Form II, Application for filing Memorandum of Marriage
Form II, Application for filing Memorandum of Marriage, is the official application addressed to the Registrar of Marriages for entering a marriage in the Register of Marriages and issuing a Certificate of Registration of Marriage. The husband and wife must declare that their marriage is valid and registrable under the Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriages Act, 2009, and submit the required memorandum, fees, photographs and supporting documents.
What the application does
Form II, Application for filing Memorandum of Marriage, is submitted to the Registrar of Marriages after a marriage has been solemnized. The applicants ask the Registrar of Marriages to enter the particulars of their marriage in the Register of Marriages and issue a Certificate of Registration of Marriage.
The application records the date and place of the marriage and requires signatures from both the husband and wife.
Who must use it
Form II applies to the two parties seeking registration of their marriage. They must jointly declare that:
- A valid marriage was solemnized between them.
- The marriage is capable of registration under section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Registration of Marriages Act, 2009.
- The conditions under their personal law have been satisfied.
- The information in the application is true to the best of their knowledge and belief.
- A completed memorandum of marriage, prescribed fees and supporting documents are enclosed.
Documents and photographs
The filing requirements printed with Form II include:
- The memorandum of marriage must be submitted in duplicate.
- Passport size photographs of both parties must be affixed to the memorandum, and another copy must be enclosed.
- Proof must be provided for the names, ages and residences of the parties.
- Proof must be provided for the date and place of marriage.
- Photo identity proof must be provided for the parties and the witnesses.
- A self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage must be submitted.
The application includes space to list other documents enclosed with the filing.
Marital status and payment
The memorandum requires each party to state their marital status according to their personal law. The prescribed fee may be paid by cash, demand draft or banker’s cheque. A demand draft or banker’s cheque must be drawn in favour of the Registrar of Marriages.
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Common questions
Do both spouses have to sign Form II?
Yes. Form II provides separate signature spaces for the husband and wife and contains declarations made jointly by both parties.
How many copies of the marriage memorandum are required?
The memorandum of marriage must be submitted in duplicate.
What proof must be submitted with the application?
Proof is required for the parties’ names, ages and residences, the date and place of marriage, and the photo identity of the parties and witnesses.
How can the marriage registration fee be paid?
The prescribed fee may be paid by cash, demand draft or banker’s cheque. A demand draft or banker’s cheque must be drawn in favour of the Registrar of Marriages.
