Which matrimony sites serve second marriages, NRIs, disability and LGBTQ+ searches?
For a second marriage the big three all have remarriage filters and BharatMatrimony runs DivorceeMatrimony, the largest remarriage pool; the independents are TheSecondShaadi, SecondSutra with video verification, SecondBandhan in NCR and Rishton Ka Sansar in western UP. For disability, Divyang Humsafar, iMilap, Sanvedana's epilepsy bureau and Parichay Matrimony's disability section serve dedicated pools; Inclov has closed. Umeed is the LGBTQ+ app with scale, and the Arranged Gay Marriage Bureau is not recommended without independent checks.
One entry per platform: who runs it, who it serves, what is free, what it costs, how it verifies people, public ratings, and the good and bad in plain words. Sources are linked at the end of each profile. Prices and ratings are as of 11 Sep 2026.
The sites
DivorceeMatrimony
Second marriage · Matrimony.com group
Who runs it: Matrimony.com Ltd, Chennai (listed); SecondShaadi.com now redirects here.
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); all religions; all communities.
Free: Profile, search and interests are free; contacts need a plan
Paid: Same plan ladder as the BharatMatrimony group; prices not separately verified
Verification: Same Trust Badge scheme as BharatMatrimony (mobile, ID, selfie)
Ratings: Google Play 4.1 (28k) · App Store 4.2 (333)
Good
- Biggest remarriage database in India
- Free registration; part of the BharatMatrimony network
- Play 4.11 from 28,095; App Store 4.18
Watch out
- Reviewers say auto-pay was turned on without consent
- Reviewers say few genuine profiles for a Rs 12,000 plan
- Same group complaints on support
Best for: The largest remarriage pool in India, for divorced, widowed or annulled people
“They switch on the auto pay option without your approval” Google Play
Rishton Ka Sansar
Second marriage
Who runs it: Private, Meerut, since 1993.
Serves: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi; all religions; all communities.
Free: Free registration and search; claims 100 percent free for divorce, widow and remarriage.
Paid: No prices listed (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: None described.
Good
- Free
- Monthly in-person meet
- Remarriage focus
Watch out
- Dated site
- No verification
Best for: Western UP and NCR families, especially remarriage.
rishtonkasansar.com · Sources: [1]
SecondBandhan
Second marriage
Who runs it: Mediaevals Technologies Pvt Ltd, Ghaziabad. Size: App 3.7 stars (Play search card).
Serves: all of India, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh; all religions; all communities.
Free: Creating a profile and browsing is free.
Paid: Packages page not opened (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: Profiles reviewed; method not detailed.
Good
- Free start
- NCR office
Watch out
- Small
Best for: NCR divorcees and widows.
secondbandhan.com · Android · Sources: [1] [2]
SecondSutra
Second marriage
Who runs it: Zentratech Pte Ltd. Size: App 4.1 stars (Play search card).
Serves: all of India, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Outside India (NRI); all religions; all communities.
Free: Free registration and browsing of verified profiles.
Paid: Plans page not opened (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: Government ID (Aadhaar, PAN, DL), LinkedIn, work email and video verification; manual review; private Virtual Meet before contact sharing.
Ratings: Google Play 4.1 (92) · App Store 4.9 (9)
Good
- Remarriage-focused with verification and a video meeting before contact sharing
- Reviews so far are positive (Play 4.12, App Store 4.89 from 9)
- Video-first safety
Watch out
- Too new and small to judge; 92 Play ratings
- Few profiles outside big cities likely
- South-India skew
Best for: Professionals remarrying who value verification.
“they provide a virtual meet before you share your number, which is good” Google Play
TheSecondShaadi.com
Second marriage
Who runs it: Private (not named).
Serves: all of India; all religions; all communities.
Free: Registration available; free features unclear.
Paid: Not published (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: Verified mail ID and contact authentication seal (site).
Ratings: Google Play 4.2 (905)
Good
- Made only for divorced and widowed people, so no awkward questions
- Play 4.2 from 905
- Remarriage-only
Watch out
- Tiny active base (1L+ downloads); reviewers say most matches are inactive
- Message and contact limits lower than advertised, reviewers say
- No iPhone app found
- Thin disclosure
Best for: Divorced or widowed people wanting a remarriage-only pool.
