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DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS 

Additional Requirements (in case one or both parties have previous marriage)

Report of Marriage Form (Notarized)

The wife should indicate her maiden surname as her last name.

The husband and wife should accomplish and sign the four (4) ROM applications. The forms must be duly notarized by any US notary public.

If Widow or Widower:

PSA Death Certificate

Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies.

Marriage Contract or Certificate issued by US vital records

Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies.

The marriage contract or certificate must bear information on the number of marriages contracted by both parties. If the number of marriages does not appear on the marriage contract/certificate, please submit Marriage Record/License as an additional requirement.

If Annulled

Amended PSA Marriage Certificate, with Annotation of Annulment

Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies.

Proof of Filipino Citizenship of Applicant/s at the time of marriage

Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies.

Samples of proof of Filipino citizenship are: US Naturalization Certificate, US Permanent Resident Card, Valid Visa or Work Permit; or Dual Citizenship papers (Identification Certificate and Approval Order)

Judicial Decree of Annulment

Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies.

Birth Certificates of Husband and Wife

Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies.

Foreign birth certificate of the pouse; PSA-issued birth certificate of the Filipino spouse

Certificate of Finality

Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies.

Valid Passports or IDs of Husband & Wife

Submit one (1) Certified True Copy or CTC and (3) photocopies.

Valid passports or IDs of HUSBAND and WIFE who is filing the application.

If Foreign Spouse was previously married to another foreigner

Foreign Divorce Decree

Affidavit of Delayed Registration (Notarized)

Required if application is filed more than one (1) year after the marriage.

Must be executed and signed by both parties and duly notarized by any US notary public. Submit four (4) original signed and notarized affidavit.

If the Filipino Citizen was previously married to a foreigner and a divorce was validly obtained abroad by the alien spouse

*Foreign Divorce Decree Duly Recognized by the Philippine Court.

There is no divorce in the Philippines, but when a divorce is validly obtained abroad by an alien spouse from his or her Filipino spouse, the Filipino spouse shall have the capacity to remarry under Philippine law. However, the divorce obtained abroad must be passed upon judicially by a Philippine court, to prove its validity, before the Filipino spouse can remarry under Philippine law.

The decision of the Philippine Court shall become the basis for the annotation on Philippine-issued Civil Registry documents.

 The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional documents from the informant or applicant.

1. Submit application via email

Send one copy each of the documentary requirements listed below to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for pre-assessment

2. The Consulate assesses the completeness of the emailed submission.

3. Mail the Report of Marriage (ROM) Application packet

Once emailed documents have been determined to be complete and in order by the Consular Officer, the informant mails to the Consulate the ROM Application packet (please see below the contents of the packet), taking note of the envelope’s tracking number. Address the mail to:

Civil Registry Unit (Report of Marriage)
Philippine Consulate General
556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036

a. Covering Letter

Include a covering letter (handwritten or typed), addressed to the Civil Registry Unit, indicating the consular service requested, name of person filing the application, including the person’s mobile number and email address.

b. Complete DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Arrange documents in this order. Please refer below to the corresponding number of documents to be submitted.

c. Payment

Processing Fee: $25.00 (ROM); $25.00 (per Affidavit)

Payment should be in the form of money order or cashier’s check payable to the Philippine Consulate General. Do not send cash by mail. Personal checks are not accepted.

d. Return Envelope

A self-addressed pre-paid stamped envelope, preferably USPS Priority Mail, with tracking number, must be included when sending the application. Do not use metered stamps or P.O. Box Return Address. Do not use Fedex.

The Philippine Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service. The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted.

e. Ensure that all submitted requirements are correct and in order. Otherwise, incomplete submissions will not be processed and will be returned to the informant at their own expense.

• Report of Birth Application Form (Notarized)
  The informant should accomplish four (4) ROB applications, all with original signature of the parent/s or the child if already 18 years old.

• The forms must be duly notarized by any US notary public.

• Birth Certificate issued by US vital records
  Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies of the original/CTC. Or 4 Certified true copiesThe complete names of parent/s must be reflected on the birth certificate issued by the US Vital Recor

• Proof of Filipino Citizenship of Parent/s at the time of child's birth

• Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies of the original/CTC.

         Or 4 Certified true copies
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Samples of proof of Filipino citizenship of parent/s at the time of child’s birth are: US Naturalization Certificate, US Permanent Resident Card, Valid Visa or Work Permit; or Dual Citizenship papers (Identification Certificate and Approval Order

• Identification Certificate of Child
  Required if the child’s Filipino citizenship has been acquired through RA 9225.​
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  Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies of the original/CTC.

