Application under Special Marriage Act (India)

Open Legal LibraryUpdated 22 Jul 2026

This is a formal notice template used to inform a Marriage Officer of an intended marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It provides placeholders for the groom and bride to declare their personal details, marital status, and residency information as required by law.

Application under Special Marriage Act – Schedule II

SCHEDULE II (SEE SECTION 5) OF SPECIAL MARRIAGE ACT, 1954

To,

The Marriage Officer,
District _____,
________.

Sir,
We hereby give you notice that a marriage under Special Marriage Act, _____ is intended to be solemnized between us within _____ months from the date thereof:-

1- Groom         :   _____ Son of _____ Resident of _____
2 Bride        :   _____Daughter of  _____ Resident of _____
3 Marital Status    : Married / Un-married
4 Occupation        : _____
5 Date of Birth      : _____ and _____
6 Permanent Address: i) – Resident of _____
ii) – Resident of_____

7-   Whether both parties:      _____ (Unmarried, widow, divorcee)

Witness our hands this __ day of _____, _____ at _____.

Place:-_____

EXECUTANTS:
_____ (Groom)              _____(Bride)

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