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Marriage registration · end-to-end
Marriage Registration — Complete Service
Get your marriage registered in Bangalore without the documentation guesswork. Sevantay prepares the full pack, books the sub-registrar slot, coordinates witnesses and hands over the certificate.
Typical timeline
HMA: 7–15 days from appointment booking
Price range
₹ 3,500 – ₹ 8,500 depending on Act and complexity (inter-faith, inter-state, etc.)
Payment
Pay after completion
What you end up with
A legally valid Karnataka marriage certificate issued by the sub-registrar office — ready to use for passport, visa, bank joint accounts and insurance.
What's included in this bundle
Each of the steps below is a full sub-service. In this bundle, Sevantay handles every one of them for you — in the right sequence.
Act selection guidance (HMA vs SMA)
We help you decide between the Hindu Marriage Act and the Special Marriage Act based on religion, inter-faith status, and timeline constraints.
Complete document pack
Address proofs, DOB proofs, photographs, joint photos, and affidavits drafted to the sub-registrar's exact checklist.
Sub-registrar appointment
Slot booked at the marriage sub-registrar for Bangalore Urban (or the correct ward-wise office).
Witness coordination
Reminders and pre-checks for your witnesses so everyone shows up with the right documents.
Certificate handover
Marriage certificate collected and delivered.
Step-by-step workflow
We keep you updated on WhatsApp at every step. You only step in when something requires your signature or presence.
- 1
Share basic details
Marriage date, location of ceremony (for HMA), both parties' Aadhaar, photos and witness details.
You - 2
Act + pack decided
We confirm HMA vs SMA and share the exact document list.
Sevantay - 3
Documents prepared
Affidavits and joint declarations drafted, notarised where needed.
Sevantay - 4
Appointment booked
Sub-registrar slot confirmed; all parties briefed.
Sevantay - 5
Registration day
Our partner accompanies you + witnesses on the appointment day.
Sevantay - 6
Certificate delivered
Marriage certificate collected and handed over.
Sevantay
Documents you need to share
WhatsApp photos are fine. We tell you if a physical original is needed at any step.
- Both parties' Aadhaar + PAN
- Date of birth proof (SSLC / 10th marksheet / birth certificate)
- Address proof (both parties)
- Marriage invitation card / photos / priest certificate (HMA)
- Passport-size photos of both parties + joint photo
- Two witnesses with Aadhaar
Cost breakdown
Transparent. Sevantay's service fee and statutory government fees are always shown separately.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Document pack preparation | ₹ 1,000 – ₹ 2,500 |
| Affidavits (stamp + notary) | ₹ 600 – ₹ 1,200 |
| Sub-registrar appointment + accompaniment | ₹ 1,500 – ₹ 3,500 |
| Government fees (statutory) | ₹ 100 – ₹ 500 |
| Certificate collection + handover | ₹ 300 – ₹ 800 |
| Total (typical) | ₹ 3,500 – ₹ 8,500 depending on Act and complexity (inter-faith, inter-state, etc.) |
Bangalore-specific notes
Marriage registrations in Bangalore are handled by the sub-registrar offices under the Karnataka Stamps and Registration Department. Bangalore Urban district has multiple marriage sub-registrar offices mapped to specific wards. The Special Marriage Act notice can be served at the sub-registrar office covering either party's residence, which gives some flexibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register a marriage that happened a year ago?
Yes. Post-facto marriage registration under HMA is allowed as long as you can produce proof of the marriage (photos, invitation, priest certificate). There is no strict time limit.
HMA vs SMA — which is faster?
HMA is significantly faster (7–15 days) because it documents a marriage that has already happened. SMA requires a 30-day public notice period before registration. SMA is mandatory for inter-faith couples or for those who have not had a religious ceremony.
Do we need to be Bangalore residents to register here?
At least one party must have resided in the Bangalore jurisdiction for 30 days before registration under SMA. Under HMA, a Bangalore ceremony or one party's current Bangalore address is sufficient.
What does the marriage certificate look like?
Karnataka issues a secure, barcoded marriage certificate signed by the sub-registrar. It is accepted for all Indian and most foreign visa and passport purposes.
Are both parties required to be present on the registration day?
Yes, both parties and both witnesses must be physically present at the sub-registrar office.
Ready to start?
Share your details on WhatsApp or raise a request. We'll respond with a written plan, timeline and transparent cost breakdown before anything begins.