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A sworn statement for a man and a woman who wish to apply for a marriage license which contains among other things their identity, religion, civil status etc. A marriage license is a pre requisite of a valid marriage.

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OFFICE/UNIT	MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
CLASSIFICATION	Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION	G2C - Government to Citizen
WHO MAY AVAIL	At least one of the contracting parties is a resident of the municipality. Must be 18 years old and above. Must be male and female.

Requirements

Checklist & Where to Secure

Certificate of No Marriag (CENOMAR)

Philippine Statistics Authority

Birth Certificate of the contracting parties.

Philippine Statistics Authority

Parents’ Consent for 18-21 years old

Municipal Civil Registrar’s Office

Parent’s Advice for 22-25 years old

Municipal Civil Registrar’s Office

Passport and Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage for citizens of foreign country

Diplomatic or Consular Office in the Philippines

NOTE: In cases where there is no embassy in the Philippines, applicant must execute an affidavit and secure a certification from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

Death Certificate of deceased spouse for widow/widower applicant

Philippine Statistics Authority

Decree of Divorce, Court Decision with Finality and Annotated COM of previously married

Municipal or Regional Trial Court/ Philippine Statistics Authority

Pre-marriage counseling and Family Planning Certificate

Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office

IDs and Community Tax Certificate (Cedula) of both parties

Municipal Treasurer’s Office

5 STEPS

CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Fill up and submit application form together with the complete requirements	1.1 Receive the application and interview the client. 1.2 Review completeness of the documents and prepare the application for marriage license form. 1.3 Witness the signing of the marriage license application form.	None None None	5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes	Marietta C. Nimenzo Registration Officer I Civil Registrar’s Office Marietta C. Nimenzo Registration Officer I Civil Registrar’s Office Marietta C. Nimenzo Registration Officer I Civil Registrar’s Office
2. Pay the required fee at the Municipal Treasury Office by showing the Order of Payment. Make sure to secure Official Receipt that will be issued upon payment.	2. Issue order of payment and instruct the client to pay at the Municipal Treasurer’s Office	Application Fee PHP 500 Solemnization Fee PHP 1500	5 minutes	Marietta C. Nimenzo Registration Officer I Civil Registrar’s Office
3. Proceed to the MSWDO for Pre-Marriage Counseling for the schedule of the Seminar.	3. Instruct the client to proceed at the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office for the schedule of Seminar	None	5 minutes	Marietta C. Nimenzo Registration Officer I Civil Registrar’s Office
4. Return to MCRO after the seminar and give the Pre-Marriage Counseling and Family Planning Certificate.	4.1 Receive the official receipt. 4.2 Receive and record application of marriage license and set schedule for the issuance of license.	None None	5 minutes 5 minutes	Marietta C. Nimenzo Registration Officer I Civil Registrar’s Office Marietta C. Nimenzo Registration Officer I Civil Registrar’s Office
5. Return after 10 working days and pay the corresponding marriage license fee.	Release the application and Marriage License	Marriage License PHP 2	5 minutes	Marietta C. Nimenzo Registration Officer I Civil Registrar’s Office Hannah Jasmine B. Centeno Municipal Civil Registrar Civil Registrar’s Office
	TOTAL:	For Civil Wedding (Mayor) PHP 2002 For Church Wedding PHP 502	40 minutes
NOTE: POSTING PERIOD IS TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS AND TO BE POSTED IN THE MUNICIPAL BULLETIN BOARD. CLIENT WILL BE ADVISED TO RETURN AFTER TEN (10) WORKING DAYS FROM THE DATE OF APPLICATION.

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APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE

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5 STEPS