The Uniform Civil Code makes it compulsory for live-in couples to register themselves with district officials.
The code prescribes a maximum jail term of 6 months or a fine of up to ₹25,000, or both for unregistered couples.
Couples who delay registration by even a month could face a jail term of up to 3 months, a fine of ₹10,000, or both.
Minors will not be allowed live-in relationships and parental consent would be required for those below 21 years of age.
Live-in relationship will not be registered if one partner is married or in another relationship.
No provision for same-sex couples, relationship will not be registered in cases "against public policy and morality."
The mandatory registration also extends to residents of Uttarakhand who may be in a live-in relationship outside the State.
For legal termination of the registered relationship, a written statement in a "prescribed format" is required.
Children born out of live-in relationships will be considered legitimate, and legal heirs to their parents' property.