I’m confused. I thought the legal age to get married under the Special Marriage Act is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. But the registrar told me I need to be 21 years old to register my marriage, even though my partner is 19. What should I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Documentation › I’m confused. I thought the legal age to get married under the Special Marriage Act is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. But the registrar told me I need to be 21 years old to register my marriage, even though my partner is 19. What should I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

I’m confused. I thought the legal age to get married under the Special Marriage Act is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. But the registrar told me I need to be 21 years old to register my marriage, even though my partner is 19. What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

The Special Marriage Act does allow marriage at 18 for women and 21 for men. The registrar’s requirement for both parties to be 21 likely reflects a misunderstanding or a local practice. You should seek clarification from the registrar, providing the relevant sections of the Special Marriage Act, or consult a lawyer for legal advice.

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