Guide on Civil Wedding Requirements in Getting Married at Local Court
CIVIL WEDDING REQUIREMENTS – Below is a list of the documents that you need to prepare to get married in a civil wedding.
Every year, a lot of couples get married as they settle down to build their own family. Some couples get married through a church ceremony while others opt a civil wedding. In a lot of cases, some couples say that they are not financially ready for a church wedding.
A civil wedding is held either at a local court or at the city hall or LGU hall in your city. Often times, only two (2) witnesses are allowed to be present with the bride and groom during the wedding ceremony.
If you and your spouse opt to get married at a local court or city hall, you need to prepare for the civil wedding requirements. Both the bride and the groom must prepare the documents stated below.
PSA Birth Certificate
Obtain copies of your birth certificates or Certificate of Live Birth from the Philippine Statistics Authority. You need to book for an appointment to get a PSA Birth Certificate which has its own requirements. You can either pick up the document from the PSA nearest to you or you can also have it delivered to the place where you often stay. If you want to have it delivered, there is an additional charge for the delivery fee.
Two (2) valid IDs of the couple
Both the bride and the groom must prepare at least one valid identification card or valid ID. The valid IDs will serve as proofs of identity of both parties. If either or both of you have no valid ID, it is best to secure your ID ahead as it may take some time. You may get a National ID.
CENOMAR
Aside from the Birth Certificate, you also need to request the Certificate of No Records of Marriage or CENOMAR from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Both of the couple must prepare their CENOMAR as part of the civil wedding requirements.
Marriage License Application Form
Also part of the civil wedding requirements are duly-accomplished Marriage License Application Forms. You can ask for the forms at the Local Civil Registrar in your municipality or city. Make sure to have four (4) copies — one for you and three for the registrant, the solemnizing office, and the Office of the Civil Registrat-General.
Community Tax Certificate
The Community Tax Certificate or CEDULA of the bride and the groom are also required in getting married. You can obtain it from your local Philippine Treasurer’s Office.
1×1 Photo
The couple who is about to be married must prepare their 1×1 photos.
Barangay Certificate
Obtain a Barangay Certificate from the barangays where you live as part of your proof of locality.
Certificate of Attendance in Pre-Marriage Counseling
In case the groom, bride, or both partners are 25 years old or below, a Certificate of Attendance in Pre-Marriage Counseling is required. The concerned party must go through a counselling on responsible parenthood, marriage, and family planning which often takes half of the day.
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