How to Get a CENOM AR

in the Philippines: 4
Easy Ways

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Last Updated on 12/23/2019

CENOMAR or Certificate of No Marriage is one of

the main requirements for Filipinos who wish to
get married
married.

This document will serve as proof that the

applicant has never contracted marriage. In
the case of annulled individuals, it can serve
as the Certificate of Singleness that can
prove that the applicant is free to remarry.

CENOMAR is requested for different purposes,

including marriage license application
application, fiance
visa application, local and overseas employment,
school enrollment, and loan/claims/benefits
application.

This guide will provide all the details that you need
to know in order to request your CENOMAR.

Table of Contents

How long is the validity of a CENOMAR?

What are the requirements to get CENOMAR from
PSA?
How much is the CENOMAR fee?
How long does it take to apply for a CENOMAR?
How to Get a CENOMAR in the Philippines: 4
Ways.
Option 1: Walk-in application.
A. How to Get a CENOMAR at the PSA
office.
B. How to Get a CENOMAR at SM Business
Center.
Option 2: Online application.
A. How to Get a CENOMAR Online via PSA
Helpline.
B. How to Get a CENOMAR Online via PSA
Serbilis.
Frequently Asked Questions.
1. How can I get CENOMAR after an
annulment?
2. Can US citizens get a CENOMAR? How?
3. Is it possible to get a CENOMAR even if I’m
married?
4. Can I request and/or claim CENOMAR for
someone else?
5. How can I get DFA-authenticated
CENOMAR?
6. How can I correct misspelled information on
my CENOMAR?
7. I’m an OFW currently based abroad. How can
I get a CENOMAR without flying back to the
Philippines?
About the Author.

H o w l o n g i s t h e va l i d i t y o f
a CENOMAR?
CENOMAR is only valid for 6 months from the
date of issuance by the PSA or Philippine
Statistics Authority (formerly NSO).

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These are the basic requirements needed when
requesting CENOMAR:

Duly-accomplished CENOMAR Application

Form

At least 1 Valid ID. Acceptable IDs include Office

or Company ID, SSS/GSIS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG
ID, Driver’s License, Passport, PRC ID, Senior
Citizen’s ID, Voter’s ID, NBI Clearance, PhilPost
ID, and PWD ID

Authorization letter signed by the owner (if the

applicant won’t be able to apply or claim the
CENOMAR personally)

Sample of a CENOMAR from NSO (now PSA)

How much is the CENOMAR

fe e ?
The fees to be paid when requesting CENOMAR
will depend on how you’ll file the application. The
processing/application fees range from Php 210
to Php 1,200.

H o w l o n g d o e s i t t a ke to
apply for a CENOMAR?
Depending on what option you choose in
obtaining it, a CENOMAR can be released on the
same day it was requested to as long as 10 days.

H o w to G e t a C E N O M A R i n
t h e P h i l i p p i n e s : 4 Way s .

Option 1: Walk-in application.

A . H o w to G e t a C E N O M A R a t th e PS A
office.

If you’re in a hurry, getting your CENOMAR at any

of the PSA offices in the country might be your
best option.. Not only will you be able to claim
your CENOMAR within the day if you choose
this option, but you’ll also get to pay lower
processing or application fees. However, make
sure to come early in the morning since PSA
offices usually have a lot of applicants and the
lines are always long.

Requirements:

Duly-accomplished CENOMAR Application

Form

1 valid ID

Authorization letter (if applicable)

Fee: Php 210 per copy

Step-by-step Guide:

1. Head to the nearest PSA office.

2. Get your green CENOMAR Application Form

from the Customer Service Counter.

3. Completely fill out the application form.

4. Head to the Evaluating Officer and have your

form and documents checked for accuracy,
authenticity, and legibility.

5. Once your documents are approved, head to

the cashier to pay the application fee.

6. Get your Official Receipt with a stamp

containing the date and time of the release of
your document.

7. If you went to the office early, your document

will be released on the same day.

8. Head to the Releasing Area to receive your

CENOMAR.

B. H ow to Get a CENO M AR at SM
Business Center.

If you want convenience and shorter queues, you

have the option to file your CENOMAR application
at any of PSA’s partner establishments, including
SM Business Centers. The average processing
time for CENOMAR applications filed at SM
malls is 7 days. It must be noted, however, that
they charge higher processing or application fees
than PSA offices.

Requirements:

Duly-accomplished CENOMAR Application

Form

1 valid ID

Authorization letter (if applicable)

Fee: Php 235 per copy

Step-by-step Guide:
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1. Head to an SM Business Center near you.

2. Get a white CENOMAR application form at the

Customer Service Counter.

3. Completely fill out the application form. You

might also be asked to accomplish a smaller
transaction form where you’ll indicate the
number of copies that you’re requesting and
the requesting party’s details.

4. Go to the cashier and submit the accomplished

form, your valid ID, and the processing fees.

5. Get your Official Receipt and Claim Stub. Check

the Claim Stub for the release date of your
CENOMAR.

6. On the day of release, head back to the SM

Business Center near you and present the
Official Receipt, Claim Stub, and your valid ID. If
you’re claiming someone else’s CENOMAR,
make sure to bring an authorization letter
signed by the owner of the document.

7. Claim your CENOMAR.

Option 2: Online application.

You can now request CENOMAR online and have it
delivered right at your doorstep. PSA Serbilis and
PSA Helpline can process CENOMAR requests
and deliver the official document anywhere in the
Philippines. OFWs can also use one of these
service providers since it accepts and delivers
orders abroad.

