Marriage Certificate (Local Registration)
Registration of Certificate of Marriage at the Local Civil Registrar
Processing
5 Minutes
Fee
Free
Who Can Apply
Contracting Parties
Appointment
Walk-in
Important Registration Deadlines
The Certificate of Marriage (COM) of a Civil or Church wedding with Marriage License must be registered within fifteen (15) days after the solemnization of marriage. COM of a Civil or Church Wedding under Art. 34 or PD 1083 must be registered within thirty (30) days after the solemnization of marriage. Registration of marriage certificate is free of charge, pursuant to Section 6 of P.D. No. 651.
Step-by-Step Process
Follow these steps to register your marriage certificate
Submit Certificate of Marriage
Submit the accomplished Certificate of Marriage (COM) for review. The COM must be duly signed by the contracting parties, solemnizing officer, and at least two witnesses.
Claim Registered Certificate
Get your copy of COM duly registered and signed by the Receiving Officer and MCR or any authorized signatory. Accomplish Client Feedback Form and drop at designated suggestion box.
Requirements
Documents needed for marriage registration
For Timely Registration (Within 15/30 Days)
- Certificate of Marriage duly signed by the contracting parties
- Signature of the solemnizing officer
- Signatures of at least two (2) witnesses
For Delayed Registration
- Affidavit for Delayed Registration of Marriage (at the back of the document shall be accomplished)
- PSA negative certification
- Affidavit of the solemnizing officer or the person reporting or presenting the marriage certificate for registration stating the facts and circumstances surrounding the marriage and the reason or cause of delay
Frequently Asked Questions
Application for Marriage License
For engaged couples intending to get married in Agoo
Important Information
Engaged couples (either one or both of them is a resident of Agoo, NV) of legal ages who are intending to get married must apply for marriage license at the MCRO. The Marriage License is valid anywhere in the Philippines for a period of 120 days from the date of issue.
Step-by-Step Process for Marriage License
Complete guide to obtaining your marriage license
| Step | What to Do | Documents to Present | Fee | Duration | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Present requirements |
| — | 2 minutes | LCR Registration Staff LCR Registration Staff LCR Releasing Staff |
| 2 | Answer questions for encoding in the Application Form | — | — | 3 minutes | LCR Releasing Staff |
| 3 | Wait for the printing of the documents | — | — | 2 minutes | LCR Releasing Staff |
| 4 | Pay the required fees at the MTO | Order of Payment | ₱268.00 Note: Marriage to be solemnized by the Municipal Mayor shall pay an additional ₱250.00 Solemnization Fee | 10 minutes | MTO Collection Officer |
| 5 | Proceed to MSWDO for the schedule of PMC (Pre-Marriage Counseling) |
| — | 45 minutes | MSWDO Staff |
| 6 | Attend the PMC (every Thursday at 8:00 AM) at the Function Room or any designated room |
| — | 4 hours | PMC Team |
| 7 | After the PMC, go back to MCRO for the schedule of the issuance of the Marriage License |
| — | 5 minutes | LCR Releasing Staff |
| 8 | Issuance of the marriage license after the completion of the requirements and period of 10 days posting |
| ₱2.00 Marriage License Fee | 3 minutes | LCR Releasing Staff |
| TOTAL RESPONSE TIME | ₱270.00 | 10 days, 5 hours and 10 minutes | |||
Client Feedback
Accomplish Client Feedback Form and drop at designated suggestion box.
Basic Requirements
- Birth Certificate (PSA or Local)
- Parental Consent (ages 18-21)
- Parental Advice (ages 22-24)
- Valid Government ID
- Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
Additional Requirements (If Applicable)
- Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (for foreign citizens)
- Death Certificate of spouse (if widowed)
- Decree of Divorce (if divorced abroad)
- Decree of Annulment (if annulled)
- Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from PSA
Downloadable Resources
Forms for marriage license application