Affidavit for the Registrar of Marriages Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (India)

Updated 7 July 2026

This is a legal affidavit used to register a marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 in India. It serves as a formal declaration by the groom regarding his age, marital status, citizenship, and the legality of the marriage relationship.

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AFFIDAVIT TO BE FURNISHED TO THE REGISTRAR OF MARRIAGES UNDER HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955.

Affidavit of Mr _____________________

S/o, Mr.________________________________________

aged____________________________________________ years,

resident of _______________________________________.

I, the above named deponent, solemnly affirm and state as under:

That I am fully conversant with the facts deposed to below.

That my marriage with Mrs.____________________________(Bride) was solemnized on ________________________________ at (Place) .

That my date of birth is ________________________.

That prior to this marriage I was unmarried/legal divorcee.

That I____________________________ (Bridegroom) and Mrs. _____________ (Bride) are not related to each other within the prohibited degree of relationship as per Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

That I am a Citizen of the Republic of India.

DEPONENT

Signed at _____________ this ___day of ____,

VERIFICATION

I, _______________________________the above named deponent do hereby verify on oath that the contents of the affidavit above are true to my personal knowledge and nothing material has been concealed or falsely stated. Verified at ______this______day of_______

DEPONENT

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