How to Check Marriage Certificate Application Status Online (India, 2026)

Quick answer. Marriage registration is a State subject, so there is no single national portal. Check your status on your own state's portal and enter your application or acknowledgement number. For example, Delhi residents use e-District Delhi → Track Your Application. Other states use their own e-District, IGR, or municipal portal.

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Registration is the act of recording your marriage with the government. The certificate (विवाह प्रमाण पत्र) is the document you receive once registration is approved.

Two main laws apply in India. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 registers a marriage already solemnised, while the Special Marriage Act, 1954 covers inter-faith or civil marriages and needs a public notice period first.

You will need the certificate for many things. Common uses include a spouse visa, a passport name change, joint bank accounts, and insurance or pension claims.

Open your state's official marriage registration or e-District portal. Examples include e-District Delhi, the IGR Maharashtra eMarriage portal, and IGRSUP for Uttar Pradesh. If unsure, search your state name with the words “marriage registration government portal”.

Look for a link such as “Track Your Application”, “Marriage Registration Status”, or “Verify Registration”. On e-District Delhi this is the Track Your Application page.

Some portals ask you to select a department and service first. On e-District Delhi you select the Revenue department, then the marriage registration service, then your district.

Type the application or acknowledgement number printed on your submission receipt. Many portals also ask for the marriage date or the applicant's name exactly as filed.

Enter the CAPTCHA security code and submit. The screen shows your current stage, such as pending verification, appointment scheduled, approved, or ready to download.

When the status shows approved, use the download option on the same portal. Save and print a copy for your records.

First, recheck the status and read any objection or query note. Many delays are simply a missing document or a name mismatch that you can fix and resubmit.

If there is no movement well past the normal time, you can file an RTI. Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, you may ask the registration office for the status and reason for delay in your file.

The RTI Drafter helps you write this request in minutes. See also RTI for marriage certificate delay and when your marriage certificate is stuck.

Use only the official government portal for your state. Do not enter your details on lookalike sites that promise instant certificates.

Never pay a private agent to “speed up” your status. The status check is free, and an agent cannot move your file faster than the office.

Never share your OTP, password, or login code with anyone. No genuine officer will ask for it over a call or message.

No. Marriage registration is a State subject, so each state runs its own portal. You must check the portal of the state where you applied. The National Government Services Portal lists state services but the actual status lookup happens on your state's own system.

You need the application or acknowledgement number from your submission receipt. Most portals also ask for the marriage date or the applicant's name. Keep the receipt or the confirmation SMS safe, because without this number you usually cannot track online.

It varies by state and law. Under the Hindu Marriage Act the certificate often follows within about 15 days, while the Special Marriage Act needs a public notice period and can take longer. Always confirm the expected timeframe at your registration office.

First read any objection note and fix the issue if one is listed. If the file is simply stuck, file an RTI asking for the status and the reason for delay. The RTI Drafter helps you write it, and our delay guides show the exact wording to use.

Yes, in most states the status check is fully online. You only need to visit the office if the status shows an appointment, a personal verification, or a document objection. The final certificate can usually be downloaded from the same portal.

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• e-District Delhi — Track Your Application
• IGRSUP — Uttar Pradesh registration portal
• National Government Services Portal — marriage certificate services
• The Right to Information Act, 2005 — Section 6(1) and Section 7(1)

Last reviewed: 2 June 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Always confirm your final status on the official portal.