Court marriage, Arya Samaj marriage and registration, name and date of birth changes in the gazette, newspaper notices, affidavits, rent agreements, powers of attorney, wills, legal notices, consumer complaints, heir certificates and business registrations. Each service shows its live price and timeline, booking is free with no advance payment, and you can track your order online. Not sure what you need? Describe it in the form and an advocate can guide you.
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Marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, before the Marriage Officer. Open to couples of any religion.
Free quoteVedic marriage ceremony at an Arya Samaj Mandir with a marriage certificate, usually arranged within days.
Free quoteRegister a marriage that has already taken place and get a government marriage certificate.
Free quotePetition before the High Court seeking police protection for couples facing threats from family.
Free quoteDivorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, handled by an independent advocate.
Free quoteChange your name officially through publication in the Gazette of India, with affidavit and newspaper ads.
Free quotePublish your name change notice in English and Hindi or regional newspapers, with the paper copy delivered.
Free quoteUpdate your surname after marriage with affidavit, newspaper ad, gazette and help with ID updates.
Free quoteName change affidavit drafted on stamp paper and notarised, ready for passport, bank or gazette use.
Free quotePublish a correction of your date of birth in the Gazette of India with supporting proof.
Free quoteRecord a change of religion through affidavit, newspaper ads and Gazette of India publication.
Free quoteNewspaper notice for lost property papers, share certificates, marksheets or other documents.
Free quotePublic notice inviting objections before you buy a property, drafted by an advocate.
Free quotePublic notice recording that parents have disowned a son or daughter and disclaim responsibility.
Free quoteAdvocate-drafted disownment notice published in the newspapers you choose, with proof copies.
Free quoteAny general affidavit drafted, printed on stamp paper and notarised: address, gap year, single status and more.
Free quoteRent agreement drafted for landlord and tenant, notarised or registered as needed.
Free quoteGeneral or special power of attorney drafted and executed, including for NRIs and property matters.
Free quoteA clear, valid will drafted by an independent advocate, with optional registration.
Free quoteGift deed for transferring property to a family member, drafted and registered.
Free quotePartnership deed with profit share, capital and exit terms, with optional registration of the firm.
Free quoteTitle and document check by an independent advocate before you buy property.
Free quoteLegal notice drafted and sent by an independent advocate for money recovery, property, consumer or employment issues.
Free quoteReceived a legal notice? Get a proper reply drafted by an independent advocate before the deadline.
Free quoteStatutory notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, sent within the legal time limit.
Free quoteComplaint before the Consumer Commission for defective products, poor service, insurance or builder disputes.
Free quoteHelp getting a legal heir certificate to claim pension, bank balance or transfer utilities after a death.
Free quoteCourt petition for a succession certificate to claim bank deposits, shares and other debts and securities.
Free quoteSearch and file your brand name or logo for trademark registration in the right class.
Free quoteGST registration for proprietors, partnerships and companies, with help on documents and queries.
Free quoteUdyam registration for small businesses to access MSME benefits. The government charges no fee.
Free quote| Your situation | Service to start with |
|---|---|
| Couple of different religions, or wanting a civil marriage | Court Marriage |
| Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist couple wanting a quick religious ceremony | Arya Samaj Marriage, then Marriage Registration |
| Already married but have no government certificate | Marriage Registration |
| Adult couple facing threats from family | Protection Petition |
| Both spouses agree to end the marriage | Mutual Consent Divorce |
| Name spelt differently across documents, or a new name | Name Change Affidavit, Newspaper Ad, Gazette |
| Changing surname after marriage | Surname Change After Marriage |
| Wrong date of birth on records | Date of Birth Change in Gazette |
| Lost a property paper, share certificate or marksheet | Lost Document Newspaper Ad |
| About to buy a property | Property Verification and Property Public Notice |
| Letting out a flat or shop | Rent Agreement |
| Someone needs to act for you while you are away | Power of Attorney |
| Planning who gets what after you | Will Drafting or Gift Deed |
| Money not returned, or a dispute to raise formally | Legal Notice |
| You received a legal notice | Reply to Legal Notice |
| A cheque you received bounced | Cheque Bounce Notice |
| Defective product, poor service or builder delay | Consumer Complaint |
| Family member died; pension or bank balance to claim | Legal Heir Certificate or Succession Certificate |
| Starting or formalising a business | Partnership Deed, GST, Udyam, Trademark |
Each service has its own page with the full process, documents and the current price. These notes tell you, in brief, who usually needs it, what you end up with and what tends to decide how long it takes.
