REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION

(All applicants shall present original copies of the following documents for

examination and submit the required photocopies.)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Personal Appearance

• The personal appearance of both contracting parties is required.

2. Birth Certificate

• PSA or local-issued Birth Certificate

(1 original copy and 2 photocopies.)

3. Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

• Required to establish civil status and legal capacity to contract marriage

(1 original copy and 2 photocopies.)

4. Pre-Marriage Counseling Certificate / Certificate of Compliance

• Issued by the City/Municipal Health Office or accredited agency, in compliance with existing local ordinances and administrative regulations

(1 original copy and 2 photocopies.)

5. Supporting Documents (Any one (1) of the following):

• Baptismal Certificate
• Voter’s Affidavit
• School Records / Transcript of Records

(1 original copy and 2 photocopies)

AGE-RELATED LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Parental Consent – For parties aged 18 years old but below 21 years old

• Notarized Parental Consent is required.
• Personal appearance of the Parents.

B. Parental Advice – For parties aged 21 years old but not more than 25 years old

• Notarized Parental Advice is required.
• Personal appearance of Parents.

C. Execution of Parental Consent

• The affidavit of Parental Consent or Parental Advice shall be executed by the father.
• In the absence of the father, the mother may execute the affidavit, provided that the affidavit contains a clear statement on the whereabouts or condition of the father.
• In the absence of both father and mother, the affidavit may be executed by a grandparent or an older sibling at least 21 years old, in that order.
• The affidavit must clearly state the reasons for the incapacity or absence of the parents. In the absence of parents, grandparents, or qualified siblings
• An Affidavit of Guardianship shall be executed by the actual guardian or person having legal charge of the applicant with government issued ID’s
• The affidavit must contain:
  • The relationship of the affiant to the applicant; and
  • The whereabouts or status of the parents and other authorized persons.
  • Death Certificate of parents (if deceased)
  • PSA documents to establish relationship
  • Barangay Certification – 1 original copy and 2 photocopies

D. Parental Consent for NON-Marital child:

• The affidavit of Parental Consent shall be executed by the mother.
• In the absence of the mother, the affidavit may be executed by a grandparent or an older sibling at least 21 years old or legal guardian , in that order.

E. Identification And Residency Requirements

• Valid ID of the applying couple – 2 photocopies each
• Valid ID of the applying couple (Davao City address)

E. continuation

• If the applicant is not a resident of Davao City:
  • Barangay Certification (proof of residency) (1 original copy and 2 photocopies)
• Community Tax Certificate (Cedula) of the applying couple and their parents, as required prior to notarization and filing.

FEES

• Pay at the City Treasurer’s Office:
  • ₱300.00 – Marriage License Application Fee
  • ₱200.00 – Marriage License Fee

FOR FOREIGN NATIONAL APPLICANTS

• Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry
  • Issued by the Embassy/Consulate in the Philippines or duly Apostilled
    (1 original and 5 photocopies)
• Passport
  • Bio page and page bearing date of arrival in the Philippines (2 photocopies each)

• Pay ₱250.00 – Marriage Registration Fee (Legal Capacity to Marry)
• Divorce Paper

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WHERE APPLICABLE

A. Widow / Widower

• Death Certificate of the deceased spouse (1 original copy and 2 photocopies)

B. Annulled / Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

Submit the following certified true copies:

• Judicial Decree of Annulment / Declaration of Nullity
• Certificate of Finality
• Judgment or Decision
• Annotated Marriage Certificate
• Advisory on Marriage (2 certified photocopies each)

C. Shariah Divorce Foreign Divorce

(For marriages governed by * Recognition of Foreign

Presidential Decree No. 1083) Judgement

* Order/Judgment of Divorce > Decision

* Certificate of Finality > Finality

* Certificate of Divorce > Annotated

* Certificate of Conversion to Marriage Contract

Islam

* Joint Affidavit of spouses ratifying

conversion and marriage

* Certificate of Authenticity

* Annotated Marriage Certificate (Original)

(Items 1–7: 2 originals and 2 photocopies each)

CHECKLIST

A. BASIC REQUIREMENTS (FOR ALL APPLICANTS)

☐ PSA Birth Certificate

→ 1 original + 2 photocopies

☐ Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

→ 1 original + 2 photocopies

☐ Pre-Marriage Counseling Certificate

→ From Health Center

→ 1 original + 2 photocopies

☐ Any one (1) supporting document:

☐ Baptismal Certificate

☐ Voter’s Affidavit

☐ School Records / TOR

→ 1 original + 2 photocopies

B. AGE REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

☐ Ages 18–20

☐ Notarized Parental Consent

☐ Ages 21–24

☐ Notarized Parental Advice

☐ If parents are unavailable

☐ Affidavit from:

☐ Father

☐ Mother

☐ Grandparent

☐ Older sibling (21+)

☐ If none of the above:

☐ Affidavit of Guardianship

Attach:

☐ Death Certificate of parents (if deceased)

☐ Others ___________________________

C. IDENTIFICATION & RESIDENCY

☐ Valid IDs of both applicants

→ 2 photocopies each

☐ If NOT a Davao City resident:

☐ Barangay Certificate (proof of residency)

→ 1 original + 2 photocopies

D. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

☐ Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)

→ For applicants and parents

E. FEES (Pay at City Treasurer’s Office)

☐ ₱300.00 – Marriage License Application Fee

☐ ₱200.00 – Marriage License Fee

F. FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS

☐ Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry

→ From Embassy / Consulate (Apostilled if required)

→ 1 original + 5 photocopies

☐ Passport (bio page + arrival stamp)