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How to Get Marriage License Philippines

Getting a Marriage License here in the Philippines can be tricky. Planning a wedding is definitely one of the most exciting phase of any relationship. With all the glitz and glamour involved, sometimes we tend to forget “the legal stuff” such as marriage license – I sure did! LOL!

Since our Anniversary is fast approaching, I decided to share some tips and tricks in securing your Marriage License.

 

SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT MARRIAGE LICENSES!

  • Marrying parties should be between Male and Female age 18 and up.
  • Couples below 25y.o would be required to provide parental consent
  • Both parties should be single and is not related by blood (up to 4th Degree)

So if you’re both single and don’t plan on marrying your blood relative, then read on!

REQUIREMENTS

A. Personal Appearance

B. Marriage License Form – 4 Copies so make sure to stretch out your writing hand)

C. Latest PSA Birth Certificates (Original and Photocopy) – You can visit your neares PSA Office or you can also order online.

Effective February 2, 2018 :

For walk-in clients:

PHP 195 per copy

 

For requests for delivery within the Philippines:


 

For requests for delivery to other countries:


 
D. Certificate of No Marriage – also from PSA, see above rates
 
E. Notarized affidavit of parental consent or advice for applicants below 25 years old. 

Since the legal age to get married in the Philippines is 18 years old, you\’ll be requested to provide a parental consent / advice.

For applicants between 18 and 21 years old, a  notarized parental consent is required (under Art. 14 of the Family Code of the Philippines). The father, mother, or guardian (in the order of mention) can either personally appear with valid ID (original and photocopy) or provide notarized consent.

Meanwhile, for applicants between 21 and 25 years old, notarized parental advice is necessary. The parents or guardian is likewise required to either show up with a valid ID (original and photocopy) or just provide a notarized written account expressing that they’re aware of the couple’s intent to marry as well as any other advice they wish to give.

Forms are usually available at the local civil registrar/city civil registry department where you’ll file the application.

In case the parents refuse to provide notarized parental advice, you may submit a sworn statement telling the reason why they refused, after which the marriage license can only be issued 3 months after you filed the application.

 
F. Valid IDs – preferrably Government IDs like Passport, UMID, Voter’s, etc. It’s also best to prepare photocopies.
 
G. Certificate of Completion for a Pre-wedding Seminar – Check with the Civil Registrar about the schedule and their requirements. Other municipals would require you to attend 2 or more seminars.
 
H. Community tax certificates or CEDULA. You can obtain the CEDULA at the same city/municipal hall where you’ll file the marriage license application.
 

For foreigners:

  • Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry (Affidavit or Affirmation of Marital Status for British applicants) issued by the Consular Office/Embassy of the foreigner’s country.
  • If you’re a US citizen, the Consulate is prohibited by law to make any certification about your eligibility for marriage in the Philippines. They can only provide an Affidavit in Lieu of Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry which you can obtain by appointment from the US Embassy in Manila or through walk-in application at the US Embassy in Cebu.
  • Photocopy of passport (showing the Date of Arrival and Data).

Other requirements:

  • 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 the deceased spouse.
  • Some city halls may also request for Barangay Clearance.

STEPS IN PROCESSING YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE

TIP! It’s best to visit your Local Civil Registrar (LCR) beforehand so you can know their exact requirements. 

  1. Get a Marriage License application form (Form 90) from the local registry office. Also ask for a list of their requirements.
  2. Complete the form using black ink. The left portion is all about the groom while the other half is for the bride.
  3. Submit all the requirements that we prepared above together with accomplished application form. TIP! Go to the municipal office either in the morning or right after lunch to avoid long queues.
  4. Pay the fees. Some cities charge PhP 280 as processing fee, others PhP 352. Again, verify this with the Treasurer’s office if your chosen city.
  5. Attend your scheduled pre-marriage counseling, family planning, and responsible parenthood seminar. Submit the certificate of attendance and return on their suggested schedule.
  6. It usually takes 10 days (2 weeks) before the marriage license is released. Once issued, you can get married anywhere in the Philippines within 120 days from the date of issue.

Once you receive your Marriage License, it\’s now time to get married! Now the question is, will it be a civil or church wedding? Happy planning loves!

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