The Karnataka government could soon start issuing marriage certificates online for people marrying under the Hindu Marriages Act, eliminating the necessity to visit the sub-registrar’s office for this purpose.
The state government has already launched a pilot project in Malleswaram sub-registrar’s office, which would issue marriage certificates virtually from February 16, 2024. Only registered users will be able to avail of the facility on the Kaveri 2.0 portal.
Depending on the of the project, the state will launch it across Karnataka. When that happens, a person applying for a marriage certificate in Karnataka can simply visit the Kaveri 2.0 portal and submit the necessary documents after logging in. After document verification, the sub-registrar will issue a digital copy of the marriage certificate, carrying a QR code. Officials will be able to scan this QR code and verify the authenticity of the document.
However, people marrying under the Special Marriages Act will continue to first apply online for a marriage certificate and then visit the sub-registrar’s office for the final verification.
Documents needed to apply for marriage certificate online on Kaveri 2.0
- Aadhaar card of the spouse
- Age proof of spouses
- Wedding invitation
- ID and address proof of 3 witnesses
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