By Vivaha Legal Directorate
Legal Age & Statutory Marriage Eligibility
Indian statutory legal marriage age requirements: 21 years for grooms and 18 years for brides.
Legal Marriage Age & Statutory Compliance Notice
Vivaha Matrimony strictly complies with statutory Indian marriage legislation:
1. Mandatory Statutory Minimum Age
- Grooms (Males): Must have completed 21 years of age at the time of registration.
- Brides (Females): Must have completed 18 years of age at the time of registration.
2. Relevant Legal Acts
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- The Special Marriage Act, 1954
- The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872
- The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936
Under no circumstances does Vivaha permit underage registration. Date of birth is cross-verified against official government identification.