I'm planning to convert to my fiancé's religion before our wedding in India. Does the conversion need to be completed before the marriage ceremony, or can it happen afterward?


In most cases, completing your conversion to your fiancé's religion before your wedding ceremony in India is preferable, but it might not be strictly mandatory depending on the specific religion and location.

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My fiancé and I are getting married, and I'm a US citizen while they're from India. We're considering a pre-marital agreement. Will a pre-marital agreement drafted in the US be recognized in


Postnuptial Agreements as an Option: India does recognize postnuptial agreements, which are agreements signed after you get married. This could be an alternative approach to consider.

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I'm getting married in a different state within India, far from where I usually live. Will I be able to register the marriage there, or do I need to go back to my home state for registration


In most cases, you can register your marriage in India regardless of where the wedding takes place, as long as one of you fulfills the residency requirement. Here's the good news:

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The country I'm moving to requires an apostille on my Indian documents. Are the apostille requirements the same for all countries, or could they vary depending on the destination country?


Hague Convention Sets the Baseline: Most countries are members of the Hague Convention of 1961 that simplifies apostille procedures. This convention establishes a standardized apostille process for member countries.

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My marriage certificate from India has some minor water damage. Will this affect its validity for getting an apostille, or will it still be accepted?


Minor Damage Likely Okay: If the water damage is minor and all the text and official stamps are clearly readable, it should likely be accepted for the apostille process.

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I need an affidavit sworn in India for my documents to be apostilled. However, the affidavit document is in English. Will this be an issue, or can it still be used for the apostille process


English Widely Accepted: English is a widely accepted language in India, especially for official documents. The authorities processing your apostille application should be able to understand and accept an affidavit in English.

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I need an apostille on my educational documents from India for a job application abroad. Is there any way to expedite the apostille process to meet the application deadline?


Expedited Service (if available): Some Regional Authentication Centres (RACs) in India might offer an expedited apostille service for an additional fee. This could significantly reduce processing time, but it's not universally available.

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I've heard there might be a way to get an apostille online in India. Is this a legitimate option, or should I stick with the traditional apostille process?


That's a great question! As of right now, there isn't a fully online system for getting an apostille on documents in India.

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Getting married in the US with an Indian ceremony? Wondering if you need separate marriage certificates for each location?


One Marriage, One Certificate: As long as you get a legal marriage license and perform the official ceremony in the US, that single marriage certificate should be recognized as valid in both the US and India (though some additional steps might be required in India).

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Got married in India and changed my last name, now i need to update my name on official US documents . Will my Indian marriage certificate with my new name be sufficient?


It depends! In most cases, an Indian marriage certificate showing your new last name might be enough to update your name on some official documents in the US. However, it can vary depending on the specific document and the issuing agency.

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