A Marriage License may be issued to couples who are both Filipino nationals wishing to get married at the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo. Both parties must submit the requirements relevant for them.

Note: Application is by appointment only

Requirements

For a Single Filipino:

  1. Duly accomplished application form
  2. Valid Passport – Original and one (1) copy
  3. Residence Card or visa in Japan – Original and one (1) copy
  4. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Birth Certificate – Original and one (1) copy
  5. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) – Original and one (1) copy
    (make sure that the details in the PSA CENOMAR are consistent or the same with the PSA Birth Certificate) – valid only for six (6) months from the date of issuance
  6. Three (3) Passport-sized photos

Additional requirements for Single Filipinos between 18-25 years old:

  1. Affidavit of Parental Consent/Advice
    For 18-20 years old – Affidavit of Parental Consent with valid passport or valid ID of parent/s
    For 21-25 years old – Affidavit of Parental Advice with valid passport or valid ID of parent/s
    Notes:

    • If the parents are in the Philippines, the affidavit executed in the Philippines must be notarized by a Filipino notary public, then authenticated (“red-ribboned”) by the DFA.
    • If the parents are in Japan, they can execute the affidavit at the Philippine Embassy.
    • If the parents are deceased, please submit a DFA authenticated PSA issued Death Certificate
  2. Marriage Counseling Certificate issued by a minister, counselor or any qualified authority.

For a Divorced Filipino: Only Filipinos whose divorce is already recognized by a Philippine Court may apply for Marriage License.

  1. Duly accomplished application form
  2. Valid Passport – Original and one (1) copy
  3. Residence Card or visa in Japan – Original and one (1) copy
  4. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Birth Certificate – Original and one (1) copy
  5. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Advisory on Marriages – Original and one (1) copy
    (make sure that the details in the PSA Advisory on Marriages are consistent or the same with the PSA Birth Certificate) – valid only for six (6) months from the date of issuance
  6. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Marriage Certificate/ Contract or Report of Marriage with annotation – Original and one (1) copy
  7. DFA authenticated Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce issued by a Philippine Court with Certificate of Finality – Original and one (1) copy
  8. Record of Divorce in Japan:
    1. If former spouse is Japanese, please submit Family Registry (Koseki Tohon) reflecting the couple’s place and date of divorce. Please note that the Koseki Shohon (part of Koseki Tohon) and Certificate of Acceptance (Juri Shomeisho) are not acceptable.
    2. If former spouse is a foreign national other than Japanese, please submit Certificate of Acceptance of Divorce (Juri Shomeisho) showing the couple’s place and date of divorce
  9. Three (3) Passport-sized photos

For a Filipino whose marriage was Annulled in the Philippines:

  1. Duly accomplished application form
  2. Valid Passport – Original and one (1) copy
  3. Residence Card or visa in Japan – Original and one (1) copy
  4. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Birth Certificate – Original and one (1) copy
  5. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Advisory on Marriages – Original and one (1) copy
    (make sure that the details in the PSA Advisory on Marriages are consistent or the same with the PSA Birth Certificate) – valid only for six (6) months from the date of issuance
  6. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Marriage Certificate/ Contract or Report of Marriage with annotation – Original and one (1) copy
  7. DFA authenticated Judicial Decree of Annulment issued by a Philippine Court with Certificate of Finality – Original and one (1) copy
  8. Three (3) Passport-sized photos

For a Widowed Filipino:

  1. Duly accomplished application form
  2. Valid Passport – Original and one (1) copy
  3. Residence Card or visa in Japan – Original and one (1) copy
  4. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Birth Certificate – Original and one(1) copy
  5. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Advisory on Marriages – Original and one (1) copy
    (make sure that the details in the PSA Advisory on Marriages are consistent or the same with the PSA Birth Certificate) – valid only for six (6) months from the date of issuance
  6. DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Marriage Certificate/ Contract or Report of Marriage – Original and one (1) copy
  7. Death Certificate:
    • If the deceased spouse is Filipino – DFA authenticated or DFA Apostilled PSA issued Death Certificate
    • If the deceased spouse is Japanese – Koseki tohon (Family Registry)
    • If the deceased spouse is a foreign national other than Japanese – Death Certificate issued by his/her Embassy

Application by Mail

  1. Fill-out the application form, then sign on it.
    • All the details must be true and accurate.
    • All the details must be type-written and in BLOCK letters.
    • The forms must be printed in A4-sized paper.
    • ML form link: https://tokyo.philembassy.net/downloads/Marriage%20License%20Form.pdf
  2. Email the application form along with the required documents to civilreg@philembassy.net for pre-evaluation.
  3. After pre-evaluation is complete, bring the ML forms to a Japanese Notary Public for notarization
    • Each form must have the signature of the applicants.
    • Application form of both parties must be notarized separately.
  4. Send these forms to the Embassy, along with the other required documents as listed above, including a self-addressed ¥600 Letterpack
    • On the envelope, please write:
    Philippine Embassy – Tokyo, Japan • 5-15-5 Roppongi Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8537
    (Attn: Civil Registration Section/Marriage License)
    Note: Applicants are NOT required to forward their original passports and/or other valid IDs to the Embassy. However, its clear and readable photocopies must be provided.
  5. Once the physical documents have been verified to be complete and authentic, an officer will contact the applicants, either by email or through phone, to inform about the necessary consular fees which will be paid through Genkin Kakitome.

Reminders

  1. All photocopies must be in A4-sized papers;
  2. Application may be submitted in person or by mail – if by mail, the application form must be notarized by a Japanese notary public;
  3. The Embassy may require additional documents, if deemed necessary;
  4. Applicable fees depend on each particular case;
  5. Processing period is 10 working days upon receipt of complete documents.