Solemnization of Marriage (For Filipino Couples)

Both parties have to appear personally at the Embassy.

For Single Filipinos:

  1. Birth Certificate in security paper issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) authenticated by Authentication Division, DFA Manila (Original & one photocopy)
  2. Certificate of Non-Availability of Record of Marriage issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) (Purpose: For Marriage) authenticated by Authentication Division, DFA Manila (Original & one photocopy)

    NOTE: A CENOMAR is valid for only six (6) months from the date of issue by the NSO.

  3. Original and one (1) photocopy of Authenticated Parental Consent (for applicants aged 18 years and 1 day to 21 years) OR original and one (1) photocopy of Authenticated Parental Advice (for applicants aged 21 years and 1 day to 25 years). The Parental Consent or Advice should indicate the name of the fiance/fiancee and should go through the following:
    1. Notary Public
    2. Regional Trial Court
    3. DFA Manila, Authentication Division
  4. Passport (Original & 1 Photocopy of Data Page & Last Page)

    NOTE: If Expired Passport/Lost Passport/Mutilated Passport/Passport under an Assumed Name (AKA/Alias)/Passport with Discrepancy (First Name/Middle Name/Last Name/Date of Birth/Place of Birth), applicant has to apply for a new passport prior to acceptance of application for LCCM. (Please see requirements for the abovementioned passport cases.)

  5. Two (2) Passport Size Pictures

For Filipinos whose marriage has been annulled:

  1. Passport
    • For female applicants: Present original passport and submit one photocopy of first page, page with amendment to “single name,” and last page bearing name of signing officer
    • For male applicants: Present original passport and submit photocopy of first page and last page

    NOTE: If Expired Passport/Lost Passport/Mutilated Passport/Passport under an Assumed Name (AKA/Alias)/Passport with Discrepancy (First Name/Middle Name/Last Name/Date of Birth/Place of Birth), applicant has to apply for a new passport prior to acceptance of application for LCCM. (Please see requirements for the abovementioned passport cases.)

  2. Amended Marriage Contract in security paper issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) authenticated by Authentication Division, DFA Manila. (Original & 1 Photocopy)
  3. Certificate of Finality of Decision and Court Order/Decision authenticated by Authentication Division, DFA Manila (Original & 1 Photocopy)
  4. Birth Certificate in security paper issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) authenticated by Authentication Division, DFA Manila (Original & 1 Photocopy)
  5. Two (2) passport-size pictures

For Widowed Filipinos:

For female applicant, under Philippine Law, after the death of the husband, she is required to wait 10 months and 1 day before she can apply for remarriage.

  1. Passport
    • For female applicants: Present original passport and submit one photocopy of first page, page with amendment to “single name,” and last page bearing name of signing officer
    • For male applicants: Present original passport and submit photocopy of first page and last page

    NOTE: If Expired Passport/Lost Passport/Mutilated Passport/Passport under an Assumed Name (AKA/Alias)/Passport with Discrepancy (First Name/Middle Name/Last Name/Date of Birth/Place of Birth), applicant has to apply for a new passport prior to acceptance of application for LCCM. (Please see requirements for the abovementioned passport cases.)

  2. Death Certificate of Previous Spouse
    • If spouse is a Filipino: Death Certificate of Previous Spouse in security paper issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) authenticated by Authentication Division, DFA Manila (Original and 1 photocopy)
    • If spouse is a Japanese: Family Registry (Koseki Tohon) reflecting the Death of the husband (Original & 1 Photocopy)
    • If spouse is a Foreign National other than Japanese: Death Certificate from the Embassy of his Nationality. The Death Certificate should be in English. (Original & 1 Photocopy)
  3. If married in the Philippines: Marriage Contract with Previous Spouse in security paper issued by the National Statisctics Office (NSO) authenticated by Authentication Division, DFA Manila (Original & 1 Photocopy)

    If married in Japan or another country: Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo/Philippine Consulate General in Osaka or from the Philippine Embassy/Philippine Consulate General in the country where the marriage took place. (Original & 1 Photocopy)

  4. Birth Certificate in security paper issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) authenticated by Authentication Division, DFA Manila (Original & 1 Photocopy)
  5. Two (2) passport-size pictures (with valid passport)

FEES:

    Marriage License (US$25 x 2) US$50
    Solemnization FeeUS$60
    Total US$110
    Note: Fees are payable in US Dollar or it’s equivalent in Japanese Yen. Please consult the Embassy for the current applicable rate.

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