Combine affidavit of marriage (husband/wife).

Last updated: February 12, 2026 Type: Affidavit Format Type: Affidavit Fill the Affidavit

**Sample PDF of the Affidavit is attached at the end.

Why & When This Affidavit is Used

Lost Marriage Certificate – If the official marriage certificate from the Registrar is lost, misplaced, or not issued.
For Embassy/Consulate Purposes – Often asked for visa, immigration, or spouse-dependent applications.
For Bank/Financial Institutions – To open joint accounts, insurance nominations, or housing loans in the spouse's name.
For Government/Legal Records – Pension claims, succession, or change in service records.
For Private/Official Proof – To prove marital status when only a family/religious ceremony took place but registration was not yet done.

Purpose

Provides a sworn statement by husband and wife affirming that the marriage took place, when and where.
Works as secondary proof of marriage if registration is missing or delayed.
Confirms the legitimacy of the marital relationship for official/legal requirements.

Other Important Things

It must be signed by both husband and wife.
Needs to be attested by a Notary, Magistrate, or Oath Commissioner.
Should clearly mention date, place, and manner of marriage (customs/Special Marriage Act, etc.).
Some authorities may still insist on a marriage certificate from the Registrar of Marriages, so this affidavit may act as a temporary or supplementary proof.
False declarations are punishable under BNS (perjury provisions).

FAQs

Q1. Can this affidavit replace a marriage certificate?: No. It is only a supporting document, not a substitute for statutory registration under the Hindu Marriage Act/Special Marriage Act.
Q2. Where is it commonly used?: For visas, passports, joint accounts, insurance, pension claims, and other official purposes where immediate proof is needed.
Q3. Who signs the affidavit?: Both husband and wife must sign as deponents.
Q4. Is a witness required?: Some authorities require 2 witnesses; others accept notarisation. Depends on usage.
Q5. What if only one spouse is available to sign?: Then a single-side affidavit may be filed, but for stronger validity, both signatures are recommended.
Q6. Can this be used abroad?: Yes, but for foreign use, notarisation + apostille/consular attestation is often needed.
Q7. Is stamp paper required?: Yes, non-judicial stamp paper (₹10/₹20 depending on state).
Q8. Is it valid proof for remarriage/divorce proceedings?: It can support marital status but is not a substitute for an official marriage certificate in court.
Q9. What if the marriage was only religious and not registered?: This affidavit can serve as initial proof, but registration under the Marriage Act is still advised.
Q10. How long is it valid?: It has no expiry. Once sworn, it stays valid until contradicted by evidence or replaced by an official certificate.

Downloads & Resources

sample-affidavit-for-combine-marriage (470.47 KB)

Legal Affidavit Document

AFFIDAVIT

We, ___ and ___, residing at ___, ___, ___, ___, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That our marriage was solemnized on ___ at ___, according to ___.

2. That the marriage was conducted with the free will and mutual consent of both parties, and we have been living together as husband and wife since the date of marriage.

3. That this affidavit is being executed for the purpose of ___.

4. That the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.

DEPONENTS

___________________________
(___)

VERIFICATION

Verified at ___ on this ___, that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to our knowledge and belief.