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Christian Marriage – Certified Copy Request – Citizen’s Portal User Manual

The Christian Marriage Certified Copy Request Citizen’s Portal User Manual is official guidance from the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps, carrying a 2019 copyright. It explains how citizens can use the online portal to search for a registered Christian marriage, apply for a copy of the marriage extract, provide applicant details and proceed to payment.

Category
Registration and stamp duty
Pages
23
Status
In force
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What the manual covers

The Christian Marriage Certified Copy Request Citizen’s Portal User Manual provides online application instructions for people seeking a copy of a Christian marriage certificate or marriage extract. It is issued by the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028, and carries a 2019 copyright.

The guidance is relevant to a person who needs to find a Christian marriage registration and request its extract through the citizen portal. It describes the portal screens, information to enter and buttons used during the process.

Starting an application

The Christian Marriage Certified Copy Request Citizen’s Portal User Manual directs applicants to:

  • Log in to the website using a username and password.
  • Open Registration, select Marriage Registration, and then choose Copy of Marriage Extract.
  • Select the marriage type from the dropdown menu.
  • Choose whether to search registration wise or name wise.
  • Enter the relevant search criteria and run the search.
  • Review the marriage list and select Apply Extract for the required entry.

Marriage and applicant details

The citizen portal displays the marriage registration number, type of marriage, registration date, husband’s name, wife’s name and registered office. The applicant must then select the person applying for the copy.

Key application steps include:

  • Check the applicant details that are automatically populated.
  • Enter the applicant’s contact details.
  • Enter address details.
  • Manually provide other requested details.
  • Select Apply Extract to open the acknowledgement copy.
  • Use Reset to clear the fields or Back to return to previous pages.

The manual also instructs users to select the applicant type, applicant name and office name. In that part of the process, it states that address details are optional.

Acknowledgement, corrections and payment

The citizen portal sends a copy of the extract to the registered email address. If information needs to be changed, the applicant can select Edit Application. The applicant can then select Proceed for payment or Close.

The manual explains common portal controls, including Previous, Proceed, Update, Cancel, Add, Reset, Edit, Delete, Search, Save as Draft and Save and Continue. Mandatory fields must be completed before the application can move forward.

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Common questions

How do I find a Christian marriage record on the citizen portal?

After logging in, open Registration, select Marriage Registration and choose Copy of Marriage Extract. You can search registration wise or name wise, enter the relevant criteria and select Apply Extract from the results.

What marriage information will the portal display?

The portal displays the registration number, type of marriage, marriage registration date, husband’s name, wife’s name and registered office.

Can I correct the application before making payment?

Yes. The manual says to select Edit Application if changes are needed, and then select Proceed for payment.

How will I receive the marriage extract?

The manual states that a copy of the extract is sent to the registered email address.