Why a marriage certificate is necessary; Here are the benefits

Marriage is not just a social bond, but an important turning point in life, in which the relationship of two people as well as two families is connected. After marriage, not only social but also legal rights are obtained, for which it is necessary to get a marriage certificate. This document gives legal recognition to your marriage and proves necessary in many cases like getting a passport, getting a visa, taking advantage of government schemes or for your rights in the court.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 18 July 2025, 2:41 PM IST

Marriage certificate proves your marital relationship (Source: Internet)

Lucknow: Marriage is the beginning of a new journey in the life of two people. It is a bond of social and family responsibilities as well as legal rights.

After marriage, couples get several types of rights, marriage certificate becomes necessary to prove them. This certificate gives legal recognition to marriage and is helpful in government and administrative work, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

Why Marriage Certificate Necessary

Marriage certificate is the legal document of marriage which proves your marital relationship. This certificate is necessary at many places.

• To get a passport
• In visa application to go abroad
• To take advantage of Government schemes in the name of wife
• In marital dispute or other legal matters in court

Without a marriage certificate, there may be a problem in these works, so it has become mandatory to get it made in today's era.

Process Of Getting Marriage Certificate

Earlier, getting a marriage certificate in UP was a bit difficult and time consuming task. One had to go to different offices. But now the UP government has made it online, which has given a lot of convenience to the people. Now you can apply online sitting at home and get your certificate tension-free.

How To Apply Online?

Go to the official website of the Stamp and Registration Department of the UP government https://igrsup.gov.in/igrsup/defaultAction.action. From there you have to do the following process.

1. Marriage registration form has to be filled.
2. Necessary documents like wedding photos, Aadhaar card, witnesses' details have to be uploaded.
3. After filling all the details correctly, submit the form.
4. If all the documents are found to be correct, the application will be accepted.
5. You have to go to the selected office on any working day within 30 days and get the marriage certificate.

Necessary Documents And Fees

• Wedding photos
• Aadhaar cards of the bride and groom
• Witness details
• Other marriage certificates (if any)

A fee of between Rs 100 and Rs 200 has to be paid for online application. It is important to upload the correct documents, otherwise the application may be rejected and the whole process will have to be started again.