1. Eligibility Check: Ensure that both parties meet the eligibility criteria for Hindu Court Marriage registration in India, as mentioned in the previous responses.
2. Document Gathering: Gather all the necessary documents, such as identity proofs, address proofs, passport-sized photographs, and any other documents required by the Marriage Registrar’s office.
3. Visit the Marriage Registrar’s Office: Both parties should visit the Marriage Registrar’s office in the district where at least one of them has resided for the past 30 days. Submit the documents and the notice of intended marriage.
4. Publication of Notice: The Marriage Registrar will publish the notice of intended marriage on the public notice board for a specified period (usually 30 days) to allow for objections, if any.
5. Declaration: After the notice period is over, both parties need to visit the court on the specified date for a declaration of marriage in the presence of three witnesses.
6. Marriage Certificate: Following the declaration, the Marriage Registrar will issue a marriage certificate, which legally validates the marriage.