If your marriage was registered in Rajasthan, you no longer need to visit the Registrar's office for a physical duplicate of your certificate. The Rajasthan Government’s Directorate of Economics and Statistics has digitized civil registrations through the Pehchan portal, making certificate downloads fast and fully legal.
1. The Legal Validity of the Digital PDF
Under the IT Act of India, digital certificates downloaded from the Pehchan portal carry a legally valid digital signature. You can print this PDF and use it for passport applications, visa processing, and bank account updates just like the physical document.
2. Step-by-Step Download Process
To access your document, ensure you have your registration details handy:
- Step 1: Visit the official portal at pehchan.raj.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the "Download Certificate" (प्रमाण पत्र डाउनलोड) option on the homepage.
- Step 3: Select "Marriage" (विवाह) as the event type.
- Step 4: You can search using either your Registration Number and Year, or by entering your Mobile Number/Aadhaar linked during the registration process.
- Step 5: Enter the captcha code, click search, and download your digitally signed PDF certificate.
What if my marriage is not online?
If your marriage was registered several years ago before digitization efforts, or if you only possess a traditional ceremony document, your record may not be available on Pehchan. In such cases, you will need to apply to the local Sub-Divisional Magistrate for a duplicate or initiate a formal registration.