Schedule 5 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954
THE FIFTH SCHEDULE.
THE FIFTH SCHEDULE (See section 16) CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE CELEBRATED IN OTHER FORMS I, E.F., hereby certify that A.B. and CD.* appeared before me this …………day of………. 20 and that each of them, in my presence and in the presence of three witnesses who have signed hereunder have declared that a ceremony of marriage has been performed between them and that they have been living together as husband and wife since the time of their marriage, and that in accordance with their desire to have their marriage registered under this Act, the said marriage has, this day of 20……..................... been registered under this Act, having effect as from. (Sd.) E.F., Marriage Officer for (Sd.) A.B., Husband. (Sd.) C.D. Wife. (Sd.) G.H. (Sd.) IJ. Three witnesses. (Sd.) K.L. Dated the day of 20. _______________________ Herein give particulars of the parties. 1
Summary
- This schedule provides the official template for the Certificate of Marriage Celebrated in Other Forms.
- It is used when a couple, already married under a different religious or traditional ceremony, wants to register their marriage under this Act.
- It certifies that the husband and wife appeared before the Marriage Officer to declare that a ceremony of marriage was performed and that they have lived together as husband and wife ever since.
- It includes space to specify the retroactive date from which the registration of the marriage is effective.
- It requires the official signatures of the Marriage Officer, the husband, the wife, and three witnesses to validate the registration.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of Schedule 5 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954?
The purpose of Schedule 5 of the civil marriage law is to provide the standard certificate template used to register an existing marriage that was originally performed under a different religious or traditional format.
2. Who must sign the certificate under Schedule 5 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954?
Under Schedule 5 of the Act, the certificate must be signed by the Marriage Officer, the husband, the wife, and three witnesses who are present for the registration.
3. Under which section of The Special Marriage Act, 1954, is the certificate in Schedule 5 issued?
The certificate in Schedule 5 is issued under Section 16 of the Act, which outlines the procedure for registering marriages celebrated in other forms.
4. What specific declarations must the husband and wife make to get a certificate under Schedule 5 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954?
Under Schedule 5 of the Act, the husband and wife must declare in the presence of the Marriage Officer and three witnesses that a ceremony of marriage was performed between them and that they have been living together as husband and wife since then.
Test yourself
1.Under Schedule 5 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954, what is the designation of the marrying parties on the certificate?
2.According to the template in Schedule 5 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954, the certificate contains a specific clause indicating that the registration has effect from when?
3.Under which section of The Special Marriage Act, 1954, is a Marriage Officer authorized to issue the certificate of marriage celebrated in other forms as laid down in Schedule 5?
4.In contrast to a certificate issued under Schedule 4 of The Special Marriage Act, 1954, what must the parties declare to the Marriage Officer to obtain a certificate under Schedule 5?