A Marriage Certificate is an important document once you get married. It is recommended to register your marriage within a few days of getting married.
The Register General of Marriages, Government of West Bengal has made it easier to apply for a marriage certificate through the official website at rgmwb.gov.in.
In this article, you will get to know the following details about marriage certificate registration in West Bengal.
Let’s see each of these points in detail.
Documents Required to apply online for marriage certificate
The documents you need to apply online for a marriage certificate in West Bengal are,
- 1 Passport-size photo of the Groom/Husband and Bride/Wife each.
- ID proof with the date of birth of Groom/Husband and Bride/Wife each.
- Present address proof of Groom/Husband and Bride/Wife each.
- Permanent address proof of Groom/Husband and Bride/Wife each.
- Left Thumb Impression (LTI) of Groom/Husband and Bride/Wife each.
- Marriage Invitation card (optional).
Steps to apply online for marriage certificate in West Bengal
To register your marriage in West Bengal online,
Step 1: Go to the official website
- First, go to the official website of the West Bengal Registrar General of Marriages at rgmwb.gov.in.
- Next, click on the “Register your marriage” option.
- A new page will open in front of you.
- Next, click on the “Click here to apply” option.
- The user registration page will open.
Step 2: Register on the portal
- Next, enter your name and other details in the specified field.
- Next, enter your email ID. An OTP will be sent to that email.
- Next, enter the OTP in the specified field and click on the ‘Verify’ button.
- Next, enter your mobile number and click on the ‘Register’ button.
Step 3: Fill out the application form
- The marriage registration form will appear in front of you.
- Next, select the relevant act of marriage.
- Next, enter the details of the bride and groom and upload the required documents in the specified fields.
- Next, enter details of social marriage and upload the Marriage Invitation card (if present).
- Next, enter the details of the children (if present).
- Next, enter the details of the marriage officer.
- Next, enter the details of registration.
Step 4: Submit application form
- After all the details are properly filled in the form, enter the captcha code in the specified field.
- Next, check all the checkboxes.
- Next, click on the ‘Save as Draft’ button. An OTP will be sent to that email.
- Next, enter the OTP in the specified field and click on the ‘Verify’ button.
- Next, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
You can take a printout of the application form before submission.
Then you need to reach the location selected at the time which you have selected during the form submission. Your selected marriage officer may contact you for further processing and other details.
You can also contact your nearest marriage registration office for any query regarding your application.
By following these steps, you can easily apply for a Marriage Registration online and get a certificate through the official website of the Register General of Marriages, Government of West Bengal at rgmwb.gov.in.