A marriage certificate is an important legal document that officially recognizes your marriage. Whether you are a local or foreign citizen, you can easily obtain a marriage certificate by marrying a Bangladeshi under Bangladeshi law. This article outlines the application process, legal requirements, types of registers, and the benefits of obtaining a marriage certificate in bangladesh in a simple procedure for all religions. Read also Bangla
Why marriage certificate impotent
Marriage certificate is the main and only legal document of marriage, which proves marital status.
- Passport: A marriage certificate serves as a proof of marital relationship for a passport, which recognizes a change of name or marital status.
- Foreigner Marriage: In the case of foreign national marriage, the marriage certificate serves as a valid proof of marital relationship, which is essential for visa, residency applications and other legal processes. It helps in preserving conjugal rights and getting recognition of husband and wife relationship in different countries.
- Spouse Visa: Marriage certificate serves as a valid proof of marital relationship to obtain visa, which is essential in various visa application process including Spouse Visa and Family Travel. .
- Submission at Embassy: Marriage certificate serves as a valid proof of marital relationship, which is essential for visa, residency and other consular services to be presented at the embassy.
Additionally, the marriage certificate confirms the authenticity of the marriage and provides legal benefits, including spousal property rights and other legal protections.
Requirements for Marriage in Bangladesh
Document Requirement:
- Photocopy of passport or national identity card of both groom and bride.
- Four copies of passport size photographs of both.
- If foreign national, photocopy of passport immigration seal.
- A photocopy of visa for foreign nationals.
Others Requirement:
- Groom must be at least 21 years and bride must be at least 18 years.
- Both should be unmarried, divorced or widowed should provide proper documents.
- Both parties must voluntarily agree to the marriage.
Where and How to get marriage certificate
The application has to be submitted by submitting the necessary documents to the marriage register. A marriage registrar authorized by the Government of Bangladesh completes the marriage registration and issues the marriage certificate accordingly. Marriage registrars differ by religion, so you need to find the right registrar according to your religion. Marriage registration fees vary by religion and registrar. So if you share your case with us we can tell you from which registrar you will get the certificate and how much the fee will be.
Note that online application is not accepted in Bangladesh, but appointment can be made by providing name and address online. Application is not mandatory in all cases.
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Types of marriage registers in Bangladesh
- Registrar of Muslim Marriages (1961): If both the boy and girl are Muslims, they can register the marriage and obtain a certificate under the Muslim Family Act, 1961.
- Registrar of Hindu Marriages (2012): If both the boy and the girl are Hindus, they can register the marriage under the Hindu Marriage Registration Act 2012 and get the certificate.
- Registrar of Christian Marriages (1872): If both the boy and girl are Christians, they can register the marriage and obtain a certificate under christian marriage registration Act, 1872.
- Special Marriage Registrar (1872): Special marriage registrar (1872) If boy and girl are of two religions, can register marriage under Special Marriage Act 1872 and get certificate. According to the Special Marriage Act 1872, 14 days prior notice must be given to the registrar to register the marriage. (India does not accept any registration other than special marriage certificate.)
If the marriage certificate use for visas abroad, submitted to the embassy or for other purposes, it must be certified by the notary public, the Ministry of Law, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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How long is the process?
We complete the entire process very quickly. As shown in the picture, the marriage registration and certificate were issued on 17-12-23, notarized on 18-12-23, and delivered with approval from the Ministry of Law and Foreign Affairs on 19-12-23. However, the timeline may vary depending on the type of registration.
Advice:
- Understand the entire process in detail before starting the work.
- Gather the necessary documents before beginning.
- Consult with an experienced lawyer who specializes in marriages involving foreign nationals.
- Remember, if the marriage registration, certificate, notarization, and ministry attestation are not done correctly, the embassy will not accept the certificate, and the entire process will need to be repeated.
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How We Can Help
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