Episcopal Church Diocese of India Council
"Empowering Independent Pastors, Leaders, and Organizations with the Internal Clergy License required to legally officiate weddings."
The Marriage License Program is specifically designed for Independent Pastors, Ministry Leaders, and Organizations who wish to officiate legally recognized weddings but lack the governmental authorization to do so.
We provide our Internal Clergy License to equip you to solemnize marriages strictly in accordance with the Rights and Usages Act and the Indian Christian Marriage Act.
We facilitate a fully legal procedure for both the minister seeking the license and the couple wishing to get married under Christian law. Please note that nominal administrative and processing fees apply to maintain this legal framework and issue the appropriate records.
Everything you need to legally and spiritually officiate Christian weddings.
Official documentation granting you the authority to solemnize marriages under ECDIC covering.
A legally compliant, pre-formatted ledger to record and archive all weddings you officiate.
A customized organizational seal required to authenticate and validate marriage certificates.
Full legal guidance for the Indian Christian Marriage Act, ensuring both minister and couple are compliant.
To ensure the sacredness and legality of the institution of marriage, ministers must adhere to:
Standard processing fees apply for the issuance of the license, register books, seals, and legal filing.
Strict adherence to the Indian Christian Marriage Act regarding age, consent, and record-keeping.
Timely submission of marriage records to the local registrar as required by government mandates.
Applicants must be actively ordained and hold a letter of good standing (available via our Ordination Program).
Provide proof of ordination or apply simultaneously for ECDIC ordination to establish your spiritual authority.
Submit KYC documents, church background, and pay the required processing and legal fees for the license.
Our legal team reviews the application to ensure it meets the criteria of the Rights and Usages Act.
Receive your Clergy License, Official Seal, and Marriage Register book to begin officiating.
Serve your congregation legally and confidently during their most important moments.
Inquire About FeesECDIC Compound, SR 372/8,
Naigaon East, Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
Office Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MON - FRI