A marriage between parties one of whom at least is a citizen of India may be solemnized under Special Marriage Act, in India before a Marriage Registrar in India or a Marriage Officer in a foreign country.

Marriage certificate is necessary for all legal formalities.Also it is required to avail cash benefit schemes introduced by Tamilnadu Government.

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the solemnization in India of the marriages of Christians. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to the solemnization in India of the marriages of persons professing the Christian religion;

Normally for marriage registration , the boy must completed age of 21 years and he should be in 22 years. The girl must completed 18 years of age

The Special Marriage Act was enacted to provide a special form of marriage by any person in India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries irrespective of the religion either party to the marriage may profess.

Certificate of marriage is a document, which provides valuable evidence of marriage. Certificate of marriage is a document providing social security, self-confidence particularly among married women.Certificate of marriage is useful in getting the visa for the wife/husband.