Karnataka Marriage Registration 2024 - Apply Online using Kaveri 2 Software

Karnataka Marriage Registration 2024 online apply process has been started. The state cabinet approves online registration of marriages in state using Kaveri 2 software. CM Siddaramaiah led Karnataka government has allowed couples to submit applications for marriage registrations at Bapuji Seva Kendra and Grama One Centers. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for marriage registration in Karnataka, what is eligibility criteria and list of documents required.

Karnataka Marriage Registration Online Approval by Cabinet

The Karnataka cabinet on 1 February 2024 gave its nod to amend the Hindu Marriage Registration Act, which will simplify the process and pave the way for online registrations. The announcement for Karnataka marriage registration online was made by state law minister after the cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister himself at the Vidhana Soudha. Unlike the current practice of submitting the applications only at sub-registrar offices, the government has allowed the couple to submit them at Kaveri portal, Bapuji Seva Kendra portal and Grama One Centers.

Registration of Hindu Marriages under 1955 Act in Karnataka

This service provides the registration of Hindu Marriages under the act 1955. Law minister said "To simplify the marriage registrations using technology, the cabinet agreed to amend the Hindu Marriage Registration Act. The chief minister announced the plan in the budget. Using Kaveri 2 software, registrations are allowed online. Bapuji Seva Kendra and Grama One Centers are allowed to receive applications".

On January 8, the state government allowed the inspector general of registration and commissioner of stamps to use Aadhaar authentication for marriage registrations. The government simplified the process to increase marriage registrations, fortify the marriage registration process, and mitigate risks of identity impersonation and fraudulent registrations. Meanwhile, offline registrations will also continue for people not willing to provide Aadhaar authentication. The new rule will not apply to registered marriages.

Registration of Marriage under Special Marriage Act 1954 in Karnataka

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 requires the couple to give one month's notice before the registration date and mandates the presence of the bride and groom in front of the sub-registrar. According to the state government, even though the law mandates the registration of marriages, only around 30% are registered in the state. In the fiscal year 2021-2022, approximately 1.6 lakh marriages, including those registered under the Special Marriage Act, were recorded. This figure increased to about 2.04 lakh in 2022-2023. Between April and October of 2023-2024, around 1.35 lakh marriages were registered.

Notably, in February 2006, the Supreme Court issued a directive, mandating states and the Union government to enforce compulsory marriage registration.

How to Apply Online for Karnataka Marriage Registration 

• Karnataka Marriage Registration Forms 2024 [Karnataka Marriage Certificate PDF Download] - https://igr.karnataka.gov.in/info-2/Model+Deeds/Marriage+Forms/en 
• How to Register Marriage under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 [Stamps and Registration] - Seva Sindhu Karnataka Marriage Registration
• Karnataka Marriage Registration Online at Kaveri Online Services Portal - https://kaveri.karnataka.gov.in/landing-page
• Information on Registration of Marriage in Karnataka - https://igr.karnataka.gov.in/new-page/Registration%20of%20Marriage/en
• Kaveri Online Services Information - https://igr.karnataka.gov.in/info-3/Kaveri+online+Services/en
• Karnataka Marriage Office Search - https://kaverionline.karnataka.gov.in/MarriageOfficeSearch/MarriageOffSearch

Documents to be Submitted with Application for Karnataka Marriage Registration

• Memorandam of Hindu marriage Form
• 5 Photos (2B Size together) 
• Age proof both
• Address proof both
• Wedding card
• Application Fee : Rs. 10 for each certificate
• Service Charge (Grama one| B1| K1) : Scanning Fee

Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka Hindu Marriage Registration

• Bride Groom must be atleast 21 years of age. 
• Bride must be atleast 18 years of age. 
• Address of applicants must lie with in juristriction of the SR office.

Application Form for Registration of Marriage in Karnataka - https://www.india.gov.in/application-form-registration-marriage-karnataka