Advocate Lovkesh Gupta helps couples from Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula with court marriage, marriage registration and marriage certificates. He guides inter-caste, inter-religion and NRI couples through every step, from documents to certificate.
Court marriage in Chandigarh: how it works
Chandigarh is a Union Territory, so marriages there are registered with the UT’s Marriage Officer or Registrar. Couples from Mohali register in SAS Nagar district (Punjab), and couples from Panchkula in Haryana.
- Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist couples: marriage by ceremony, followed by registration
- Inter-religion couples and foreign nationals: marriage under the Special Marriage Act, with a 30-day notice period
- One partner must normally live in the district for at least 30 days before a Special Marriage Act notice is filed
Marriage registration in Chandigarh: documents
- Age proof and address proof of both partners
- Passport-size photographs
- Affidavits on date of birth, marital status and nationality
- Divorce decree or death certificate, if previously married
- Witnesses with ID proof
Court marriage fees in Chandigarh
Government fees for registration are nominal. Total cost depends on documentation, affidavits and urgency. We confirm the full amount at the start.
High Court protection petitions
The Punjab and Haryana High Court sits in Chandigarh. Couples who marry against family wishes and face threats can file a protection petition there. We advise couples on this.
Couples from Mohali and Panchkula
We also assist couples from Mohali (SAS Nagar), Panchkula, Zirakpur and Kharar with court marriage and registration.
Every case is different. Call to confirm the exact requirements for yours.
Frequently asked questions
Where is court marriage done in Chandigarh?
Marriages in Chandigarh are registered with the Union Territory’s Marriage Officer or Registrar. Couples from Mohali register in SAS Nagar district, and couples from Panchkula in Haryana.
What are the court marriage fees in Chandigarh?
Government fees are nominal. The total depends on documentation, affidavits and urgency, and we confirm it at the first consultation.
Can couples get police protection after court marriage in Chandigarh?
Yes. Couples facing threats can file a protection petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh.
What documents are required for court marriage?
Age proof and address proof for both partners, passport-size photographs, affidavits on marital status and nationality, and ID proof of the witnesses. A divorce decree or death certificate is needed if either partner was married before.
Can court marriage be done in one day?
Under the Special Marriage Act there is a mandatory 30-day notice period, so it cannot be done in one day. Where both partners are Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist, the marriage can be solemnised by ceremony and registered quickly, often within a very short time, depending on the Registrar’s schedule.
What is the difference between court marriage and registered marriage?
A court marriage usually means a marriage solemnised before the Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act. A registered marriage is one already performed by religious ceremony and then entered in the government register. Both give a legally valid marriage certificate.
What is the minimum age for court marriage?
The groom must be at least 21 years old and the bride at least 18.