Court marriage. For couples who want a civil marriage under the Special Marriage Act, whatever their religion. You end up with a marriage certificate issued by the Marriage Officer. The statutory notice period sets the minimum timeline, and the officer's appointment calendar decides the rest.
Arya Samaj marriage. For Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist couples who want a quick Vedic ceremony. The mandir issues a certificate on the day; registration with the state registrar follows for a government certificate. Age proof and witnesses are the usual sticking points.
Marriage registration. For couples already married by religious rites who need official proof. The result is a certificate from the registrar. Delays usually come from missing ceremony evidence or mismatched names across documents.
Protection petition. For adult couples facing threats from their families after marrying by choice. An advocate files a petition before the High Court seeking police protection. Urgency and the court's listing decide the timing.
Mutual consent divorce. For spouses who have agreed to separate and settled terms between them. An independent advocate drafts and files the joint petition. The statutory waiting period, or the court's decision to waive it, governs the timeline.
Name change in gazette. For anyone changing their name officially, especially for central records such as passports and PAN. You receive the gazette publication along with the affidavit and newspaper ads. The publication department's schedule sets the pace.
Name change newspaper ad. For publishing a change of name in an English and a local language newspaper. You get the published copies. Newspapers' booking cycles decide the date.
Surname change after marriage. For women, or men, adopting a spouse's surname or reverting after divorce. It combines affidavit, ads and gazette, with help on updating IDs. The marriage certificate is usually the key document.
Name change affidavit. For a sworn statement of the old and new name, used on its own for minor spelling differences or as the first step towards gazette publication. It is usually ready quickly once identity documents are shared.
Date of birth change in gazette. For correcting a wrong date of birth in records. Proof of the correct date, such as a birth certificate or school record, is essential, and some authorities need their own approval first.
Religion change in gazette. For recording a change of religion through affidavit, ads and gazette publication. Some states have their own rules on prior notice, so the team checks which apply.
Lost document ad. For lost property papers, share certificates, marksheets and similar documents, often required before a duplicate is issued. A police report, where obtained, helps.
Property public notice. For buyers who want to invite objections before purchasing. An advocate drafts the notice describing the property, and objections, if any, are reviewed before you pay.
Disinheritance (bedakhli) notice. For parents who want to publicly record that they have disowned a son or daughter and disclaim responsibility for their acts. It is a public notice, not a court order, and does not by itself change inheritance under succession law.
Affidavit and notary. For general affidavits such as address, gap year or single status, drafted on stamp paper and notarised. Most are ready within a short time once details are confirmed.
Rent agreement. For landlords and tenants, drafted to suit the state's tenancy law and either notarised or registered depending on the term. The state's registration process sets the timing for registered leases.
Power of attorney. For appointing someone to act for you, from a single task to managing property. NRIs need attestation abroad and stamping in India, which adds steps.
Will drafting and registration. For anyone wanting to decide who inherits their property. An independent advocate drafts the will; registration is optional but recommended where disputes are likely.
Gift deed. For transferring property to a family member during your lifetime. It must be registered, and stamp duty depends on the state and the relationship.
Partnership deed. For two or more people starting a business together. It sets capital, profit share and exit terms, with optional registration of the firm.
Property document verification. For buyers who want an independent advocate to check title before paying. The time needed depends on how far back the chain of documents goes and how quickly records can be searched.
Legal notice. For raising a claim formally, whether for money, property, consumer or employment issues. Drafted and sent by an independent advocate, usually within a short time once facts and documents are shared.
Reply to legal notice. For anyone who has received a notice and must respond before the deadline. Share the notice as soon as it arrives so the reply is not rushed.
Cheque bounce notice. For payees whose cheque was dishonoured. The statutory notice must go within the legal time limit after the bank's memo, so speed matters.
Consumer complaint. For buyers of defective goods or poor services, from builders to insurers. The complaint is filed before the right consumer commission, with hearings following the commission's schedule.
Legal heir certificate. For families claiming pension, small balances or transfer of utilities after a death. Issued by the revenue authority after an inquiry that depends on the local office.
Succession certificate. For heirs who need to collect bank deposits, shares and other securities. A civil court grants it after notice and hearing, so it takes longer than a heir certificate.
Trademark registration. For protecting a brand name or logo. A search and the right class reduce objections; examination and any opposition decide the timeline.
GST registration. For businesses crossing the turnover threshold or required to register regardless. Delays usually come from queries on address proof or verification.
MSME (Udyam) registration. For micro, small and medium businesses wanting MSME benefits. The government charges no fee, and registration is usually quick once PAN and Aadhaar details match.
