• Published Date : 30-08-2025
• By Pandey & Associates

Same-Day Court Marriage in Mumbai: Process, Documents & Fees

Considering a court marriage and need it completed on the same day? Mumbai’s legal framework can allow same-day registration for eligible couples via urgent or Tatkal services. Below is a concise, practical guide to help you prepare and succeed.

What is Same-Day Court Marriage?

A same-day court marriage means the marriage is registered and the certificate issued the same day you complete formalities — offered at some registrar offices under urgent/Tatkal procedures and subject to strict verification.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Eligibility Check
   • Groom ≥ 21 years; Bride ≥ 18 years.
   • Both must be single, divorced, or widowed.
   • No prohibited close relationship.
   • Valid address proof (at least one partner showing Mumbai residency usually required).
2. Document Preparation

   Prepare originals + photocopies:

   • Age proof: birth certificate / 10th mark sheet / passport
   • Address proof: Aadhaar / passport / rent agreement / utility bill
   • ID proofs: Aadhaar / passport / PAN / voter ID
   • Passport photos (recent)
   • Affidavit of marital status / divorce decree / death certificate (if applicable)
   • At least two adult witnesses with photo ID
3. Registrar’s Office Visit

   Visit the Marriage Registrar with both partners and witnesses, submit Form 16 (Special Marriage Act), request urgent/Tatkal processing and present all documents for verification.

4. Solemnization & Certificate

   If verified and allowed, the Registrar may solemnize the marriage on the spot and issue the certificate the same day (dependent on office capacity and successful checks).

Required Documents (quick table)

Document Type	Examples
Age Proof	Birth certificate / 10th mark sheet / passport
Address Proof	Aadhaar / passport / rent agreement / utility bill
ID Proofs	Aadhaar / passport / PAN / voter ID (both partners)
Photos	Recent passport-size photos (both)
Marital Status	Unmarried affidavit / divorce decree / death certificate of previous spouse
Witnesses	2+ adult witnesses with photo ID

Fees

Government fees vary by locality; urgent/Tatkal services usually attract higher charges. Additionally, if you hire professional/legal assistance, expect consultancy fees and nominal notary/affidavit costs.

FAQs

Is same-day available everywhere? No — only select registrar offices and only when documentation and verification are completed satisfactorily.

What causes delays? Discrepancies in documents, absent witnesses, or objections will delay the process.