Marriage Certificate

Important Instructions :

 The Consulate General of Afghanistan in Mumbai issues marriage certificates only when:

  • Both the bride and groom, or their legally authorized representatives with a valid and properly attested Wakalatnama (Power of Attorney), are physically present during the registration process.
  • Two adult serving as witnesses must also be physically present and carry valid identification.

Please ensure all documents are complete to avoid delays.

No. Requirement Details / Notes
1 Valid Passports Copies of valid passports of both husband and wife
2 Tazkira / National ID Tazkira or National ID copies
3 Photographs Two recent passport-sized photos of each applicant
4 Proof of Marital Status If previously married, provide divorce or death certificate
5 Witnesses Two adult competent male witnesses must also be present in person
6 Witness ID Passport or Tazkira copies of both witnesses
7 Previous Nikahnama If already married, provide original Nikahnama
8 Fees $50 USD - Payable at the Consulate on the day of appointment

The Consulate General issues a Marriage Certificate (زوجیت خط) for already married couples, who live in India. Both husband and wife MUST be present at the Consulate General at the time of appointment along with FIVE adult witnesses/assertors.

Visit In-person. Both husband and wife and FIVE adult witnesses MUST be present at the Consulate General at the time of appointment along with a request letter and required documents.

  1. Marriage Certificate Form (فورم زوجیت خط).
  2. Required Documents and Witnesses (Iqrarkunendagan and Shahedaan). Please read the information below carefully and prepare for your appointment accordingly.
    The following persons and documents MUST be present at the Embassy during your appointment.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proof of Identity. (1) One copy of Tazkira or Passport of both applicants; (2) one copy of Tazkira or passport (Afghan, Indian) of each assertor and witness; and (3) one copy of driver license of the applicants and assertors/witnesses.
  • Photographs. (1) Two recent photographs (size: 4x4.5 cm) of both applicants; (2) two recent photographs of each witness/assertor.
  • Assertors (Iqrar Konendagan): THREE adult assertors should be present at the time of appointment along with the applicants. All three assertors should have their proof of identities and photographs.
  • Witnesses (Shahedaan): in addition to 3 assertors, TWO adult witnesses should be present at the time of appointment along with the applicants. Both witnesses should have their proof of identities and photographs.
  • Fee: An applicant should pay $50 for ONE application.