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.
Read morePostnuptial 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.
Read moreIn 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:
Read moreHague 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.
Read moreMinor 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.
Read moreEnglish 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.
Read moreExpedited 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.
Read moreThat's a great question! As of right now, there isn't a fully online system for getting an apostille on documents in India.
Read moreOne 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).
Read moreIt 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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