Whilst sorting through some paperwork today, I found the Civil Registrars guidance document for Marriage License. I'm sure that the information is valid for most cities, and could be useful in just getting an idea of what you need to pull together. That being said, it's always good to get you fiance to go and get the upto date list of required documents from the Civil Registrar and scan and e-mail a copy to you so that you can both check off the documents as you go. Especially useful for anyone planning to get married in a very short period in the Philippines, preparation is key.

Requirements for Marriage License Application

1. Birth Certificate (NEW) - 1 Orig. & 2 xerox copies
2. Certficate of Attendance, issued by the HRD Office -1 orig. & 1 xerox copy.
3. CEDULA w/signature - 1 orig & 2 xeox copies.
4. Barangay Certificate - 1 orig & 2 xerox copies
5. CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage, issued by National Statistics Office) - 1 orig & 1 xerox copy
6. For ages 18-25 - appearance of both parents, with valid I.D for parental consent/advice.
7. Valid ID - Orig and 2 xerox copies.

For Widow/Widower

1. Death Certificate, issued by the Local Civil Registrar's Office/National Statistics Office, of deceased husband/wife 1 orig and 2 xerox copies.
2. CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage, issued by the NSO) 1 orig & 1 xerox copy.
3. Certificate of Attendance, issued by the HRD Office - 1 orig & 1 xerox copy
4. CEDULA w/signature - 1 orig. & 2 xerox copies
5. Birth Certificate - 2 xerox copies
6. Barangay Clearance - 1 orig & 1 xerox copies.
7. Valid ID - Orig and 2 xerox copies.

For Annulled Marriage

1. Certificate of Finality of Annullment, issued by the court - 1 orig & 2 xerox copies.
2. Certificate of Registration, from Local Civil Registrars Office - 1 orig and 1 xerox copy.
3. CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage, issued by the NSO) 1 orig & 1 xerox copy.
4. CEDULA w/signature - 1 orig. & 2 xerox copies
5. Birth Certificate - 2 xerox copies
6. Barangay Clearance - 1 orig & 1 xerox copies.
7. Valid ID - Orig and 2 xerox copies.

For a Foreigner Applicant

1. Passport ID - 2 xerox copies
2. Date of Arrival (Latest) from the passport, 2 xerox copies
3. Legal Capacity, issued by the diplomatic official in the Philippines - 1 original and 3 xerox copies (Local CNI from the Embassy)
4. CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage, issued by the NSO) 1 orig & 1 xerox copy.
5. For Divorced Applicant - 1 orig. Divorce Decree & 2 xerox copies
6. For widow/widower - Death Certificate of Deceased husband/wife - 1 orig. & 2 xerox copies.


NOTE:

* Appearance of both applicants is necessary in applying for marriage license.
* Marriage License - release after 10-days posting period
* At least one of the applicant is resident of Cebu City
* Address in the Cedula, Barangay Certificate and Certificate of Attendance must coincide (be consistant)
* For Naturalized Citizen - bring orig and xerox copy for naturalization papers.