I’ve written a blog post on the reasons why as Catholics we should choose to marry inside the Church, you can check it out through this link! https://deejourneybeyond.com/2023/12/12/why-get-married-in-a-church-for-catholics/
Since I am advocating marriage the Catholic way, I am here trying to make things simple for you. Sharing with you the requirements needed as you apply for a Marriage License in the Philippines this 2024. May this help you navigate this path with clarity and confidence!
How to Obtain a Marriage License in the Philippines this 2024
Application of Marriage License is a process wherein the contracting parties appear to the office of the Civil Registrar to apply, submit requirements for approval. Marriage license application will be posted for ten days, and compliance thereto is the issuance of marriage license. The license is a guarantee that both are eligible to contract marriage and is a basis of the solemnizing officer to solemnize marriage.
List of Requirements:
- Original Birth Certificate for each contracting parties
-local or PSA issued (1 original and 2 photocopies)
- Community Tax Certificate for each contracting parties
- Barangay Clearance for each contracting parties issued by their respective Barangay Chairman of their place of residence (1 original copy each)
Note: Intended for the purpose of applying for marriage license
- Pre-Marriage Counselling Certificate (2 Original copies)
- Parental Consent executed by the father for applicant who is between 18-21 years old and below
Note: The father must come in person to sign the Parental Consent before the City Civil Registrar. Kindly bring a valid ID.
- Parental Advice executed by either the father or mother for applicant who is between 21 years old and above- 25 years old and below.
Note: Either the mother or father must come in person to sign the Parental Advice before the Civil Registrar. Kindly bring a valid ID.
- CENOMAR/Marriage Advisory for each contracting parties (1 original and 3 photocopies)
- Valid Identification Card of the Contracting parties
- Payment after assessment (Official Receipt)
Fees to be paid:
AML: 100.00 PHP
LEGAL CAPACITY: 100.00 PHP
MARRIAGE LICENSE: 2.00 PHP
Note: Fees vary per municipality you can visit/check your Civil Registrar’s Office
That’s it! If you are now preparing for your wedding day, be sure to secure the requirements needed for your marriage license. This is an important document and is needed by the priest who will solemnize your marriage.
God bless in your preparations! May this be of help!
Journeying beyond,
Deanne
SOURCE: Tagbilaran City office of Civil Registrar
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