“Lots of match. But all inactive for the last 1 to 3 months” Google Play
thesecondshaadi.com · Sources: [1] [2] [3]
Shree Umiya Mataji Mandir / Kadva Patidar Samaj USA matrimonial
NRI / diaspora
Who runs it: Shree Umiya Mataji Mandir, Macon, Georgia (Kadva Patidar Samaj USA).
Serves: Outside India (NRI); Hindu; Patel / Patidar (Leuva, Kadva).
Free: Registration form for USA and Canada Kadva Patel families; fee not shown.
Paid: not stated
Verification: Mobile number for profile verification.
Good
- Trusted community institution
Watch out
- Tiny pool
- Form-based
Best for: Kadva Patel families in the US and Canada.
umiyamataji.com/matrimonial-register.php · Sources: [1]
Arranged Gay Marriage Bureau
Inclusive
Who runs it: Urvi Shah (founder), since 2015. Size: About 2,400 subscribers, 119 couples matched, 42 married by June 2018 (NBC News).
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); all religions; all communities.
Free: None; annual membership.
Paid: About USD 500 per year, some paid double for expedited service (NBC News, May 2020).
Verification: Screening interviews; minimum age 24, financial independence.
Good
- Pioneer in the space
Watch out
- Documented client complaints
- Expensive
Best for: Not recommended without independent due diligence.
⚠ NBC reported client complaints about this bureau in 2020; check recent reviews before paying.
Divyang Humsafar
Inclusive
Who runs it: Divyang Utthan Foundation, Jaipur (Section 8 non-profit started by Lions Club Jaipur Prime Star members), since 2017. Size: App 3.9 stars (Play search card).
Serves: all of India, Rajasthan; all religions; all communities.
Free: Free profile creation and browsing.
Paid: Not published (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: Not described.
Good
- Non-profit
- Inclusive
Watch out
- Small
Best for: Persons with disabilities in north India.
divyanghumsafar.com · Android · Sources: [1] [2]
iMilap
Inclusive
Who runs it: Private (not named); copyright 2002-2026.
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); all religions; all communities.
Free: Free membership including initiating contact; premium for direct contact exchange.
Paid: Not published (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: None described.
Good
- Free to initiate
Watch out
- No verification info
Best for: Persons with disabilities seeking a dedicated pool.
imilap.com · Sources: [1] [2]
Inclov (closed)
Inclusive
Who runs it: Founded by Kalyani Khona and Shankar Srinivasan, Gurugram, since 2016.
Serves: all of India; all religions; all communities.
Free: Not applicable; ceased operations in 2019.
Paid: not stated
Verification: not stated
Good
Watch out
- No longer exists
Best for: Historical reference only; do not send families here.
⚠ Inclov closed in 2019; listed only so families do not look for it.
· Sources: [1]
Parichay Matrimony (disability section)
Inclusive
Who runs it: Private, RNT Marg, Indore.
Serves: all of India, Madhya Pradesh; all religions; all communities.
Free: Register and explore free.
Paid: Not published (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: Claims 100 percent verified.
Good
- Granular disability categories
Watch out
- Verification vague
Best for: Families searching by specific condition.
parichaymatrimony.com · Android · Sources: [1]
Sanvedana Foundation epilepsy marriage bureau
Inclusive
Who runs it: Sanvedana Foundation (charitable trust), Pune; founder Yashoda Wakankar, since 2004. Size: 130+ couples (site).
Serves: Maharashtra; all religions; all communities.
Free: Confidential bureau; fees not mentioned.
Paid: not stated
Verification: Personal counselling-led.
Good
- Specialist, confidential
Watch out
- Pune only
Best for: People with epilepsy and their families.
sanvedana.org · Sources: [1] [2]
Also relevant
Umeed, the LGBTQ+ matrimony app with scale, is profiled on other national sites and apps.
Frequently asked questions
Which matrimony site is best for a second marriage?
The big three all have remarriage filters, and BharatMatrimony runs DivorceeMatrimony, which SecondShaadi.com now redirects to. Independent options are TheSecondShaadi, SecondSutra with video verification, and SecondBandhan. Maharashtra mandals such as Bhratru Mandal in Pune run separate punarvivah melavas.
Part of SendRishta's field guide to matrimony sites in India. Prices, ratings and counts were recorded on 11 Sep 2026; method, sources and corrections are on the main page.