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Couples often ask which of the three marriage services suits them. The answer depends on religion, family situation and how soon a certificate is needed.
| Court marriage | Arya Samaj marriage | Registration of an existing marriage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Special Marriage Act, 1954 | Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, through a Vedic ceremony | State registration law or rules, or the Special Marriage Act |
| Who can use it | Any two adults, any religion | Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists | Couples already married by valid rites |
| Public notice | Thirty-day notice before the Marriage Officer | No statutory notice before the ceremony | Depends on the state's procedure |
| Religion change needed | No | Both partners must fall within the Act's coverage | Not applicable |
| Witnesses | Three | Usually two or more at the mandir, plus at registration | As required by the registrar |
| Certificate | From the Marriage Officer | Mandir certificate, then a government certificate after registration | From the registrar |
| Typical reason to choose | Interfaith couples, or anyone wanting a civil marriage | Speed and a religious ceremony | Married earlier but never registered |
Ages matter for all three: the bride must be at least 18 and the groom at least 21, and neither may have a living spouse.
Couples from different religions or states face a few extra considerations, and planning for them avoids last-minute problems.
A name change goes smoothly when each step builds on the one before. Doing them out of order often means repeating work.
For children, a parent or guardian applies on the child's behalf, and educational boards may have their own procedure for correcting certificates.
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These three terms are often mixed up, but each does something different, and a document may need one, two or all three.
| Term | What it does | Typical documents |
|---|---|---|
| Stamped | Pays the stamp duty fixed by the state, usually through e-stamping. An unstamped document may not be admitted in evidence until duty and penalty are paid. | Agreements, affidavits, deeds, powers of attorney |
| Notarised | A notary confirms the identity of the person signing and attests the signature. It does not make a document valid if the law requires registration. | Affidavits, short-term rent agreements, declarations |
| Registered | Recorded with the sub-registrar under the Registration Act. Required for sale and gift deeds of immovable property and leases of a year or more. | Sale deeds, gift deeds, long leases, some powers of attorney |
When a document that must be registered is only notarised, it may not transfer any right in the property. Ask which applies before you sign.
Name, date of birth and religion changes can be published in the Gazette of India, issued by the central government, or in a state gazette. Which one you need depends on where you will use it.
A newspaper notice is only useful if it can be proved later. Authorities typically ask for publication in one English newspaper and one in the local language, circulating in the area concerned.
A joint petition moves quickly only when the couple have genuinely agreed on everything. Points left vague tend to resurface between the first and second motion.
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Consumer commissions decide largely on documents. A complete file makes the difference between a quick order and a long argument.
Ordinarily a small business needs GST registration only once its sales pass the limit that applies to its state and to what it sells. Some must register from the start whatever their turnover, including businesses making inter-state supplies of goods, those selling through e-commerce operators that collect tax at source, casual taxable persons, persons liable to pay tax under reverse charge, and certain agents and input service distributors. Rules and thresholds change, so the team checks your case on the call. Registering voluntarily can also make sense where customers want to claim input tax credit.
India has more than one legal route to a valid marriage, and choosing the right one saves time later.
Read the court marriage page for the step-by-step process and documents.
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An official change of name in India usually involves three pieces: an affidavit stating the old and new name, a notice in a local daily newspaper (two papers, one English and one local, for some state gazettes and for the passport office), and publication in the Gazette of India or the state gazette. Passports, PAN, Aadhaar, bank accounts and educational records are then updated using these papers.
| Document | What to know |
|---|---|
| Rent agreement | Any lease running twelve months or longer has to go through the sub-registrar. Several states now also require tenancies to be reported to a rent authority. Stamp duty depends on the state, rent and term. |
| Power of attorney | A general power covers many acts; a special power covers a specific task. A power to sell immovable property is usually registered, and powers signed abroad need attestation or an apostille and stamping in India. |
| Will | It needs to be in writing, carry the testator's signature and be witnessed by two people. Registering it is a choice, and a useful one if a challenge is likely. |
| Gift deed | A gift of immovable property must be registered. Many states charge lower stamp duty for gifts to close family members. |
| Partnership deed | Sets out capital, profit share, duties and exit terms. Registering the firm with the Registrar of Firms helps when enforcing rights in court. |
| Affidavit | A sworn statement on stamp paper, notarised or attested, used for addresses, gap years, single status, name and many other purposes. |
| Property verification | An advocate examines title deeds, mutation and tax records and searches for encumbrances before you pay for a property. |
Use our stamp duty calculator for an estimate of duty on deeds.
A legal notice is a formal letter, usually sent by an advocate, that states your claim and gives the other side a chance to put things right before you go to court. Many disputes end at this stage.
