{"id":46169,"date":"2025-04-24T18:01:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T12:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/?p=46169"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:51:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:21:26","slug":"court-marriage-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Court Marriage Process: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Court marriage is the legal union solemnized under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It is also called a civil or registry marriage. Court marriage allows couples to marry by going through formalities without any religious ceremonies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, the court marriage process, required documents, and legal formalities are explained. It covers eligibility, procedures, and rights to help couples a legally recognised union.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#What_is_court_marriage\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">What is court marriage?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Important_Legislation_Concerning_Court_Marriages\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Important Legislation Concerning Court Marriages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Court_Marriage_Process\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Eligibility Criteria for Court Marriage Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Documents_Required_for_Court_Marriage_Process\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Documents Required for Court Marriage Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Documents_Required_If_One_of_the_Party_is_a_Foreign_National\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Documents Required If One of the Party is a Foreign National<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Step-by-Step_Court_Marriage_Procedure\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Step-by-Step Court Marriage Procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Role_of_a_Lawyer_in_Court_Marriage\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Role of a Lawyer in Court Marriage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Court_Marriage_Fees_and_Duration\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Court Marriage Fees and Duration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Legal_Rights_After_Court_Marriage\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Legal Rights After Court Marriage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Difference_Between_Court_Marriage_vs_Religious_Marriage\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Difference Between Court Marriage vs. Religious Marriage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/court-marriage-process\/#Conclusion\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_court_marriage\"><\/span><b>What is court marriage?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Court marriage is a legally recognised union conducted before a marriage officer, without religious or traditional ceremonies. It is intended for couples of different faiths and backgrounds, just making sure the legal requirements of marriage are fulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Legislation_Concerning_Court_Marriages\"><\/span><b>Important Legislation Concerning Court Marriages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A marriage can thus easily take place in India under the Special Marriage Act of 1954, which is functional and applicable to all citizens irrespective of their religion, or such marriages may also be compulsorily registered under the personal laws governing different religious communities, such as the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Muslim Personal Law, Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, and the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Special Marriage Act, 1954:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This law allows individuals from different religions or castes to marry without converting, making it an inclusive legal framework for interfaith and inter-caste marriages. It upholds secularism, personal choice, and legal recognition of marriages conducted without religious customs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hindu Marriage Act, 1955:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law governs conditions for a valid Hindu marriage with respect to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs, prohibits bigamy, establishes the legal marriageable age, and provides guidelines for divorce, maintenance, and alimony. In addition to discussing the legitimacy of children, it also addresses restitution of conjugal rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Muslim Personal Law:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These religious laws apply to marriages, divorce, and inheritance among the Muslims in India, prescribed marriages being conducted according to Islamic customs and traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Law recognises marriages as performed by Christians and is thus, legal to its validity; however, at least one of the parties must be Christian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a law for Parsis, which regulates marriage, divorce, and maintenance within the community, along with registration of marriages and legal processes of dissolution by divorce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Court_Marriage_Process\"><\/span><b>Eligibility Criteria for Court Marriage Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure a legally valid court marriage, certain eligibility criteria must be met. These requirements focus on age, marital status, consent, mental capacity, and restrictions on close relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age Requirements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For males, the minimum age for marriage is 21 years, while for females, it is 18 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marital Status: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parties must be unmarried, divorced, or legally widowed at the time of marriage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mental Soundness &amp; Free Consent:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consent from both individuals must be granted freely and voluntarily, without any coercion or undue influence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prohibited Relationships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Marriage of close blood relatives is prohibited except for those permitted by personal law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Court_Marriage_Process\"><\/span><b>Documents Required for Court Marriage Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A court marriage in India needs some documentation to complete the legal procedure. In India, some of these documents include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identity and Address Proofs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents like Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, PAN card, or driving license for identity verification, along with address proof such as utility bills, rent agreement, or bank statement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Birth Certificate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth certificate or school leaving certificate, which serve to validate the legal marriageable age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Passport-size Photographs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four passport-size photographs in recent times of both parties involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Divorce Decree\/Widow Certificate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required in case of previous marriage dissolution or the demise of a spouse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Affidavit Stating Marital Status and Nationality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an affidavit in which the parties declare their status regarding marriage, as well as the nationality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_If_One_of_the_Party_is_a_Foreign_National\"><\/span><b>Documents Required If One of the Party is a Foreign National<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When one of the parties in a court marriage is a foreign national, additional documents and legal approvals are required to complete the process. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Additional Documents Needed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A Valid passport, visa, proof of current marital status (single status certificate or divorce decree), and address proof from the home country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legal Approvals Required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the respective embassy along with an affidavit confirming free consent and eligibility to marry under Indian law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"box success  \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box-inner-block\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/span><strong>Confused about what documents you need? Don\u2019t worry \u2014 our expert lawyers at Zolvit will guide you through the entire court marriage process, step-by-step. \ud83d\udc49 <a title=\"Family Lawyer Consultation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/lawyers\/family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Consult a Family Lawyer<\/a> Now and make your marriage stress-free!