The requirement that we did not fuss much about during the wedding planning was the marriage license. Applying for a marriage license is pretty simple and easy, but I think what confuses couples is where to apply for a marriage license. Some couples think that you should apply at the City or Municipality where the wedding will be held-- this is wrong; unless one of you lives in the City or Municipality where the wedding venue is located.
According to Art. 9 of the Family Code of the Philippines:
"A marriage license shall be issued by the local civil registrar of the city or municipality where either contracting party habitually resides, except in marriages where no license is required..."
In our case for instance, at the time we filed, Kevin was living in Quezon City, while I was living in Las Pinas City. We chose to file at the Las Pinas City Hall, because I DO NOT LIKE GOING TO QUEZON CITY.
You have to bring proof however, that one of you lives in the city or municipality where you will file. You will need to get a Community Tax Certificate or Cedula, which you will get at the City or Municipal Hall (you need to present an ID with your address).
Applying for a Marriage License will depend on how long your engagement period will be.
The Marriage License is only valid 120 days after its issue, so apply for yours a month or two prior to your wedding day. Don't wait to apply a week before, as there is a 10-day posting period of your application. Your marriage license will be issued after the posting period.
We filed ours around December and there were so many holidays so we got ours beyond 10 days.
Personal appearance is required; both bride and groom must be present during filing.
That's a great requirement since the application is a bit long and you will have to fill out four (4) copies!
The Requirements:
- Four (4) Copies of the Application Form (This will be provided in the Civil Registrar Office in the City/Municipal Hall.
- Birth certificates of both applicants.
- Community Tax Certificate (Cedula) of both applicants.
- Certificate of Family Planning and Marriage Counselling (we attended the Counselling conducted by the DSWD Office at the City Hall; it was almost a day long at the Las Pinas City Hall)
- Parental consent if applicant is 18 yrs. old below 21 yrs. old
- Parental advice if applicant is 21 yrs. old but below 25 yrs. old
- At least one of the contracting parties must be a resident of the place where the local civil registry office is located (Can't state this enough)
- Certificate of No Marriage or CENOMAR
Registration Fees:
Application: 100.00
Marriage License: 52.00
These are the requirements and fees from the Las Pinas City Hall. Best to visit the Civil Registrar Office at the City or Municipal Hall where you intend to apply for a marriage license as some may require more.
I hope you found this informative!
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