Government Registration Services
Court marriage, marriage and birth certificates, legal heir certificates, gazette name change and apostille — prepared and filed by verified WCP advocates.
Government Registration covers the official records people need at life's milestones — marriage, birth, a change of name, the death of a family member, or using an Indian document abroad. Each is issued by a different office under a different law, and an incomplete application usually means another visit and another wait.
WCP professionals check eligibility, prepare the affidavits and applications, assemble the supporting documents in the form each authority expects, and follow the application through to the certificate.
What is covered:
- Court marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
- Marriage registration and marriage certificates
- Birth certificates, including delayed registration
- Legal heir certificates
- Name change through the Official Gazette
- Apostille of documents for use abroad
Advocate / Lawyer
6 services under Government Registration
Marriage CertificatePromotional
Register your marriage and get the marriage certificate with a verified advocate — application, memorandum, witnesses and Registrar appointment handled.
Estimated Cost : ₹2,500 – ₹10,000Concessional Price15 days typical
Court MarriagePromotional
Court marriage under the Special Marriage Act with a verified advocate — 30-day notice, declarations, witnesses and the marriage certificate, end to end.
Estimated Cost : ₹5,000 – ₹20,000Concessional Price45 days typical
Name Change
Change your name legally with a verified advocate — affidavit, newspaper advertisement and Official Gazette publication, then updating PAN, passport and more.
Estimated Cost : ₹2,500 – ₹8,00060 days typical
Birth Certificate
Birth certificates handled by verified professionals — fresh and delayed registration, magistrate orders, name inclusion and corrections under the RBD Act.
Estimated Cost : ₹1,500 – ₹10,00015 days typical
Legal Heir Certificate
Get a legal heir certificate with a verified advocate — application to the revenue authority, heir affidavits and verification, for claims and transfers.
Estimated Cost : ₹3,000 – ₹15,00030 days typical
Apostille Certificate
Apostille your Indian documents for use abroad — pre-attestation, MEA apostille and tracking for degrees, certificates and commercial papers, via WCP.
Estimated Cost : ₹1,500 – ₹8,00015 days typical
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a court marriage take?
- At least 30 days, because the Special Marriage Act requires a 30-day notice period; the whole process usually takes 30–45 days if no objection is raised.
- Is marriage registration compulsory?
- Several States have made registration compulsory, and a marriage certificate is required in practice for passports, visas, bank records and spousal benefits.
- How do I legally change my name in India?
- By an affidavit, a newspaper advertisement and publication in the Official Gazette through the Department of Publication; the gazette notification is the formal proof.
- What is an apostille?
- A certificate issued by the Ministry of External Affairs that makes an Indian public document valid in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
- Who issues a legal heir certificate?
- Usually the Tahsildar or revenue authority of the area where the deceased lived, after verification; some States use other designated officers.
- Can a birth be registered after many years?
- Yes. Births registered after one year need an order of the designated magistrate under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, along with supporting proof.