Statement of Freedom to Marry

(A document of this kind can serve as a Letter of Freedom to Marry)

Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Name of other party _________________________________________________________________
Date of Marriage ____________________________________________________________________
Place of Marriage ___________________________________________________________________

1. Please state your relationship to the bride/groom*_____________________________________

*(To be completed by father, mother, brother or sister of the party, in presence of a priest who
will witness his/her signature)

2. To the best of your knowledge has he/she ever been married before civilly or religiously)? ___ (yes/no)
If yes, please give details
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3. Do you know of any reason which could prevent this marriage taking place? __________ (yes/no)
If yes, please explain:
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Name and address of person making statement:
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Tel./Mobile No. ____________________________________________________________

Signature _________________________________________________________________

(Priest/Deacon – Witness) _________________________________________________________

(Seal)             Date and Place __________________________________________________