Guide to Getting Married in Cebu City, Cebu Municipalities and Cebu Provinces
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If you have any pre marriage queries in Cebu City contact or visit in person:
Cebu City Health Department for Pre – Marital Counseling and Family Planning Seminar
General Maxilom Avenue Extension, Cebu City, 6000
Phone: +63 (0)32 232 6969
Office of the City Civil Registrar – Cebu City for Marriage and License Processing
Ground Floor City Health Building, General Maxilom Avenue Extension, Cebu City, 6000
(Adjacent building to Cebu City Health Department)
Phone: +63 (0)32 232 6664
Getting Married in Cebu City:
Civil Wedding are held in Cebu City Hall Municipal Building and Mayor’s office
Cebu City Hall
No. 1 Dr Jose P. Rizal St, 6000, Cebu City
Phone: +63 (0)32 233 4375
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Guide to Getting Married in Cebu City, Cebu Municipalities and Cebu Provinces
The Cebu Metropolitan Area or Metro Cebu is formed by 7 neighboring cities (Carcar City, Cebu City, Danao City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Naga City, and Talisay City) and 6 Municipalities (Compostela, Consolacion, Cordova, Liloan, Minglanilla, and San Fernando). If your getting Married in other any of the Cebu Municipalities and Cebu Provinces you can process a Marriage License, Pre – Marital Counseling and Family Planning Seminar and Civil Wedding at the Main City Hall retrospectively
Churches in Cebu
Catholic Churches in Cebu may conduct a marriage, even if your partner is not part of the Catholic Faith, although you should always contact the church for confirmation. Not all Beach Style Wedding Services in Cebu are legally binding, always check with the beach venue or hotel resort to confirm there wedding license status
Getting Married in Cebu Important Information for a Foreigner:
You cannot forward a faxed or emailed formatted copy of an Affidavit in lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage or any other proof of documents to your Embassy elsewhere for example from your home register of marriage office, even it’s a similar document or been authorized by a marriage attorney, solicitor or power of attorney. You must process the Affidavit in lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity, in person at your Embassy in Manila or Cebu City, this cannot be processed elsewhere outside of the Philippines
Avoid third party outside marriage assistance inside or outside the Philippines, since it’s illegal, this type of unofficial marriage assistance is commonly referred to has a “fixer” or arrangements to fix, i.e., manipulate or pre-arrange (paid or non paid)
A U.S. citizen must execute this affidavit at the American Embassy in Manila by Obtaining a Legal Capacity to Marry by appointment only, or at the U.S. Consular Agency at:
Waterfront Hotel, Lower Ground Floor, Lahug, Cebu City, 6000
Email: [email protected]
All other foreign nationals must execute this affidavit at there Embassy in Manila or regional consulate in Cebu City by obtaining an “Affidavit in lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage, by appointment only, usually reserved online, walk-in or there appointments contact number
Philippine International Embassies in Manila and Diplomatic Services
https://dfa.gov.ph/office-of-protocol/foreign-embassies
Documents You’ll Need for Getting Married in Cebu, the Philippines:
Proof of citizenship
Evidence that previous marriages are terminated (if necessary)
Parental consent (if under the age of 18)
Birth certificate of the individual residing in the Philippines
Description: This service caters to filing for marriage license as a pre requisite for marriage, judicial decrees and legal instruments updating records on file and keep and preserve them per Administrative Order 1, s. 1993 of Act 3753
a) At least (2) valid ID of applying couple upon their personal appearance (strictly required);
b) Valid ID of parents upon personal appearance (strictly required) and fill-up of Parental Consent (For 18-21 years old) or Parental Advice (for 22-25 years old) duly verified and taken oath to in front of the Civil Registrar (5-20 mins.) which must be signed if identity is affirmed.