         Or 4 Certified true copies

• 4 Originally signed and Notarized Affidavit of Delayed Registration
  Required if application is filed more than one (1) year after birth of child.

         Must be executed and signed by the parent/s or 18 year old child who is filing the application and duly notarized by any US notary public. Submit four (4) original signed and notarized affidavits.

• Valid ID of Person Reporting the Birth
  Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies of the original/CTC.

         Or 4 Certified true copies

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Valid passports or IDs of Parent/s or 18 year old child who is filing the application, with affixed signatures

STEPS

1. Submit application via emailSend one copy of the DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS listed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. for pre-assessment.

2. THE CONSULATE ASSESSES THE COMPLETENESS OF THE EMAILED SUBMISSION

3. MAIL THE REPORT OF BIRTH (ROB) APPLICATION PACKET

Once emailed documents have been determined to be complete and in order by the Consular Officer, the informant/applicant mails the ROB Application packet (please see below the contents of the packet), taking note of the envelope's tracking number. Address mail to:

Civil Registry Unit (Report of Birth)
Philippine Consulate General
556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036

4. GET PSA-AUTHENTICATED BIRTH CERTIFICATE ONLINE

You may request PSA-authenticated copy of the ROB after 6 to 12 months from the date of reporting at www.psaserbilis.com.ph. To complete the online transaction, you will need the transmittal details (Reference Number, Despatch Number, Despatch Date and Transmittal Date) which can be obtained from the DFA Manila's Consular Records Division with email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Marriage License application form (Downloadable forms at the bottom of this page)

The bride and groom must each accomplish a Marriage License Application Form. The forms have to be signed in front of a Consular Officer.

• Birth Certificate

The bride and groom provide one (1) original & three (3) photocopies of their PSA/NSO-authenticated birth certificate.

• CENOMAR

The bride and groom must each provide one (1) original and three (3) photocopies of their Certificate of Non-Availability of Record of Marriage (CENOMAR) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). A CENOMAR is valid for only six (6) months from the date of issue by PSA.

• Philippine Passport & proof of Filipino Citizenship

Each party must submit four (4) photocopies of their valid Philippine Passport data page including four (4) photocopies of a proof of their current Philippine citizenship such as: valid US Visa, US Permanent Resident Card or work permit.

• Photos

Each party must submit two (2) passport-sized colored photos.

• Fees

Marriage License: US$25.00
Solemnization Fee: US$60.00

• For a contracting party who is a widow or widower

PSA Death Certificate

Submit one (1) original and three (3) photocopies

• For contracting party who had a previous marriage annulled by court or dissolved by a Philippine court recognition of foreign divorce

Amended PSA MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE with annotation of annulment

Submit one (1) original and three (3) photocopies

• For contracting party aged 18-21 years old

Affidavit of parental consent

Parents of a contracting party aged 18-21 years old must execute an Affidavit of Parental Consent. The affidavit must be duly notarized and bear an Apostille.

• For a contracting party aged 22-25 years old

Affidavit of Parental Advice

Parents of a contracting party aged 21-25 years old must execute an Affidavit of Parental Advice. The affidavit must be duly notarized and bear an Apostille.​​ 

1.  Book an appointment online or email the Civil Registration Section at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2. Submit application for a marriage license and Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (LCCM) at the Consulate

Both parties must be present at the Consulate to apply and submit documentary requirements for application of marriage license and Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (LCCM). Please note that all original PSA documents will be retained by the Consulate and will not be returned.

3. Publication of Marriage Application for 10 Consecutive Days

The application for a marriage license or the marriage banns shall be posted or published for ten (10) consecutive days before the marriage license is issued.​

4. Issuance of LCCM & Marriage License

The Consulate shall issue the LCCM and a marriage license which is valid for a period of 120 days from the date of issuance. The applicants should get married at the Consulate within those 120 days.

5. Marriage Solemnization at the Consulate

The applicants coordinate with the Consular staff on the date and time of marriage solemnization. They should provide information about the names and addresses of their witnesses.​

6. Get PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate Online

You may request PSA-authenticated copy of the Marriage Certificate after 3 to 6 months from the date of marriage. at www.psaserbilis.com.ph. To complete the online transaction, you will need the transmittal details (Reference Number, Despatch Number, Despatch Date and Transmittal Date) which can be obtained from the DFA Manila's Consular Records Division with email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Application for Marriage License Form

Affidavit of Parental Consent to Marry Form

Affidavit of Parental Advice on Marriage Form