PROCEDURE OF AUTHENTICATION / ATTESTATION OF
CHURCH MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
ISSUED BY CHURCHES IN THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
(Only for Marriage Certificates issued by the Latin Catholic Churches in the Archdiocese of Bombay)
CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARRIAGES: Mr. J. J. VALVI, Deputy Secretary & Christian Marriage Registrar, Government of Maharashtra, Mantralaya Mumbai
VISITING DAYS & HOURS: Tuesday & Friday: 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm
Procedure to be followed:
Bring the latest Original Marriage certificate from the parish within 3 months of issue of the same.
Get it attested from the Chancery at the Archbishop's House, Colaba.
Affix a joint photograph (recent photograph) of the spouses on the reverse side of marriage certificate (photograph size 3 x 2 inch with white background on matt finish paper)
Get it notarized from any registered Notary Lawyer on the reverse side of the marriage certificate.
Make a copy (xerox/photocopy) of the Marriage Certificate - both sides.
For counter signature of the Government Marriage Registrar, please carry the following original civil identity proofs of both spouses along with copies of each: a) Aadhaar Card b) PAN card c) Passport (must if available) d) Driving License (if available)
In case of any one of the spouse’s has passed away, a copy of his/her death certificate is required.
In case both spouses have passed away, the Marriage Registrar will not countersign the certificate.
Ensure that on the marriage certificate, the spellings of both spouses first name’s, father's name, surname & date of birth is correct as per civil id proofs.
It is preferable that both spouses are present to sign the register in the office of Marriage Registrar.
If one of the spouses is abroad, and not able to present oneself before the Marriage Registrar to sign on the register, then the other spouse should carry an authority letter from the other person to get this procedure done.
In case of senior citizens or ailing and house-bound spouses who cannot travel and appear before the Marriage Registrar in his office, a close relative can visit the Registrar with an authority letter addressed to the Marriage Registrar (with all id proofs originals and copies mentioned in Sr. no. 6 of the couple). In the authority letter mention should be made of the name of the relative who will appear before Marriage Registrar. This relative must carry his/her own id proof as well.
Finally get the notary verification from the Officer of Home Department, 9th Floor, New Administration Building, Mantralaya.
Chancery, Archbishop’s House, Fort, Mumbai (February 05, 2021)
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