After a death, families often need official proof of who the heirs are. Two different documents serve different purposes. A legal heir certificate is issued by a revenue officer such as the tehsildar and is used for pensions, transfer of utilities and small claims. A succession certificate is a civil court's order under the Indian Succession Act that lets the holder claim money owed to the deceased, such as fixed deposits, shares and bonds. Banks and companies decide which they will accept, often depending on the amount. Read the wills and inheritance guide for more.
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An affidavit is only as useful as its contents. Offices reject affidavits that miss a detail they need, so it helps to know what each common type should cover.
| Affidavit | Usually needed for | Must clearly state |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Utility connections, school admission, bank accounts | Full current address, since when, and the basis of residence |
| Gap year | College admission after a break in studies | The period of the gap, the reason and that no other course was pursued |
| Marital status | Marriage registration, visas, government forms | Whether single, divorced or widowed, with dates where relevant |
| One and the same person | Reconciling two spellings of a name across documents | Both versions of the name and which documents carry each |
| Date of birth | Correcting or supporting records | The correct date and the documents that support it |
| Income | Scholarships, fee concessions, legal aid | Annual income from all sources and the members of the household |
| Lost document | Duplicate certificates, passbooks, share certificates | What was lost, when and where, and that it has not been pledged or transferred |
| Passport annexures | Specific passport situations | The exact wording the passport authority prescribes for that annexure |
A false statement in an affidavit can be prosecuted. State only what you know to be true, and say where something is based on records rather than personal knowledge.
Most landlord and tenant disputes come from things the agreement never mentioned. A few clauses settle most of them in advance.
Our rent agreement service drafts these to suit the state's tenancy law.
A power of attorney lets someone else act in your name. Because it can be misused, it is worth choosing its scope carefully.
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A legal notice is short, but every part of it matters, because it may later be read by a judge. A well-built notice usually has these elements.
Send it by a method that proves delivery, and keep the postal receipts and tracking. Overstated claims and threats can weaken your position, so accuracy matters more than tone.
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| Document | Issued by | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Legal heir certificate | Revenue authority such as the tehsildar | Pensions, small bank balances, transfer of utilities, government dues |
| Succession certificate | Civil court | Collecting debts and securities such as deposits, shares and bonds when there is no will |
| Probate | Court with jurisdiction over wills | Certifying a will and confirming the executor's authority |
| Letters of administration | Court | Appointing an administrator when there is no will, or no executor, for the estate as a whole |
| Mutation | Land revenue or municipal office | Recording the heirs' names in property records |
Banks and companies decide what they will accept, often depending on the amount involved, so ask the institution first. The wills and inheritance guide explains each in detail.
Many orders come from Indians living abroad who need something done at home. Most services can be handled without travelling, with a little planning.
Registration is the start, not the end. Small businesses that keep a simple calendar avoid most penalties.
For company formation and ongoing corporate compliance, see the corporate lawyer guide.
| Moment | Services that usually help |
|---|---|
| Getting married | Court marriage or Arya Samaj marriage, then registration and surname change |
| Marrying against family wishes | Protection petition alongside the marriage |
| Renting a home | Rent agreement |
| Buying a home | Property verification and public notice |
| Going abroad | Power of attorney, name correction, marriage certificate |
| Starting a business | Partnership deed, GST, Udyam, trademark |
| A deal goes wrong | Legal notice, cheque bounce notice, consumer complaint |
| Planning for family | Will or gift deed |
| After a death in the family | Legal heir certificate, succession certificate |
| Ending a marriage by agreement | Mutual consent divorce |
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Most delays in documentation work come from a handful of avoidable problems. Sorting them out at the start shortens the timeline more than anything else.
| After | Next steps |
|---|---|
| Marriage certificate | Update passport, bank nominations and insurance; keep several attested copies |
| Name change | Update Aadhaar, PAN, passport, bank, employer and educational records, in that order where possible |
| Rent agreement | Complete police verification and any rent authority reporting; keep rent receipts |
| Gift deed or sale | Apply for mutation in land or municipal records and transfer utilities |
| Will | Tell the executor where it is kept; review it after major life changes |
| Legal notice | Diary the reply deadline and decide next steps if there is no response |
| Heir or succession certificate | Submit it to the bank, company or office along with their claim forms |
| GST or Udyam registration | Diary filing due dates and keep the certificate details handy for invoices and tenders |
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| Service group | Usually asked for |
|---|---|
| Marriage | Age and address proof of both partners, photographs, witness IDs, divorce decree or death certificate if previously married |
| Name change | Identity proof in old name, proof of new name if already used, photographs, marriage certificate for surname changes |
| Newspaper notices | Details of the lost document, police report if any, property details for public notices |
| Agreements and deeds | Identity proof of all parties, property papers, rent and term details, witness details |
| Notices and complaints | Contracts, bills, cheque and bank memo, correspondence, proof of payments |
| Certificates | Death certificate, family tree, identity proof of heirs, list of assets |
| Business | PAN, Aadhaar, address proof of business, bank details, brand name or logo |
The team confirms the exact list for your case when they call.
