A marriage registered in Iran is recognised in India if it was valid under Iranian law, including any government permission Iranian law requires when an Iranian woman marries a foreign man. The certificate can be translated, legalised and attested for Indian use. Couples marrying in India can marry under the Special Marriage Act after 30 days' residence, or under their personal law.
- Document route
- Iranian notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2 hours ahead of Iran all year
- Hindu marriages
- Section 8, Hindu Marriage Act 1955
- Civil marriage
- Special Marriage Act 1954
Marriage Registration from Iran: how it works
For an Iranian marriage, we check that the necessary permissions were obtained, then arrange sworn translation, legalisation and Indian mission attestation, and present the certificate to the Indian authority that needs it.
For a marriage in India, we prepare the notice under the Special Marriage Act and the foreign party's documents, including proof of single status, and arrange the solemnisation and certificate.
We also advise couples on visas, residence and how the marriage will be treated if they later live in Iran, since Iranian law may not recognise a civil marriage performed abroad without registration there.
What clients in Iran should know
- Check Iranian permission requirements before marrying abroad.
- Use consistent name spellings.
- Register the marriage in both countries if you will live in both.
Step by step from Iran
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Iran, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Iran
Iranian notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian mission 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 Iran where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Iran. 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 Iran and the Cross-Border Family Law practice area.
Questions from clients in Iran
Is an Iranian marriage valid in India?
Yes, if valid under Iranian law.
Can we marry in India under the Special Marriage Act?
Yes, after the notice period.
Will Iran recognise our Indian civil marriage?
Not automatically; registration in Iran may be needed.