<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Court_Marriage_Procedure\"><\/span><b>Step-by-Step Court Marriage Procedure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The court marriage process follows a structured legal procedure to ensure validity and compliance with the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: Filing Notice of Intended Marriage:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The partners must submit a notice to the marriage officer of the district where either of them has resided for more than 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: Publication of Notice &amp; 30-Day Waiting Period: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The notice will remain open to public scrutiny for 30 days so that objections, if any, can be raised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: Addressing Objections:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objections that arise will be dealt with according to the law<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4: Declaration of parties and witnesses:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parties and three witnesses declare the marriage before the marriage officer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5: Issuance of Marriage Certificate:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After solemnisation, the marriage officer gives the marriage certificate, thus legally recognising the marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_a_Lawyer_in_Court_Marriage\"><\/span><b>Role of a Lawyer in Court Marriage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of a <a title=\"Family Lawyer Consultation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/lawyers\/family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong>family lawyer<\/strong><\/a> in court marriage is checking and confirming the documents and all the legal requirements therein. Their assistance makes the whole process easier and legal compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document Verification and Preparation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lawyer reviews and verifies the required documents so that they are in accordance with the stipulations of the requisite law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Drafting &amp; Submission of Legal Forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A lawyer reviews and verifies the required documents so that they are in accordance with the stipulations of the requisite law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legal Representation in Case of Disputes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In case of objections or legal complications, a lawyer provides representation and guidance to resolve the matter effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Court_Marriage_Fees_and_Duration\"><\/span><b>Court Marriage Fees and Duration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of a court marriage typically ranges from \u20b91,500 to \u20b95,000, with the entire process taking about 30-45 days. This includes a mandatory 30-day notice period and time for addressing any objections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Government Fees<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Court marriage fees vary from state to state but are classified under the range of \u20b9500 to \u20b91,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application fees are \u20b9100 under the Hindu Marriage Act and \u20b9150 under the Special Marriage Act.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Processing Time<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process takes about 30-45 days depending upon the notice period as well as the other verification steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Rights_After_Court_Marriage\"><\/span><b>Legal Rights After Court Marriage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rights accrued to couples such as inheritance, joint property ownership, and spousal benefits. Legal registration of marriage secures financial security and provides legal recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Right to Inheritance:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After court marriage, spouses gain legal rights to inherit each other\u2019s assets. This ensures financial security and succession rights under inheritance laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Joint Property Ownership:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage grants couples joint rights to buy and sell property; a process that guarantees financial security. Legal recognition provides access to home loans and tax benefits more easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Spousal Benefits:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Court marriage guarantees pension, insurance, and medical benefits. The protection of the law is available for matters relating to divorce, maintenance, and custody.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Court_Marriage_vs_Religious_Marriage\"><\/span><b>Difference Between Court Marriage vs. Religious Marriage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help you understand which type of marriage suits your needs better, here&#8217;s a simple comparison between court marriage and religious marriage based on legal, procedural, and cultural factors.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Court Marriage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Religious Marriage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Legal Recognition<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Marriage Act and applicable to all religions.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized under the several personal laws that exist for different religions (for example, the Hindu Marriage Act, the Christian Marriage Act).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Documentation &amp; Approval Process<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These involve some legal paperwork, a notice period, and an official registration with the marriage officer.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secular in nature, it concerns itself entirely with legality, usually chosen for inter-religious or inter-caste marriages.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Social and Cultural Factors<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducted according to religious custom and rituals with registration considered optional but advisable.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This procedure entails deeply ritualistic and traditional observances, comprising ceremonies and customs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Court marriage is a legal, uncomplicated, and inexpensive way for couples to wed without any religious ceremonies. It is administered by the Special Marriage Act to safeguard its legality, spousal rights, and financial security. The entire process, right from the notice application to marriage certificate issuance, is governed through a laid-down legal framework. While religious marriages have socio-cultural importance, court marriages uphold legality and inclusivity. For guidance on documentation, legal procedures, and registration, Zolvit simplifies the court marriage process with professional assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"box info  \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box-inner-block\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Court marriage is simple and legal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, perfect for couples from different religions or castes who want to get married without any rituals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>No need for religious ceremonies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014just follow the legal steps, submit your documents, and get your marriage certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Keep your documents ready!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You\u2019ll need ID proof, birth certificates, photos, and a few declarations. Foreign nationals need extra paperwork.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>After court marriage, couples enjoy legal benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like inheritance rights, owning property together, and access to insurance or pensions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lawyers make it easier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by helping with paperwork, checking documents, and guiding you if there are any issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Court marriage is easy, affordable, and inclusive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, giving you a legally secure start to your married life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"box success  \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box-inner-block\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/span><strong>Court marriage made easy with expert legal help from Zolvit. Let us handle the paperwork while you focus on your big day<\/strong>. <div class=\"tie-center-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/lawyers?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=cta&#038;utm_campaign=blog-cta\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortc-button big white\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong>Get Legal Help Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Court marriage is the legal union solemnized under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It is also called a civil or registry marriage. Court marriage allows couples to marry by going through formalities without any religious ceremonies. In this blog, the court marriage process, required documents, and legal formalities are explained. 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