Every booking receives an order ID. Enter it on the track order page to see the current stage, such as documents awaited, drafting, filed or completed. If something is pending from your side, the status says so. For questions about an order, call 98913 43962 or write to help@maravakil.in with your order ID.
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| Service | If it does not resolve things |
|---|---|
| Legal notice for money | A recovery suit, a summary suit or a commercial suit after pre-institution mediation |
| Cheque bounce notice | A complaint before the magistrate within the time allowed after the notice period ends |
| Consumer complaint | Hearings before the commission and, if needed, an appeal to the state or national commission |
| Property public notice | Objections may need negotiation or a civil suit before the purchase can go ahead |
| Mutual divorce | If one spouse withdraws consent, the other may have to file a contested petition |
| Legal heir certificate | A disputed heirship may need a civil suit or a succession certificate instead |
Keep every receipt, notice, acknowledgement and publication copy from the service stage in one folder, because these papers usually become the first exhibits in any later case. If your matter is heading this way, talk to an advocate early so the service work supports the later case.
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Booking needs no payment, so you can simply tell the team you no longer need it. Once work has started and costs are incurred, discuss it with the team.
A team member is assigned to your order, and the order ID lets anyone on the team see its history if you call.
For marriages, registration and some affidavits, yes, because the law requires personal presence. Drafting work and notices usually do not.
Many services can be handled for other cities and states; the team confirms on the call what can be done for your location.
Usually yes for marriages and deeds, provided they are adults with valid ID. For wills, prefer witnesses who do not benefit.
No. A mutual consent divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act needs a court decree, though appearances are limited.
It proves the ceremony; registration with the state registrar gives the government certificate most offices ask for.
For many purposes, especially central records, a gazette publication and affidavit are also needed.
Leases of a year or more must be registered; notarisation does not replace registration.
It is a letter, usually on the advocate's letterhead, sent by a traceable method.
The government charges no fee for it.
Yes. There is no advance payment to book. You pay only after the team confirms the cost and you agree.
Each service shows its current starting price, and the team confirms the final cost, including government fees, on the call.
Documentation and filing are handled by the Mara Vakil team, and work that needs legal judgment is done by independent advocates.
Yes, with the order ID on the track order page.
Usually more than a month, because the law requires a thirty-day notice period before the marriage.
Yes, under the Special Marriage Act, without changing religion.
Many states make it compulsory, and a certificate is needed for passports, visas and many other purposes.
Usually an affidavit, two newspaper notices and gazette publication, followed by updating your IDs.
Yes, if the lease is for a year or more. Some states also require reporting to a rent authority.
Yes. It is signed abroad, attested at the Indian mission or apostilled, and stamped in India within the allowed time.
No, but registration makes it harder to challenge.
Within thirty days of receiving the bank's information about the dishonour.
A legal heir certificate comes from a revenue officer and names the heirs; a succession certificate comes from a civil court and lets the holder collect debts and securities.
No. It depends on turnover and the type of supply, though some businesses must register regardless of turnover.
Ten years from registration, renewable for further ten-year periods.
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The law does not require parental consent for adults, but the thirty-day notice is displayed publicly and may be sent to the addresses given. Couples facing threats can seek police protection.
Passport offices generally ask for a government marriage certificate, so registration after the ceremony is recommended.
Sometimes an affidavit is enough for a minor spelling difference, but many authorities, especially for passports and central records, ask for gazette publication.
For short tenancies it is common, but a lease of a year or more must be registered, and some states require reporting to a rent authority.
Not by itself. It is a public declaration; inheritance is decided by succession law and any will.
It is a court process with notice and hearing, so it usually takes longer than a legal heir certificate.
Yes. A later valid will or a codicil replaces or modifies the earlier one.
Gifts to close relatives are generally exempt from income tax in the recipient's hands, but stamp duty is payable on registration.
You can proceed with the suit, complaint or prosecution the notice described, within the applicable time limit.
Yes, but the person concerned will usually need to sign documents and may need to appear in person for marriage, registration or affidavits.
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