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A couple can apply for court marriage before the Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Where to apply: Office of the Marriage Officer in the district Usually located in: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office District Magistrate (DM) office Designated Registrar of Marriages Jurisdiction rule: Application is generally filed where: At least one of the partners has lived for 30 days before filing the notice. Procedure: Submit Notice of Intended Marriage to the Marriage Officer Notice is displayed publicly for 30 days After 30 days, marriage is solemnized if no valid objection is received Marriage takes place in the office or designated place before Marriage Officer and 3 witnesses Important points: Both parties must be physically present during registration and solemnization Witnesses must also be present with valid identity proof After completion, Marriage Certificate is issued by the Marriage Officer and is legally valid across India Court marriage does not require any religious ceremony and is valid for inter-caste and inter-religion couples.
