From confirming which law applies to collecting your certificate — the general path most couples follow.
Reviewed by K K Saxena Associate · Last updated 17 September 2026
If your wedding has already taken place and you now need an official marriage certificate, here is the general path most couples in Delhi follow — from ceremony to certificate.
Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain marriages typically register under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; other or inter-religion marriages generally use the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
The office that handles your application depends on your district of residence — see our areas we cover page to find yours.
Age and address proof for both spouses, wedding photographs, an invitation card or affidavit, and witness details. See our marriage registration page for the full list.
File the application with supporting documents at the Registrar's office, either in person or through the applicable online portal where available.
Both spouses, along with witnesses, typically appear before the Registrar to confirm the details.
Once approved, the marriage certificate is issued — keep both physical and digital copies.
Delayed registration is generally still possible. The Registrar's office may ask for additional supporting evidence given the time gap, but a delay does not usually prevent registration altogether.
The ceremony itself is valid, but the certificate the mandir or officiant issues is not the same as a government marriage certificate. See our Arya Samaj marriage page for how registration follows on from the ceremony.
Some steps may be available through an online portal depending on the current facility at your Registrar's office, though in-person verification is typically still required at some stage.
This depends on document readiness and the specific office's schedule; we give clients a realistic estimate once we've reviewed their documents rather than a generic figure.
Send us your ceremony details and available documents to get started.