In Chhattisgarh, the Marriage Certificate Correction (Legacy) service available on the Sewa Setu Portal allows citizens to rectify errors in marriage certificates that were previously issued. Many times, applicants notice mistakes such as spelling errors in names, incorrect dates, wrong addresses, or missing details, which can create obstacles in legal, financial, or personal matters. This service ensures that the certificate remains accurate, authentic, and acceptable for official use.

The service can be accessed online through the Sewa Setu Portal, or applicants may visit Lok Seva Kendras (Sewa Setu Kendra) and Common Service Centres (CSC) for assisted filing. Married couples themselves or their authorized representatives are eligible to apply for corrections.

Once the application is submitted, an Application Reference Number (ARN) is generated for tracking the status. The request is processed by the concerned authority within the prescribed timeline. After verification, applicants receive SMS notifications, and the corrected marriage certificate is issued digitally through the portal.

This corrected certificate carries full legal validity and is often required for purposes such as property transfers, banking procedures, passport or visa applications, and maintaining consistent records in government databases.