Standard Civil Marriage Requirements in the Philippines

Standard Civil Marriage Requirements in the Philippines
Before you can schedule your civil wedding at your local courthouse or municipal hall, you first need to
get your hands on a few documents and identification requirements for a civil marriage in the
Philippines. Not only are these legally required for all brides and grooms, but they also serve as proof
that both parties are willing to proceed with the marriage and that there will be no conflicts after the
marriage is finalized. To help you, here’s a complete list of civil wedding requirements in the Philippines
you will need to secure and submit.
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At least 2 valid I.D.s of the Couple
Presenting valid I.D.s is one of the basic requirements of applying for a civil wedding in the Philippines. It
proves your identity and helps authenticate the data that you will give. Click the link for a full list of
primary and secondary IDs.
PSA Birth Certificate
A PSA Birth Certificate is a document needed for civil weddings in the Philippines that includes all the
pertinent details regarding your basic identity – from your full name, parents, and date and place of
birth. This will help your local government screen your identity and verify your age for your upcoming
marriage. You can request a PSA Birth Certificate online or through walk-in applications at any Serbilis
Service Center. The certificate is usually issued after 1-6 working days for online applications and 3-13
working days for online applications.
A certified copy of your birth certificate costs Php140 if you personally apply at a Census Serbilis Center.
For birth certificates ordered online, it will cost you Php365 per copy.
If you can’t find a Serbilis Service Center nearby and the online fees are too expensive, you can
also apply for a birth certificate at SM Business Centers. You just need to pay an additional service fee of
Php25 per copy and wait for 3-9 business days to claim.
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Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
A Certificate of No Marriage is a document required for civil weddings in the Philippines to ensure that
both parties have not been married previously and are not part of the marriage database of the PSA. You
can also get this civil wedding requirement from the Philippine Statistics Authority. You can order it
together with your birth certificate. It costs Php195 per copy for walk-in applications and Php430 for
online applications.
Marriage License Application Form
This will be provided by your local civil registrar. Take note that forms differ per town, so make sure you
get them at the Local Civil Registrar of your local municipality.
You will need to accomplish four (4) copies for registration. The four copies will be distributed to the
registrant, the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, the solemnizing office, and the fourth copy will be
retained for your file.
Either one of you can claim this Philippine civil wedding requirement. If you need someone else to claim
on your behalf, they will need an authorization letter. Once you receive your marriage license, make sure
that all details are correct. Some couples must go back because they found mistakes in their names or
dates. While they’re correcting it, make sure they countersign the errors committed.
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Community Tax Certificate
Your CTC or Cedula will be issued after you pay community tax either to your barangay or the city. You
can typically get this civil wedding requirement at a local Philippine Treasurer’s Office. Prepare a valid ID
and payment. Your payment will be based on your income. For instance: Php5.00 (basic) + Php 1.00 for
every Php1,000 gross income. So, if you declare that your income for last year was Php250,000, you will
pay a fee of Php255.
Barangay Certificate
A barangay certificate is a civil wedding requirement in the Philippines that serves as proof that you are
living in a specific part of your city or town. You can request for a barangay certificate by visiting your
local barangay hall. Inquire about applying for a certificate with a barangay hall officer and state your
reasons for the request.
You will then be asked to accomplish an application form, as well as submit your recent Cedula. You also
must pay a minimal fee (it usually doesn’t exceed Php100). Processing will be done within the day.
1×1 picture
Bring a recent 1X1 picture for identification purposes.
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Certificate of Attendance in Pre-Marriage Counseling
Marriage license applicants who are 25 years old and below may be required by their local civil registrar
to attend a marriage counseling, responsible parenthood, and family planning seminar. The seminar is
typically half a day long and held within the vicinity of the civil registry department. Be sure to check the
schedules, as some are conducted daily while others have a specific schedule within the week.
Additional Marriage Requirements for Civil Weddings in the Philippines
Aside from the common documents, you will also need to secure additional requirements for your civil
marriage if you and/or your partner fall under these specific conditions:
You and/or your partner are/is 18-21
 Parental Consent
If you and your partner are aged 21 and below, both of you need separate parental consent as part of
your marriage requirements for civil weddings in the Philippines. If your partner is 26 years old and
you’re only 21, then only you need consent from your parents.
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 Parents’ Personal Appearance
Both of your parents need to have an appearance and valid IDs. If your parents are no longer with you,
you can get consent from a legal guardian. If you don’t have anyone to give you consent, you’ll need to
have an Affidavit of Consent signed in front of two witnesses.
Why are these part of the civil wedding requirements in the Philippines? Sometimes, when young people
are in love, they instantly want to get married without considering the consequences. Parents can
provide you with great advice and guidance on your decisions.
There are also those who are forced into marriages against their will (e.g. an 18-year-old female to a 30-
year old male). Parents have the right to protect their child by not giving consent.
You and/or your partner are/is 22-25
 Parental Advice
If you are 22 to 24 years old, you will need to submit Parental Advice as part of your civil wedding
requirements in the Philippines. You can have your parents write that they know you’re marrying along
with their advice to your marriage. They can also appear at the local registrar to prove that they consent
to your upcoming wedding.
If your parents don’t approve of the marriage, you need a sworn statement that states you informed
them, but they refused. If your parents agreed, you would only have to wait for 10 days before getting
your Marriage License. If they refused, waiting time can take up to 3 months.

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At least 2 valid I.D.s of the Couple

PSA Birth Certificate

Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

Marriage License Application Form

Community Tax Certificate

Bring a recent 1X1 picture for identification purposes.

Certificate of Attendance in Pre-Marriage Counseling

Additional Marriage Requirements for Civil Weddings in the Philippines

You and/or your partner are/is 18-21

 Parents’ Personal Appearance

You and/or your partner are/is 22-25

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