Form I, Memorandum for Registration of Marriage
Form I, Memorandum for Registration of Marriage, is an official form under Rule 5(1)(a) for recording a marriage capable of registration under section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriages Act, 2009. The supplied form does not identify an issuing department, order number or issue date, and it collects details about the spouses, their parents, the marriage, the priest and two witnesses.
What the form is for
Form I, Memorandum for Registration of Marriage, records the information and declarations required from a husband and wife seeking marriage registration. The couple must declare that a valid marriage was solemnized between them and that it is capable of registration under section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriages Act, 2009.
The form also requires confirmation that the conditions under the relevant personal laws were satisfied, that the information provided is true, and that no dowry was demanded, given or taken.
Details required from the couple
Form I asks for the following information:
- The full names of the husband and wife as shown in records.
- Religion, with an option to specify another religion.
- Age and date of birth.
- Marital status before the marriage.
- The husband's number of living wives, if he was already married.
- Passport numbers as identity proof.
- Names, ages, living status and available address details of both spouses' parents.
- Photographs, thumb impressions and signatures of the husband and wife.
Additional NRI information
Form I requires extra information for an NRI husband or wife. This includes:
- Passport number, issuing authority and validity date.
- Country for which a visa was issued and the visa validity date.
- Whether residence is permanent or temporary.
- Details of permanent residence, where applicable.
- Social Security Number, if any.
Marriage and witness information
Form I asks for the name and address of the priest who solemnized the marriage or was present. It also requires the full address of the place of marriage, including the village, taluk and district, and the date on which the marriage was solemnized.
The couple must state whether the marriage was previously registered under another Act or personal law. If it was, details must be provided and a marriage certificate or extract from the marriage register must be attached.
Two witnesses who were present when the marriage was solemnized must sign. Their names, father’s or husband’s names, addresses and identity details are also required. The form additionally provides spaces for the priest’s signature, station and date.
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Common questions
Do both spouses have to sign Form I?
Yes. Form I provides for the husband’s and wife’s signatures, thumb impressions and photographs.
How many witnesses are required on the marriage registration memorandum?
Two witnesses must sign. The couple must declare that both witnesses were present when the marriage was solemnized.
What should I attach if the marriage was already registered elsewhere?
If the marriage was previously registered under another Act or personal law, Form I requires details and a certificate or extract from the marriage register.
What extra information is required if either spouse is an NRI?
Form I asks for passport and visa details, residence type, permanent residence details where applicable, and a Social Security Number if available.
