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When a marriage was not registered at the time (common for religious weddings), the registrar, passport office, visa section or a bank asks for a sworn joint affidavit by both spouses giving the date, place and form of marriage, with photos and witnesses' details. Kerala's Common Rules for marriage registration and the Special Marriage Act both accept such affidavits as supporting evidence.
We, (1) Joel Mathew, aged 30 years, son of Mathew Philip, and (2) Anna Joel (née Anna George), aged 28 years, daughter of George Kurian, both residing at Mathews Villa, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala 689101, do hereby jointly and solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. We were married to each other on 12 January 2025 at St. George Orthodox Church, Thiruvalla, according to Christian rites and ceremonies, in the presence of our relatives and friends.
2. The marriage was solemnised by Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese, Vicar, and is recorded in the church's marriage register at serial no. 2025/07.
3. At the time of marriage neither of us had a spouse living and we were not within the prohibited degrees of relationship. We have been living together as husband and wife since the marriage.
4. We are making this affidavit for registering our marriage with the Registrar of Marriages (Common), Thiruvalla Municipality, and for adding the spouse's name in our passports.
Verification: Verified at Thiruvalla on 2 November 2026 that the above contents are true and correct.
Names, numbers and dates above are examples. Replace them with yours.
Rs. 10–100 non-judicial stamp paper by state, notarised. For registration in Kerala, the memorandum is filed online (cr.lsgkerala.gov.in) with this affidavit, the church/temple certificate, two witnesses and photographs. For passport spouse-name addition, Annexure J (joint photo declaration) may be asked for in addition.
No. It supports the application for one. Once registered, use the certificate everywhere.
Kerala allows late registration with a small fee and, for long delays, a district registrar's permission. The affidavit is still the main document.
Special Marriage Act registration; the affidavit wording is the same, the notice period and process differ.
This page is a template and general guidance for a common situation, not legal advice. Rules differ by state and office; check with the office that asked for the document. Last reviewed October 2026.