Thinking of a civil marriage in Delhi, regardless of faith or background? The Special Marriage Act, 1954 lets you tie the knot with a straightforward court process—no temples or mosques required. Here’s a down-to-earth look at how it works, what you need, and why a good lawyer makes it painless.
The Act lets any two adults marry civilly when they:
Aren’t already married
Are of legal age (21 for men, 18 for women)
Aren’t close blood relatives
One partner has lived in the district for at least 30 days before filing notice
Delhi’s SDMs and marriage registrars know the rules inside out. A local lawyer will:
Draft and file your 30-day Notice of Intended Marriage (Section 5)
Handle any objections quickly and legally (Section 7–8)
Guide you through affidavits, residency proofs, and witness formalities
Book your solemnization date and secure your marriage certificate on time
Ensure court fees (â‚ą150 for SMA vs. â‚ą100 under Hindu Marriage Act) and paperwork are correct to avoid delays
Submit a written notice to the Marriage Officer’s office with:
Signed application forms for both parties
Age proof (birth certificates, passports)
Address proof (Aadhaar, voter ID, utility bills)
Affidavits confirming you’re single, of age, and not related
â‚ą150 court fee receipt
The officer publishes your notice on the office board. Anyone can object within 30 days. If there’s an objection, your lawyer gathers counter-evidence and represents you.
On the scheduled solemnization day, you, your partner, and three witnesses sign a declaration in front of the Marriage Officer.
Once solemnized, the officer records it in the Marriage Certificate Book and issues your certificate on the spot or within a few days.
Application form signed by both parties
Proof of age: birth certificate/passport
Proof of residence: voter ID/ration card/utility bill showing 30-day stay
Joint affidavit: marital status, date/place of marriage, degree of relationship
Two passport photos each (parties and three witnesses)
Fee receipts: â‚ą150 SMA filing; additional fees may apply for Tatkal or venue
| Service | Cost (â‚ą) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Notice filing (SMA) | 150 | Day 1 |
| Public notice period | — | 30 days |
| Solicit affidavits & notary | 500–2,000 | 1–2 days |
| Court solemnization & certificate | Included | On appointment |
| Lawyer support package | 3,000–10,000 | End-to-end |
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Mr. Rajkumar Solanki has been practicing in the Dwarka Court Sector of Delhi for the past 10 years.