Affidavit for the Registrar of Marriages Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (India)
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.
AFFIDAVIT TO BE FURNISHED TO THE REGISTRAR OF MARRIAGES UNDER HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955.
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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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About this template
What is this template?
This is a sworn legal statement used as supporting evidence for a marriage registration application. It is not a marriage certificate itself, nor is it a joint petition for divorce. It contains specific declarations regarding the deponent's age, citizenship, and the absence of prohibited relationships between the spouses.
When should you use it?
Use this document when applying to the Registrar of Marriages in India to record a wedding that has already occurred. If the marriage is being registered under the Special Marriage Act 1954, use the affidavit specific to that Act instead.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Paragraph 1 | Personal Details | States the deponent's full name, father's name, and permanent residential address for identification. |
| Paragraph 2 | Date and Place of Marriage | Declares the specific date and the exact location where the marriage ceremony was solemnized. |
| Paragraph 3 | Marital Status at Solemnization | Confirms the parties were either bachelors, spinsters, divorcees, or widowers at the time of the wedding. |
| Paragraph 4 | Citizenship and Age | Affirms that both parties are citizens of India and have attained the legal age for marriage. |
| Paragraph 5 | Prohibited Relationship Declaration | Declares that the parties are not within the degrees of prohibited relationship as defined by Section 5. |
Who it's for
- a couple in India applying for a marriage certificate under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955
- an individual providing sworn testimony regarding their marital status to the Registrar of Marriages
How long it runs and how it's signed
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