Marriage Registration

Solemnization/Registration of Marriage under the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969

Conditions:

• At least one of the prospective bride or bridegroom must be an Indian national and a legal resident of Uzbekistan.
• The non-Indian partner must submit a No Objection Certificate/Singleness Certificate from the concerned authority, or an affidavit declaring their marital status and willingness to marry an Indian national, duly attested by the concerned authority.

How to Apply:

This service is available only in person at the Embassy. The bride and bridegroom, along with three witnesses (Indian nationals with valid visa status), must be physically present to sign before the Consular Officer.

For Solemnization of Marriage

• All scanned documents should be submitted via email to cons.tashkent@mea.gov.in.
• A notice of intended marriage will be displayed on the Embassy notice board for one month.
• An in-person appointment will be scheduled in consultation with the Marriage Officer after the notice period.

Registration of Marriages under Section 17 of the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969 (Already solemnized in Uzbekistan)

• Email your request along with scanned copies of all required documents to cons.tashkent@mea.gov.in.
• An appointment date will be communicated accordingly.

List of Required Documents:

Solemnization of Marriage:

1. Completed Miscellaneous Services application form with one passport-size photo affixed.
2. Original passports of the bride, bridegroom, and three witnesses + 1 photocopy (first & last pages).
3. Copy of proof of address (utility bill, driver’s license, or lease agreement) of all five individuals.
4. Copy of valid visa or Permanent Residency Card of all five individuals.
5. Notice of Intended Marriage (4 copies): Form-I
6. Advertisement of Intended Marriage: Format & Instructions
7. Declaration by prospective bride and bridegroom in duplicate: Form-II
8. Sworn affidavit by prospective bride and bridegroom in duplicate.
9. Four recent, identical passport-size photographs each of the bride and bridegroom.
10. Fee: US$ 50.00 + US$ 2.00 towards ICWF. Payable at the Embassy of India, Tashkent.

Note: Marriage must be solemnized within six months from the date the notice of intended marriage is presented to the Marriage Officer. If not, the entire procedure must be repeated if the parties still wish to proceed.