How to apply for an Aadhaar-verified Karnataka Hindu marriage certificate

Karnataka Hindu Marriage Certificate: To streamline the registration process and alleviate the burden on applicants, the Karnataka government has recently taken a significant step towards modernising its Hindu marriage registration process by introducing an online registration facility for marriages governed under the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. Only around 30 per cent of marriages in Karnataka comply with this requirement, as reported by the state government.

Along similar lines, Krishna Byre Gowda, the Revenue Minister of Karnataka, inaugurated this online registration facility at the Malleswaram sub-registrar office in Bengaluru on February 15, Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, Gowda highlighted the convenience this new system offers. He emphasised that individuals no longer need to physically visit the sub-registrar’s office to register their marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act.

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For individuals who prefer offline registration or are unwilling to provide Aadhaar authentication, the option to register at the sub-registrar’s office will remain available.

In addition to facilitating registrations under the Hindu Marriage Act, the state has also introduced an online application process for marriages falling under the purview of the Special Marriage Act of 1954.

However, this option is not available for those who choose to have a registered marriage under the Special Marriage Karnataka Rules, 1961, and the rule requires a one-month notice and both the bride and groom’s presence before the sub-registrar.

Now one doesn’t have to visit the sub-registrar’s office for registering their marriage under Hindu Marriage Act. A cerificate is generated at the comfort of home by providing wedding invite,video, Aadhaar. One more step towards transparency and service delivery. #revenue #gok… pic.twitter.com/a233SlXO9l

— Krishna Byre Gowda (@krishnabgowda) February 15, 2024

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Here’s how to register online for a Hindu marriage certificate in Karnataka:

To register for marriage on the Kaveri 2.0 website, applicants must select the marriage registration option and provide necessary documents, including an Aadhaar card, details of three witnesses, a wedding invitation as proof of marriage, and SSLC or other certificates for age verification. The application is then subject to approval by the sub-registrar, who will digitally sign the certificate.

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Officials have indicated that the online registration system is currently being piloted at the Malleswaram sub-registrar office and is slated to be expanded to other parts of the state by the end of the month.