Archive · 29 Dec 2025
BMC Reduces Marriage Certificate Fees in Bhopal
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation is planning to make marriage certificates much cheaper.
Right now, it costs Rs 1,100, but they want to lower it to just Rs 130 if you apply within a month of getting married.
They also want to make it easier by letting you apply online and get the certificate digitally.
You can even apply up to a year later and pay a maximum of Rs 630.
This change will make things simpler and more affordable for newlyweds.
BMC proposes reducing marriage certificate fees from Rs 1,100 to Rs 130 for applications within one month of marriage.
Late fee penalty capped at Rs 630 for applications submitted up to a year later.
All marriage certificate applications to be accepted online and issued digitally.
Certificates to be issued from all 85 ward offices for decentralized convenience.
Municipal commissioner directs faster and more citizen-friendly processes for marriage registration.
- Who
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Reduction in marriage certificate fees and digitalization of the application process
- When
- Decision to be taken in the upcoming MiC meeting on Tuesday
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To provide relief to newlyweds and improve convenience
- Current Fee
- Rs 1,100
- New Fee (within 1 month)
- Rs 130
- Maximum Penalty Fee
- Rs 630
- Application Process
- Online and digital issuance
- Issuance Locations
- All 85 ward offices