Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Name of the organisation : Tamilnadu Registration Department
Type Of Facility : Registration of Christian Marriage

Home Page :http://www.tnreginet.net/tell_me_how.asp
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Registration of Christian Marriage

** Solemnised by Priests, Licencees and Marriage Registrars.
** Extract of marriages registered by licenced Marriage Registrars, Priests is given in the office of the Inspector General of Registration, 100-Santhome High Road, Chennai 28.

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Marriages registered under Indian Christian Marriages Act. :
** Extracts (Certificates) of Indian Christian Marriages Registered under the Indian Christian Act 1872, by the licensee under the act or by Priests are received and the extracts are given in the following Address :
** Marriage Extracts should be applied by bride /bridegroom/ parents. In case, the mentioned persons are unable to come personally any one with authorized letter from either bride or bridegroom can apply.

General Instructions
** The Indian Christian Marriage Extract will be issued only after original Marriage Extract issued by Priest. It should be forwarded to this office through the respective District Registrar Office concerned.
** In case of Marriage extract (RC) received directly from “ARCHDIOCESE OF MADARAS(SANTHOME)”, then Marriage Extract will be issued without the forwarding letter from District Registrar Office concerned.
** If the Self Addressed Stamped envelope is given by the applicant, Marriage Extract will be sent by Post in the case of extract applied with original along with forwarded letter from District Registrar Office concerned.
** The Extract will be issued after searching the Registers for the year mentioned in the application and if finds the same.
** If the marriage entry is not available in the year as mentioned in the application, then the Extract may be applied along with the original marriage extract (Schedule IV Sec.32 & 54) issued by Priest where the marriage was done and with the covering letter forwarded by the respective District Registrar Office”.
** If any entries are not available in the Registers, report of “No Entries” can also be obtained.
** Applicant should ensure the correctness of the extract by getting a sample extract before pasting the Hologram stickers.
** The Indian Christian Marriage Registers for the year from 1872 to 1961 is kept in the O/o. Deputy Inspector General of Registration situated at Rajaji Salai, Chennai. For those period the Extract will be issued after searching the records from that office.

Dowry Prohibition

** Under the Dowry Prohibition Act, demanding or accepting dowry, directly or indirectly is an punishable offence.
** Fine of Rs.5000/- or imprisonment upto 6 months or both.
** District Registrars are authorised to sanction prosecution.
** Registrants may lodge complaints with the District Registrar.

Where a marriage performed can be registered under the Tamilnadu Registration of Marriage Act? What are all needed?
The marriges performed under any religion/ non-customary can be filed with the Sub Registrar where the marriage is performed.
** Memorandum (application) should be filed in duplicate.
** Requirements of personnel law should be fulfilled.
** Bride and bridegroom may be from any religion but should be citizen of India.
** Memorandum should be filled with Sub Registrar within 90 days of marriage.
** With payment of fine it can be filled in the next 60 days.
** Proof of marriage, age, residence, individual identity card for both and for two witnesses, passport size photo for bride and bridegroom 4+4 required.

The marriages performed in Tamilnadu only can be filed. The memorandum should be filed with the Sub Registrar in whose jurisdiction the place of Solemnization belongs.

FAQ On Christian Marriage Registration

Sure, here are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Christian Marriage Registration in Tamil Nadu:

What is Christian Marriage Registration?
Christian Marriage Registration is the process of registering a Christian marriage with the government. This is required in order to obtain a marriage certificate, which is a legal document that proves that the marriage is valid.

Who can register a Christian marriage in Tamil Nadu?
Any couple who is married under the Christian Marriage Act, 1872, can register their marriage in Tamil Nadu.

Where can I register a Christian marriage in Tamil Nadu?
You can register a Christian marriage in Tamil Nadu at any sub-registrar’s office.

How long does it take to register a Christian marriage in Tamil Nadu?
The process of registering a Christian marriage in Tamil Nadu usually takes about 15 days.