1.

Certified true copy of you and your partner’s NSO birth certificates (1 original and
2 photocopies). You can request from the NSO office or apply online through e-
Census. NSO Helpline Plus is also available with telephone no. (632) 737.1111 or email
them at e-census.info@mail.census.gov.ph
2. Affidavit of parental consent or advice. 18 years is the legal age of Marriage in the
Philippines. If one of you are between the ages 18 and 21, a consent from parents,
surviving parent or guardian is required. On the other hand, if either of you are between
the age of 22 and 25, a written parental advice indicating that your parents are aware of
your intention to marry will be required. You can either bring your parents
during application or just submit a notarized letter of consent/advice.
3. Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) or Certificate of Singleness (1 original and 1
photocopy). This document will prove that you haven’t been married before. It is issued
by the NSO, with a fee of Php 195. Release is after 4 working days.
4. Certificate of Attendance in a pre-marriage counseling, family planning, and
responsible parenthood seminar.The pre-marriage counseling is usually conducted by
the Church or the DSWD for civil marriages. The family planning and responsible
parenthood seminar, on the other hand, is held at the health department (specifically the
Division of Maternal and Child Health) of your municipal/city hall. Make sure to check
the schedules as some are conducted daily while others have a specific schedule within
the week. If you failed to secure the certificates before applying for a marriage license,
you will be asked to attend the required seminars before your wedding date.
5. Community Tax Certificate or Cedula (1 original and 2 photocopies).
6. Barangay Clearance (1 original and 1 photocopy).
7. At least 2 valid IDs.
8. Recent 1 x 1 photo (colored or black and white).
9. Marriage license application form (issues by the LCR office).