A marriage officer is a person appointed by the State Government after notification in the Official Gazette. The main duty of a marriage officer is to facilitate the registration and provide the certificate of marriage to the parties.1
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Adewoye samuel
July 12, 2023
Can a minister of marriage under act approved worship centre be call a marriage registrar or marriage officer
Section 5 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act provides that marriages can be solemnized by a minister of religion or a marriage registrar. The former is authorised by the worship centre (for example, the priest of a Church) while the latter is appointed by the government. The term marriage officer is used not in this Act but the Special Marriage Act. It refers to a person appointed by the government to solemnize and register marriages
Hi, I am a trained Christian Pastor. My church is not registered. I have around 6 small groups in different states of India. I want to become a marriage officer in order to conduct marriages in my respective groups. What are my options? Please guide how do I become a marriage officer.
Guide on Registration of Inter-religious Marriages
This guide summarizes the legal and procedural aspects of entering into an inter-religious (special) marriage, including giving notice of the marriage, performing the marriage, and obtaining the marriage certificate.
What is the procedure for a marriage by a Marriage Registrar?
A marriage performed by a Marriage Registrar has multiple stages, including the issuing of notice, performance and registration of marriage.
What is the procedure for a marriage by a Licensed Minister of Religion?
A marriage performed by a Marriage Registrar has multiple stages, including the issuing of notice, performance and registration of marriage.
Process Of Registration of Inter-Religious Marriage Under The Act
The registration process for a Special Marriage involves giving notice to the Marriage Officer, signing a declaration, etc.
Who can get married under Christian Law?
Any two persons who are Christians can marry under Christian law. However, there are some minimum age requirements and prohibited marriages.
When and where can a Christian Marriage be performed?
A Christian marriage can only be performed between 6 AM and 7 PM in a church, private dwelling or in the presence of a marriage registrar.
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Adewoye samuel
July 12, 2023
Can a minister of marriage under act approved worship centre be call a marriage registrar or marriage officer
Alka Manral
August 20, 2024
Section 5 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act provides that marriages can be solemnized by a minister of religion or a marriage registrar. The former is authorised by the worship centre (for example, the priest of a Church) while the latter is appointed by the government. The term marriage officer is used not in this Act but the Special Marriage Act. It refers to a person appointed by the government to solemnize and register marriages
Joseph Paul
July 30, 2024
Hi, I am a trained Christian Pastor. My church is not registered. I have around 6 small groups in different states of India. I want to become a marriage officer in order to conduct marriages in my respective groups. What are my options? Please guide how do I become a marriage officer.