What is the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 is the central law that governs marriages between Hindus (which includes Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists by definition under Section 2). Under Section 8, the State Government may make rules for the registration of marriages — Delhi has done so through the Delhi (Compulsory Registration of Marriage) Order, 2014.
Who Can Use HMA Section 8 at Tis Hazari?
- Both partners are Hindu / Sikh / Jain / Buddhist by religion
- Groom is 21+, bride is 18+
- Both are of sound mind, capable of giving consent
- Neither has a living spouse from a previous marriage (monogamy)
- Not within prohibited degrees of relationship (unless custom permits)
HMA Process at Tis Hazari Court — Same Day
- Free document verification on WhatsApp 1 day prior
- Arya Samaj ceremony at our registered Mandir (8:30–10 AM)
- Mandir Certificate stamped by priest with seal
- Joint affidavit drafted & notarised in our office
- SDM filing at Tis Hazari Court 2nd floor (11 AM–1 PM)
- Couple + witnesses appear before SDM (2–4 PM)
- Form-V Certificate issued same evening or next morning
Documents Required Under HMA at Tis Hazari
| Document | Format | Copies |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Original + photocopy | 2 each partner |
| DOB Proof | 10th certificate / passport / birth cert | 1 each |
| Passport-Size Photos | White background | 4 each |
| Wedding Photograph | From Mandir ceremony (we provide) | 1 |
| Mandir Marriage Certificate | From Arya Samaj (we provide) | Original |
| Witness Aadhaar | Original + copy | 2 witnesses |
| Divorce/Death Certificate | If applicable | Original |
Total Cost — HMA Section 8 at Tis Hazari
₹7,100 all-inclusive (with Arya Samaj ceremony) — or ₹6,000 for SDM registration only if your religious ceremony is already done. Covers Vedic ceremony, Mandir certificate, samagri, pandit, varmala, mandap, joint affidavit, notary, SDM filing, government fee, Form-V certificate, and 1 set of laminated copies. No extras, no surprises.
Validity of Form-V Marriage Certificate
The Form-V issued under HMA Section 8 by SDM Tis Hazari is recognised:
- Across India for passport, visa, name change, joint accounts
- For all Indian government applications
- For all bank, insurance, EPF, and PAN updates
- Internationally (after MEA apostille — additional service available)
HMA vs SMA — Which Is Right for You?
| Feature | HMA Section 8 | Special Marriage Act |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Same day possible | 30+ days |
| Religion | Both Hindu/Sikh/Jain/Buddhist | Any religion / inter-faith |
| Ceremony | Religious (Arya Samaj) | Civil (no religious ritual needed) |
| Cost | ₹7,100 | ₹15,000 |
| Privacy | Higher | 30-day notice publicly posted |
| Witnesses | 2 | 3 |