It must be noted that should your requested

document requires manual research and/or
retrieval from paper archives, there will be an
additional 10-15 days of processing/delivery time.
You’ll be informed via email if that’s the case for
your online document request.

A . H o w to G e t a C E N O M A R O n lin e via
PSA H elpline.

PSA Helpline can only process orders within

the Philippines
Philippines. This online document request
service can deliver your requested document
within 2-7 days from the date of order
confirmation.

Requirements:

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Valid ID of the applicant (to be presented when

receiving the CENOMAR from the courier)

In case the applicant won’t be available to

receive the CENOMAR: Valid IDs of both the
document owner and the authorized
representative; and authorization letter (if the
representative is not a parent or child of the
document owner)

Fee: Php 465 per copy

Step-by-step Guide:

1. Go to the official website of PSA Helpline.

2. Click the ‘Order Now’ tab.

3. Click ‘CENOMAR’ from the list of service

options.

4. Click the Purpose of the request from the given

options.

5. On the next page, you’ll be asked to provide

your personal information like name, birthday,
and parents’ names. After successfully
providing all the required details, click the
‘Continue’ button.

6. Provide the name of the person whose name

will appear on the CENOMAR. If you’re
requesting for someone else, indicate your
relationship with the document owner. After
providing the requested details, click the
‘Submit’ button.

7. On the Checkout page, your order summary will

be displayed. You’ll be asked to provide
additional details like contact information and
names of up to three representatives. After
successfully providing the additional
information, check the ‘I certify’ box and click
‘Continue’.

8. For instant payments, you can use your

Mastercard or VISA card and GCash account
account.
For over-the-counter payments, you can check
your email for payment instructions. You can
pay the fees at any of these payment channels:
PNB, Metrobank, BDO, Bayad Center, ECPay (7-
Eleven), Bancnet, and Touchpay. Click your
preferred payment option to view the
instructions.

9. After successfully completing the payment

process, your order will be confirmed.

10. Wait for the delivery of your CENOMAR.

B. H ow to Get a CENO M AR O nline via

PSA Serbilis.

PSA Serbilis delivers documents anywhere

in the Philippines and in the world. For orders
within the Philippines, you can expect to receive
your CENOMAR 7-13 days after successfully
placing your order. For orders abroad, the delivery
time takes 6-8 weeks after the payment and will
be sent via PhilPost registered mail. There’s also a
‘Special Courier Service’ option for Filipinos who
are based abroad for faster delivery.

Requirements:

Valid ID of the applicant (to be presented when

receiving the CENOMAR from the courier)

In case the applicant won’t be available to

receive the CENOMAR: Valid IDs of both the
document owner and the authorized
representative; and authorization letter (if the
representative is not a parent or child of the
document owner)

Fee: Php 430 per copy (for local delivery) or

USD 25.30 per copy (for international delivery)

Step-by-step Guide:

1. Go to the official website of PSA Serbilis.

2. Click the ‘Online Application’ under the

‘Request’ tab.

3. Click the ‘Click here to request now’ button.

4. Read the Terms and Conditions and click ‘I

accept’ at the end of the page.
Provide your personal information like the
name (of the requester), delivery address, TIN,
and contact information. Click the ‘Next’ button
after successfully providing all the details.

5. Check if all the details are correct and click

‘Confirm’. If there are errors, click the
‘Change/Edit’ button.

6. You’ll be taken to the Requests Summary page.

To get started, click the ‘CENOMAR’ option.

7. On the next page, you’ll be asked to provide

additional information like the number of copies
(up to 12 copies can be requested), the
complete name of the document owner,
birthday, parents’ names, and purpose of the
request. Click the ‘Save’ button after
successfully providing all the details.

8. Check if all the details are correct and click the

‘Confirm’ button. If there are errors, click the
‘Change/Edit’ button.

9. Once you’re done, click the ‘Submit’ button on

the Requests Summary page. You’ll be given a
Batch Request Number that you’ll use for the
payment. Print two copies of the request page.

10. Pay the application fee through any of the

available payment options. You’ll be redirected
to the payment page if you click any of the
instant payment options. If you’ll complete the
payment through the offline options, you’ll
receive the payment details through email. It
must be noted that refunds and cancellations
will no longer be accepted after payment has
been made.

11. Always use the Batch Request Number when

making a payment. Once you have successfully
paid for your document request, your order will
be confirmed and processed.

12. You can check the site’s Delivery page to check

the status of your order and find out when it’s
going to be delivered.

Fre q u e n t l y A s ke d
Questions.

1. How can I get CENOMAR after

an annulment?
You may follow the standard procedure for
requesting CENOMAR or Certificate of
Singleness. The difference is there will be an
annotation on your CENOMAR that you have
previously contracted marriage and that it was
annulled.

Related: How to File Annulment in the

Philippines: An Ultimate Guide

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2. Can US citizens get a

CENOMAR? How?
Instead of CENOMAR, US Citizens are required to
obtain an Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of
Legal Capacity to Marry
Marry. They can file the
affidavit at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.

3. Is it possible to get a
CENOMAR even if I’m married?
If you were previously married in the Philippines
and it was registered with the PSA, you will not be
able to get CENOMAR. PSA will issue CEMAR
(Certificate of Marriage) instead.

4. Can I request and/or claim

CENOMAR for someone else?