A marriage registered in Armenia is recognised in India if both parties had capacity to marry, and the apostilled certificate can be used in India. Couples can also marry in India under the Special Marriage Act after 30 days' residence. An Armenian spouse can usually apply for OCI after two years of a registered marriage.
- Document route
- Armenian notary and Ministry of Justice apostille, or Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 1h30 ahead of Armenia all year
- Hindu marriages
- Section 8, Hindu Marriage Act 1955
- Civil marriage
- Special Marriage Act 1954
Marriage Registration from Armenia: how it works
For an Armenian marriage, we advise on proof of single status from India and then on using the apostilled certificate in India.
For a marriage in India, we prepare the notice and documents and arrange the solemnisation. We also advise on visas, name changes and OCI.
Where a church ceremony is planned in Armenia, we explain that civil registration is what makes the marriage legally valid.
Armenian civil registry offices usually need the Indian partner's documents apostilled and translated into Armenian; we prepare and apostille the Indian documents in advance.
After marriage, we advise on registering the marriage with Indian records and adding the spouse to accounts.
What clients in Armenia should know
- Obtain proof of single status early.
- Use identical name spellings.
- Apostille the Armenian certificate.
Step by step from Armenia
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Armenia, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Armenia
Armenian notary and Ministry of Justice apostille, or Indian Embassy attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Armenia where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Armenia. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Marriage Registration, or see all services for clients in Armenia and the Cross-Border Family Law practice area.
Questions from clients in Armenia
Is an Armenian marriage valid in India?
Yes, if both parties had capacity.
Is a church wedding enough?
Civil registration is needed for legal validity.
When can my spouse get OCI?
After two years of a registered marriage.
What documents does the Indian partner need?
Usually a passport and proof of single status, apostilled.