Court Marriage in Patna, Bihar

What is Court Marriage?

Court Marriage is a legally recognized marriage performed before a Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Unlike traditional religious ceremonies, court marriage is a civil contract between two individuals, irrespective of religion, caste, or community.

In Patna and across Bihar, court marriage provides a secure and legally valid method of solemnizing marriage with full government recognition. It is especially common in intercaste and interreligious marriages.

The marriage is solemnized in the presence of three witnesses and officially registered by the government authority.

Types of Court Marriage

Documents Required for Court Marriage

• Age Proof (Birth Certificate / 10th Certificate)
• Address Proof (Aadhar / Voter ID / Passport)
• Passport Size Photographs
• Affidavit of Marital Status
• Notice of Intended Marriage
• 3 Witnesses with ID Proof
• Divorce Decree (if previously married)
• Death Certificate (if widow/widower)

Court Marriage Rules & Regulations

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 lays down the following conditions:

• Minimum age: 21 years (Male), 18 years (Female)
• Both parties must be unmarried (or legally divorced)
• Sound mental capacity
• No prohibited blood relationship
• 30-day public notice period

After notice publication, if no objections are raised, marriage can be solemnized before Marriage Officer.

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