Marriage Registration Services in Shillong

Marriage Registration in Shillong: local information

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya (PIN 793001), so many state-level offices that handle registrations and approvals are located here.

Disputes from Shillong are heard first by the jurisdictional local courts or commissions in Meghalaya; the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong hears appeals and writ petitions from the state.

Documents such as sale deeds and marriage records for Shillong are registered with the jurisdictional registering office, and stamp duty follows the rates notified by Meghalaya.

Offices and courts for Marriage Registration in Meghalaya

• Family Court or civil court for Shillong — hears matrimonial and family cases where the parties live or last lived together in Shillong
• Marriage registration authority in Meghalaya — registers marriages under Meghalaya's rules
• High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong — hears appeals and writ petitions arising from Shillong and the rest of Meghalaya; it sits in Shillong

Marriage Registration at a glance

Marriage Registration is the official recording of a marriage by the government, creating a public record of the union. Read the full Marriage Registration guide.

Key documents

• Age proof of both parties (Birth Certificate / Matriculation Certificate / Passport)
• Address proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport)
• Passport-size photographs (individual and together)
• Marriage invitation card / evidence of marriage (for HMA)

Full document checklist

Fee and timeline

Starting price ₹2,999; government and third-party charges are payable at actual. Indicative timeline: 1–7 days (Hindu Marriage Act); 30–60 days (Special Marriage Act due to mandatory notice period).