c) Accomplished Parental Consent or Parental Advise (for those couples who are required)
d) Birth Certificate (NEW) – 1 original & 2 photocopies;
e) Certificate of Attendance to Pre-Marriage Seminar by CHD- 1 original & 2 photocopies;
f) Cedula (Residence Certificate) with signature – 1 orig. & 2 photocopies;
g) Barangay Certificate – 1 original & 2 photocopies
h) CENOMAR or Certificate of No Marriage, issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO))- 1 orig. & 2 photocopies;
Additional Documents for WIDOW / WIDOWER:
1. Death Certificate of deceased spouse, issued by the Local Civil Registrar or National Statistics Office – 1 orig. & 2 photocopies;
2. CENOMAR issued by National Statistics Office – 1 orig. & 2 photocopies;
Additional Documents for those with ANNULLED MARRIAGE:
1. Certificate of Finality of Annulment, Issued by the Court – 1 orig. & 2 photocopies;
2. Certificate of Registration from the Civil Registrar who registered the Annulment papers – 1 orig. & 2 photocopies;
Additional Documents for FOREIGN APPLICANTS:
1. PASSPORT I.D. – 2 photocopies (present the original for counterchecking)
2. Stamped or Printed DATE OF ARRIVAL (Latest) on the passport – 2 photocopies
3. Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry issued by the foreigner’s diplomatic official in the Philippines – 1 original & 2 photocopies;
4. (FOR DIVORCED APPLICANTS) – Divorce Decree (translated if in non-English content);
5. If foreigner is a widow/widower, same requirements above apply;
6. If applicant is naturalized citizen, Naturalization Papers – 2 photocopies (present original for counterchecking)
[6] Fee/s:
For Filipino Applicant:
Seminar Fee ……………….
Marriage Application …….
Marriage License Fee …..
For Foreign Applicant:
Legal Capacity Registration …
Seminar Fee ……………….
Marriage Application …….
Marriage License Fee …..
[7] Procedure in Availing the Service:
1. Proceed to City Health or HRDO to get the schedule for Pre-Marriage Seminar Informs client of the schedule of the Pre- Marriage Seminar. CHD Personnel 3 min.
2. Pay at Window 3. Issues Official Receipt (OR). CTO personnel 10 min.
3. Attend Pre-Marriage Seminar on scheduled date by CHD & DSWS. Bring O.R. (please see Orientation-Marriage counseling service.) Facilitates Pre–Marriage Seminar. CHD Personnel 1 day
4. Get Application Form for Marriage License (Form 90) during seminar. Gives you Form 90
(2nd Floor, Marriage Section) 5 min.
5. Get Certificate of Attendance after seminar. Gives you Certificate of Attendance of the Pre–Marriage Seminar. CHD Personnel 7 min.
6. Fill-up information on Application for Marriage License, attach supporting documents and submit to Marriage Section. Receives and assesses form and attached documents.
7. Submit filled out form and documents.
8. Get claim slip with schedule for return. Issues Claim Slip. 5 min.
9. Wait for Posting Period to transpire 9.1. Post names.
9.2. Issues Marriage License. 10 days
10. Get Marriage License and copies of application from Marriage section Releases Marriage License
Anyone have recommendations for scenic wedding venues around Cebu?
Oh yes! Temple of Leah for a dramatic vibe, Plantation Bay if you want a tropical setting, or even Mountain View Nature Park for something outdoors with a city view!
Are there any unique Cebuano wedding traditions that we should include?
Definitely consider the ‘pamalaye,’ which is like a traditional meeting between both families. It’s usually done before the wedding as a gesture of respect and unity between families
Hi, would you know what’s the process like for a convalidation ceremony in cebu?
The process for a convalidation ceremony in Cebu follows the Catholic Church’s guidelines for recognizing and validating civil marriages in the Church. Here’s a general outline:
1. Initial Meeting: Contact your parish priest or the diocesan office to express your intention. They will provide guidance on the process.
2. Paperwork: You’ll need to submit documents like:
– Baptismal certificates for both parties, with recent issuance if Catholic.
– A marriage license or civil marriage certificate.
– Freedom to marry forms or declarations.
– Additional documents such as nullity decrees or death certificates (if applicable).
3. Marriage Preparation Classes: Couples may be required to attend marriage preparation classes or counseling sessions to understand the sacrament and strengthen their relationship.
4. Consent and Ceremony: The convalidation ceremony involves a new exchange of vows before a priest, deacon, and witnesses. It can be celebrated within or outside Mass, depending on your circumstances.
5. Scheduling: Coordinate with your parish to set a date for the ceremony.
Since each diocese or parish may have slight variations in requirements or procedures, it’s important to check with the local church where you plan to hold the ceremony. For more specific details, contact a parish in Cebu or consult online resources like the Catholic Marriage Prep platform or local diocesan websites.