The Velvet Knot Journal
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Honest guides on cost, timelines, traditions, and what really happens behind a well-planned Indian wedding.
Marriage Registration in Andhra Pradesh 2026: Full Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In Andhra Pradesh, marriages are registered under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act, and under the state’s compulsory registration provisions, through the Registration and Stamps Department and its online portal, with verification at the Sub-Registrar office. You provide age and address proof, photographs, […]
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Marriage Registration in Punjab 2026: Anand Karaj & Law
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In Punjab, a Sikh wedding solemnised by Anand Karaj can be registered under the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 (which since the 2012 amendment provides for registration of Anand Karaj marriages), while other marriages register under the Hindu Marriage Act or the civil Special Marriage Act. […]
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Marriage Registration in Kerala 2026: Kochi Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 Kerala has a distinctive system: under the Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules, 2008, every marriage in the state, of any religion, is compulsorily registered with the Local Self Government Registrar (the panchayat, municipality or corporation), in addition to any registration under a religion-specific Act. […]
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Marriage Registration in Uttar Pradesh 2026: Lucknow Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In Uttar Pradesh, marriage registration is compulsory under the Uttar Pradesh Marriage Registration Rules, 2017, alongside the central Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act, and is done online through the IGRSUP portal of the Stamp and Registration Department, with verification before the Sub-Registrar. You […]
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Muslim Marriage Registration in India 2026: Nikah & Law
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 A Muslim marriage in India is the nikah, a contract under Muslim personal law, documented in the nikahnama and witnessed. Registration is administered by the states: several have their own Muslim marriage registration rules or registrars, while couples can also register under the civil Special […]
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Christian Marriage Registration in India 2026: The Law
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 Christian marriages in India are governed by the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872. A licensed minister of religion or a Marriage Registrar solemnises the wedding, usually after a notice and the calling of banns, and registers it on the spot, producing the marriage certificate. Inter-faith […]
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Inter-Caste & Inter-Religion Marriage in India 2026: Law
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 Inter-caste and inter-religion marriages in India are legally valid and most commonly registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, a civil route open to any two Indians with no conversion required. The Supreme Court has affirmed every adult’s right to choose their partner, and both […]
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Apostille Marriage Certificate India 2026: Process & Steps
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 To use an Indian marriage certificate abroad, it is legalised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). For countries in the Hague Apostille Convention the MEA issues an apostille after state-level authentication; for other countries the certificate is attested by the MEA and then the […]
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Marriage Registration Online in India 2026: How It Works
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 Most states let you start marriage registration online through their official portal, such as Delhi’s e-District, Telangana’s Registration & Stamps, Karnataka’s Kaveri, Tamil Nadu’s TNREGINET and Maharashtra’s Aaple Sarkar. You create an application, upload documents and book a slot, then attend the office for in-person […]
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Marriage Registration in Rajasthan 2026: Jaipur Guide
By Team Velvet Knot · General guidance, updated for 2026 In Rajasthan, marriage registration is compulsory under the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2009, alongside the central Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act, through the local Registrar and the state’s e-Mitra / SSO services. You provide age and address proof, photographs, proof of […]
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