An Act to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases, for the registration of such and certain other marriages and for divorce.

Special Marriage Act was passed in 1954 and it focuses on providing a special form of marriage for people of India and Indian nationals in foreign countries

Normally so many documents will be asked for marriage registration.But basically following documents is enough for get married legally or to get marriage certificate for old marriage.

The Special Marriage Act of 1954 has provision for civil marriages. Those who do not want their marriage to be a religious ceremony can go in for this choice.Marriage between an Indian and a foreign national is done under this act. The procedure for civil marriage is the same as a marriage under the Special Marriage Act.

There is no difference between special marriage,Tamilnadu marriage and Hindu marriage registration.Only the procedure will vary and for special marriage it will take minimum 30 days and for other marriage it will take one day only.

Court marriage is solemnized under the Special Marriage Act. Court marriages many involve the holy union of two Indian citizens or one Indian citizen with a foreigner without regard to religion, caste or creed.