Registration of Application for Marriage

License
Release Date:
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Reglamentary Period and Place of Registration

Where a marriage license is required, each of the contracting parties shall file
separately a sworn application for such license with the proper civil registrar
which shall specify the following:

a. Full name of the contracting party;

b. Place of birth;

c. Age and date of birth

d. Civil Status;

e. If previously married, how, when and where the previous marriage was
dissolved or annulled;

f. Present residence and citizenship;

g. Degree of relationship of the contracting parties;

h. Full name, residence and citizenship of the father;

i. Full name, residence and citizenship of the mother; and

j. Full name, residence and citizenship of the guardian or person having

charge, in case the contracting party has neither father nor mother and is
under the age of twenty-one years.

Requisites in Applying for a Marriage License

1. Original birth certificate or baptismal certificates of the contracting parties

or copies of such documents duly attested by the persons having custody of
the original.
If either of the contracting parties is unable to produce his birth or baptismal
certificate or a certified copy of either because of the destruction or loss of the
original, or if it is shown by an affidavit of such party or of any other person
that such birth or baptismal certificate has not yet been received though the
same has been required of the person having custody thereof at least fifteen
(15) days prior to the date of the application, such party may furnish in lieu
thereof his current residence certificate or an instrument drawn up and sworn
to before the civil registrar concerned or any public official authorized to
administer oaths.

The presentation of the birth or baptismal certificate shall not be required if the
parents of the contracting parties appear personally before the civil registrar
concerned and swear to the correctness of the lawful age of such parties.

2. If either of the contracting parties has been previously married, the

applicant shall be required to furnish, instead of the birth or baptismal
certificate, the death certificate of the deceased spouse or the judicial decree
of the absolute divorce, or the judicial decree of annulment or declaration of
nullity of his or her previous marriage.

3. In case either or both of the contracting parties, are between the ages of
eighteen and twenty-one, a consent to their marriage of their father, mother,
surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the
order mentioned shall be obtained.

4. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall
be obliged to seek parental advice upon the intended marriage. If it is
unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months
following the completion of the publication of the application thereof.

5. In the case where parental consent or parental advice is needed, the

parties concerned shall attach a certificate issued by proper authorities to the
effect that the contracting parties have undergone marriage counseling.

6. When either or both of the contracting parties are citizens of a foreign

country, it shall be necessary for them before a marriage license could be
obtained, to submit a certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage, issued
by their respective diplomatic or consular officials.
7. The license shall be valid in any part of the Philippines for a period of one
hundred twenty days from the date of issue, and shall be deemed
automatically cancelled at the expiration of said period if the contracting
parties have not made use of it.

Number of Copies to be Accomplished

It shall be the duty of the contracting parties to accomplish four (4) copies of
the Application for Marriage License for registration. After the registration, the
civil registrar shall distribute copies of the document bearing the civil registry
number as follows: first copy to the registrant; second copy to the Office of the
Civil Registrar-General; third copy shall be retained for his file; and fourth copy
to the solemnizing office

How to Get a Marriage License

in the Philippines
Mcqueen January 19, 2016 Public Service
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Before you say “I do” to your special someone, there are important things to
keep you busy. And wedding day is not all that beers, foods etc. You also
need the legal documents to complete prior to your most awaited day. And
one of the most important is the Marriage License; otherwise, you won’t be
allowed to have a church or civil wedding without this license.

WHETHER YOU’RE TYING THE KNOT WITH A

FILIPINO, AMERICAN, OR ANY OTHER FOREIGNER,
THIS GUIDE ON HOW TO GET MARRIAGE LICENSE
IN THE PHILIPPINES IS FOR YOU!
To apply for the marriage license in the Philippines, both parties must go
personally to the the local civil registrar of the city, town or municipality
where either the groom or the bride habitually resides. Release of marriage
license is approximately 2 weeks (10 days) after the application.
Once marriage license is issued, it can be used wherever you want to get
married in the Philippines. Just an important reminder! Validity is only within
120 days of issuance and according to the law, “shall be deemed
automatically cancelled at the expiration of said period if the contracting
parties have not made use of it.”
What You Need to apply for marriage license in the Philippines :
 Certified true copy of you and your partner’s NSO birth certificates (1
original and 2 photocopies). You can request from the NSO office or apply
online through e-Census. NSO Helpline Plus is also available with
telephone no. (632) 737.1111 or email them at e-
census.info@mail.census.gov.ph
 Affidavit of parental consent or advice. 18 years is the legal age of
Marriage in the Philippines. If one of you are between the ages 18 and
21, a consent from parents, surviving parent or guardian is required. On
the other hand, if either of you are between the age of 22 and 25, a
written parental advice indicating that your parents are aware of your
intention to marry will be required. You can either bring your parents
during application or just submit a notarized letter of consent/advice.
 Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) or Certificate of Singleness (1
original and 1 photocopy). This document will prove that you haven’t
been married before. It is issued by the NSO, with a fee of Php 195.
Release is after 4 working days.
 Certificate of Attendance in a pre-marriage counseling, family
planning, and responsible parenthood seminar.T he pre-marriage
counseling is usually conducted by the Church or the DSWD for civil
marriages. The family planning and responsible parenthood seminar, on
the other hand, is held at the health department (specifically the Division
of Maternal and Child Health) of your municipal/city hall. Make sure to
check the schedules as some are conducted daily while others have a
specific schedule within the week. If you failed to secure the certificates
before applying for a marriage license, you will be asked to attend the
required seminars before your wedding date.
 Community Tax Certificate or Cedula (1 original and 2 photocopies).
 Barangay Clearance (1 original and 1 photocopy).
 At least 2 valid IDs.
 Recent 1 x 1 photo (colored or black and white).
 Marriage license application form (issues by the LCR office).
Other requirements for application for marriage license in the
Philippines (in addition to above):
 If annulled, Certificate of Finality of Annulment from the Court (1
original and 2 photocopies) and Certificate of Registration from the Local
Civil Registrar (1 original and 2 photocopies).
 If widowed, Death Certificate of deceased spouse
For foreigners applying for marriage license in the Philippines :
 Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage.This document,
issued by the consular office/embassy of the foreigner’s country, serves
as a proof of his/her civil status and eligibility for marriage in the
Philippines.
 A photocopy of passport.