• While applying for a passport, applicants are required to submit various documents as per their eligibility. Based on these documents, the Regional Passport Office issues the passport.
• Although all documents are important, the marriage certificate is the most crucial for married applicants.
• Applicants can obtain this marriage certificate from the nearest court or online from the portal, if any.
• In the absence of a marriage certificate, applicants must provide the Annexure J form.
• In this form, both husband and wife need to sign a declaration confirming their marriage.
• They also need to paste their joint photograph.
• On the appointment day, the other partner must also be present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).

UCC Marriage Certificate

• Marriage certificate under the Universal Civil Code (UCC) or Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
• It is issued for Civil Marriage and is recognized only to confirm a valid civil marriage.
• The process is uniform for all religions.
• It can be verified online.
• A sample is given below:

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