| COST: |
The cost of this will include
solicitor, Documentation, Legal fees, Court fees, Registrar fees,
transport and wedding ceremony (i.e. Christian or Hindu wedding
details as mentioned in respective heads) |
| A) Marriage Certificate and Registration |
| a) PROCEDURE |
| DAY 1 - |
COURT -Superintendent |
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Duration -30 min's The couple
along with the witnesses has to sign an Affidavit at the court.
(4.witnesses required -min 1 or preferred 2 foreign and balance
local witnesses) |
| DAY 2 - |
COURT - Judge |
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Duration - Half a day The formalities
will start off either at 9:30 a.m. OR at 2 p.m. where an application
for the marriage is presented to the judge. The Judge the questions
the witnesses and gives the order. |
| DAY 3 - |
REGISTRAR |
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Duration - Half a day With the
signed order and notarized copies of relevant documents a presentation
has to be made to the registrar of Marriages. After the couple
signs the relevant documents the registrar approves all. Once
the Registrar has signed, the marriage is then legal and binding. |
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Kindly note that the days above
are not consecutive and would be advised on arrival. |
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The wedding certificate will
be received 15 days after the wedding. We will then courier this
to you. The couple may then on return to UK use this Marriage
Certificate to be recorded as proof of their marriage in the General
Registrar office. |
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P. S. The court and Registrar
being Govt. organizations unforeseen delays could take place and
that there is a lot of waiting around - Bring a good Book!! |
| Days 4 |
Wedding Day |
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As per theme. Day as per your choice, but would need
to be confirmed by us |
| b) Documents Required: (Note: All
original documents need to be legalized by your foreign office.) |
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Original birth certificate (Both need to be above
21 years of age) |
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Passport |
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Return Airline Ticket |
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If single - NOC from the General Registrar Office that there has
been no record of any previous marriage |
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If divorce - A Degree Absolute (min. 1 year gap is required) |
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In case of a widow /widower a death certificate is required and
any pervious marriage certificate |
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If one of the party has change their names by deed polls, proof
is required. This must be stampede and signed by the solicitor |
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If one of the party is adopted, the adoption certificate is required. |
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Detail of at least 1 foreign witness and 3 local witness |
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How long do we need to be in Goa before we can get married |
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By law - any one party needs to be in Goa
for a period not less than 30 days. However our Melo Tour's legal
team makes a representation to the Judge, the Public Prosecutor
& the Registrar to change this Period to 7 days |
| c) When will our wedding take place: |
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The 3 days court/ Registrar part
are arranged on week days (not Saturday, Sundays, or local Public
Holidays) with the agreement of the Judge and the Marriage Registrar.
These dates can be given on a confirmed booking, but are subject
to change |
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The date wedding ceremony will
be confirmed as per your choice and may even take place before
the court / Registrar process is complete. However we will make
every effort to finish the legal part before your wedding Days
but cannot be guaranteed as postponements, delays and charges
are common with the govt. offices |
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The Wedding Date can be confirmed before and will
not be changed even if there are any unforeseen delays / changes
with the court / Registrar process |
