will be redirected to login page. Read the instruction for Citizen related to login and registration.

  • Click on Login/Registration button.

  • Click on the Sign up for MeriPehchan link.

  • You can use RTPS registered/linked mobile number for registration. Please note that if the RTPS registered/linked mobile number is not used in e-Pramaan registration, then linking to your existing RTPS account will fail.

How to apply online for Marriage Certificate in Guwahati ?

Follow the below steps to apply online for Marriage Certificate in Guwahati.

  • Login to Sewa Setu portal.

  • After the applicant has logged on to the system, he/she needs to click the Apply Online tab and select the service they want to apply for and click the apply button after going through the Requirements tab.

  • Applicant has to fill up the form and upload the required supporting documents.

  • After successful submission of the form, an acknowledgement will be generated containing the application reference no.

  • Make the required payment.

  • Post fee payment, an acknowledgement receipt gets generated mentioning the RTPS acknowledgement number in the RTPS portal.

  • The Marriage Registration application is then verified at the Sub Registrar Office.

  • Once Registration application is approved, applicant can take online appointment through RTPS portal/visit the Sub Registrar office after 30 days from the approval of the Registration application.

  • A marriage notice is accordingly generated and displayed at the concerned Sub Registrar Office and the same is also available online in the RTPS portal.

  • Bride and Bridegroom accordingly visit the Sub Registrar Office on the scheduled date and after the necessary proceedings at the Sub Registrar Office, both Bride and Bridegroom perform the marriage physically in front of the Marriage Officer.

  • After the completion of the Marriage and the necessary proceedings at the Sub Registrar Office, Marriage Officer hands over the Marriage Certificate to the Bride and Bridegroom.

  • Applicants are not required to visit the service delivery offices and get in touch with concerned authorities except in cases where inspection/site visit/physical visit of applicant/hearing is mandated by extant acts and rules. Also, the information provided on the website is updated.

Track Status of Marriage Certificate in Guwahati

Follow the below steps to track status of Marriage Certificate in Guwahati.

  • Visit Sewa Setu website

  • Click on "Track Status".

Sewa Setu Track Status Marriage Certificate

  • Click on Services

  • Enter Application Reference Number. 

Apply Offline for Marriage Certificate in Guwahati

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

  • Visit your nearest Public Facilitation Centre.

  • Fill the application form.

  • Submit the required documents.

Fees Required for Marriage Registration in Guwahati

  • Rs. 50/- notice fee

  • RTPS fee of rupees 200/- per application

  • Convenience fee- Rs. 10/-

Time Required for Marriage Registration in Guwahati

After 30 days and before 90 days from the date of publication of notice for intended marriage/application for registration of marriage

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