Court Marriage in Delhi | SDM Office Process, Documents, Advocate

Who is the Marriage Officer in Delhi?

Delhi's Revenue Department administers marriages under the Special Marriage Act and registration of marriages. The SDM of the sub-division where at least one of you has lived for 30 days acts as Marriage Officer. Applications are made online through the Delhi government's services portal and then verified at the SDM office.

Delhi's districts changed in 2026

Delhi's revenue districts were reorganised from 11 to 13 by a Revenue Department notification of 25 December 2025. The new districts are Central, Central North, East, New Delhi, North, North East, North West, Old Delhi, Outer North, South, South East, South West and West; Shahdara is no longer a separate revenue district. SDM (sub-division) boundaries moved with this change, so the Marriage Officer or registering authority for your address may differ from what older websites say. Always confirm your current sub-division on the Delhi Revenue Department website before applying. A further notification of 3 September 2026 aligned registration jurisdiction with these boundaries, with a Sub-Registrar office for each of the 39 sub-divisions.

How the Delhi process runs

Online application. Notice of intended marriage with scanned documents.
Verification. Both parties appear with originals when called.
Notice period. The notice is published and kept open for 30 days for objections.
Appointment. After 30 days and within three months of the notice, you appear with three witnesses.
Certificate. Issued after solemnisation and entry in the Marriage Certificate Book.

If you are already married

If you married with Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist rites, you register that marriage instead. Registration is compulsory in Delhi under the Delhi (Compulsory Registration of Marriage) Order, 2014. See marriage registration in Delhi.

Areas we cover in Delhi

We assist couples across Delhi, including Central, North, South, East, West, North East, North West, South East, South West and New Delhi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we apply in any Delhi SDM office?

No. You apply to the Marriage Officer for the area where at least one of you has lived for the 30 days before the notice.

Is the Delhi application online?

Yes, applications are submitted online and followed by verification in person. Portal steps change from time to time, so check current instructions.

Can a couple from outside Delhi marry in Delhi?

Only if at least one of you has actually lived in the district for 30 days before giving notice.

Disclaimer: This page gives general information about the law and procedure as understood at the time of writing. It is not legal advice for your situation. Requirements may vary depending on the parties' circumstances, applicable law, jurisdiction and the concerned authority, and rules and forms change from time to time. Please consult an advocate before acting.

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