Marriage, Legal Heir and Other Certificates for NRIs

Registration rules usually need the couple to appear or give formal authorisation, and this varies by state. If your marriage is already registered, copies can often be obtained through a representative in India. Check current rules with the local registrar.

It is a document that names the legal heirs of a person who has died. In most states the tahsildar or revenue office issues it after an enquiry. Banks, property offices and insurers often ask for it. Requirements vary, so confirm locally.

It states that a person is unmarried, and is often asked for when marrying abroad. Different authorities issue it depending on the state and use, and some countries also want an affidavit or attestation. Ask the receiving office which version they will accept.

A name change usually involves an affidavit, a newspaper notice in some cases, and publication in the state or central gazette. Steps differ by state and by the type of change. A representative in India can usually handle the filing with your signed documents.