Court marriage registration is often the simplest and most reliable way for NRIs to formalise their marriage in India. Whether the couple is temporarily visiting India or only one partner is currently in the country, the legal process becomes easier when the documentation is organised clearly and the steps are structured in advance. A properly prepared file ensures smooth verification at the marriage registrar’s office and helps avoid delays caused by missing paperwork.

At Your Legal Assistant, our India-based paralegal and documentation team prepares the full set of forms, affidavits, declarations, identity documents, and supporting materials required for a court marriage under the Special Marriage Act. We organise everything in a step-by-step manner so you and your licensed attorney can review it before visiting the marriage registrar. Our goal is to make the process transparent, predictable, and stress-free for NRI couples.

How We Help You With Court Marriage Registration

1. Understanding Your Requirements and Eligibility: We begin by collecting essential details about both partners, including nationality, residency status, prior marital status, and intended place of marriage registration. Once we have this information, we map out your eligibility under the Special Marriage Act and help you understand the waiting period, notice procedure, and applicable documentation. This helps you plan your visit to India more efficiently.
2. Document Preparation for Both Partners: Our team prepares and organises all the documents needed for the marriage registration process. This includes identity proofs, address proofs, passport copies, visa pages, birth details, marital status declarations, and NRI-specific affidavits. We make sure every document is arranged in the format accepted by the registrar so you can avoid last-minute issues.
3. Drafting Required Affidavits and Notices: Under the Special Marriage Act, several affidavits and declarations must be completed before the registration process begins. We prepare all of these documents for you, including the affidavit of marital status, affidavit of age and nationality, the Notice of Intended Marriage, and the declarations required from both parties and their witnesses. We also include NRI-specific confirmations related to residence, passport details, and foreign address proof. All drafts are neatly organised in a clean, attorney-ready format so your licensed lawyer can review, approve, and execute them without any difficulty.
4. Guidance on Witness Requirements and Attestation: Court marriage requires eligible witnesses and proper attestations. We explain who can act as a witness, the identification documents they must carry, and the correct way their signatures should appear on the forms. If any documents need to be apostilled, notarised, or attested by an embassy, depending on where the NRI partner resides, we provide detailed step-by-step instructions so that you meet all legal requirements without confusion or delays.
5. Execution and Registrar Office Guidance: We prepare a clear set of instructions explaining how to file the notice, what to expect during the statutory 30-day waiting period, how objections are handled by the registrar, and the steps that follow before the marriage certificate is finally issued. This guidance helps NRI couples understand the entire process in advance, manage their timelines, and avoid last-minute issues when coordinating between countries.
6. Delivery of a Complete Marriage Registration Pack: Once everything is finalised, we deliver a complete, well-organised registration pack that includes all affidavits, declarations, the Notice of Intended Marriage, witness details, copies of required IDs, and a registrar-office checklist. We also include execution guidelines and notes for your attorney so the process remains smooth and fully compliant. This ensures you walk into the registrar’s office completely prepared, with every document in order.

Why Choose Your Legal Assistant

Our India-based paralegal team specialises in preparing documentation for NRI legal requirements, especially procedures involving registration and compliance. We make the process easy by organising every step in a structured, clear format that aligns with registrar requirements. All information is handled confidentially, and every draft is prepared for your licensed attorney to review and finalise before submission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What documents do you prepare for NRI court marriage registration?

We prepare affidavits, declarations, notice forms, proof compilations, witness formats, and step-by-step execution notes.

2. Do you accompany clients to the registrar office?

No. We provide documentation and procedural guidance only. Execution and submission must be handled by you or your authorized representative.

3. Who prepares the documents?

All drafts are prepared by our India-based paralegal team and foreign-qualified legal support professionals.

4. Can couples living abroad use this service?

Yes. This service is designed specifically for NRIs and couples residing outside India who wish to register their marriage in India.

Make your court marriage registration in India smooth, clear, and stress-free.

Let Your Legal Assistant prepare your complete filing pack, ready for review by your licensed attorney.