Zamboanga Peninsula - Delayed Marriage Registration

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Procedure

This procedure explains various ways to Delayed Marriage Registration in Zamboanga Peninsula.

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Married in the Philippines

1. Here's how you can register a marriage beyond the 30-day period (delayed registration). First, you will need to check that there is no existing record of the marriage. You can do this by inquiring at your local civil registry (where the marriage occurred).
2. After inquiring at your local civil registry, visit any Philippine Statistics Authority office and ask them to confirm that there is no existing records in their database related to the marriage. You will also need to secure a Negative Results Certification (NRC) from PSA. This is one of the requirements you will need to submit when you begin the late registration process.
3. Next, you will need to prepare all the documents you will need to submit to your local civil registry. One document you will need to submit is an affidavit executed by the Church/Solemnizing Officer attesting to the existence of the marriage ceremony and the reason why it was not registered on time or an affidavit executed by the couple attesting to the marriage and the reason for the late submission. For a complete list of documents you will need to present, see list provided under 'Required Documents' section.
4. Once you have all the needed documents head to your local civil registry to file your application for late registration.
5. Pay the late registration fee.
6. Your application will be evaluated by the civil registrar. A notice will be posted on the bulletin boards of the city or municipality for a period of not less than ten (10) days to inform the public on your pending application. If after ten (10) days no one opposes your application the civil registrar will continue processing your registration.
7. The civil registrar will check if all the documents that you have submitted are authentic and correct.
8. The Office will let you know if your registration has been approved and when can you collect the marriage certificate.
   

Married Abroad

1. Here are the procedures you will need to follow to register a marriage solemnized abroad. For this, application will be processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Office of Consular Affairs (for applicants in the Philippines) or the Philippine Consul's Office in the country or place where the marriage was solemnized (for those who are currently based abroad).
2. First, you will need to prepare all the needed requirements. Please note that documentary requirements may vary depending on where the marriage was solemnized and the Consular Office processing your application. Provided under 'Required Documents' section are some of the documents you will be required to submit. You may also check your local Consular Office's website in case the office requires additional documents to be submitted.
3. Submit your application and all the required documents to DFA's Office of Consular Affairs or the Philippine Consul's Office.
4. Pay the consular fee.
5. Applications are normally processed in 2 to 4 months. Some consular offices issues a tracking number to their applicants to make it easier for them to monitor the progress of their application. In case you don't have a tracking number it might be good for you to take note of the contact details of the consular office processing your application. This way you can give them a call to follow up.

Note: The Department of Foreign Affairs, Office of Consular Affairs are processing applications on APPOINTMENT BASIS, you will need to email [email protected] to set an appointment.

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Required Documents

Married in the Philippines:

1. Accomplished Certificate of Marriage (COM) in four copies, original signatures affixed
2. Certificate of No Record issued by Civil Registrar
3. Negative Certificate issued by Philippine Statistics Authority
4. A copy of the Marriage Contract obtained by the couple from the marriage ceremony with License or Affidavit of Cohabitation
5. Affidavit executed by the Church/Solemnizing Officer attesting to the existence of the marriage ceremony and the reason for the delayed registration OR Affidavit executed by the couple attesting to the marriage and the reason for the late submission.
   

Married abroad:

1. Report of Marriage Form
2. Marriage Contract / Certificate. Note: DFA mentioned specifics related to the Marriage Certificate to be submitted. To know more please click this - LINK.
3. Birth Certificate of both parties
   • For Filipino Nationals - Authenticated Birth Certificate from the PSA
   • For Foreign Nationals - Birth Certificate issued by the country of birth with official English translation
4. Passports of both parties valid at the time of marriage and current/valid passport of both parties:
   • Photocopies of data pages
   • In case of unavailability, applicants will need to execute an Affidavit of Non-submission of Document and attach a copy of their valid/recent passport or any valid ID.
5. For applicants in the USA and Canada - kindly submit documents specified in item 4 together with any of the following:
   • Green card and / or permanent resident card
   • Copy of visa (if tourist, leisure or business purpose)
   • Job contract or working permit (if working abroad at the time of marriage)
   • Note: If parties were Filipino citizens and had acquired foreign citizenship (i.e. American, Australian, British or Canadian) after the marriage, submit certificate of naturalization.
6. Five (5) recent passport size photos of both parties.
7. Notarized Affidavit of Delayed Registration [required only for applicants who are married for more than one (1) year]
8. Notarized Affidavit of Two (2) Disinterested Persons [required only for applicants who are married for more than one (1) year]
9. Negative Certification of Marriage Record from the Philippine Statistics Authority (CRS Form No. 3). - Here's a how you can apply for one - Philippines - Online Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR).
10. Additional Requirements:
    • For Annulled or Legally Separated Filipino Spouse - submit copy of DFA Authenticated Marriage Contract issued by the PSA with proper annotation.
    • For Divorced Filipino Spouse who has no marriage in PSA - submit copy of Divorced Decree / Certificate validated by the Regional Trial Court nearest the spouse’s place of residence in the Philippines.
    • For Widowed Filipino Spouse - submit Death Certificate issued by PSA or foreign death certificate of previous spouse.
    • For Divorced, Annulled or Legally Separated Foreign Spouse - submit copy of foreign decree / decision.
    • For Widowed Foreign Spouse - submit Death Certificate of previous spouse.
      

NOTES:

• You will need to present original documents and submit five (5) photocopies of each of the documents listed above.
• Additional documents may be required by the DFA or embassy officer evaluating your application.
• To those submitting their application through the Philippine Consul's Office or Embassy abroad, you may also check their website for any additional documents they will need to assess your application.
• To applicants married in Japan, here's a list of documents you will be asked to present when you apply - LINK

Office Locations & Contacts

NSO REGION IX - ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
Dr. Evangelista Street, Santa Catalina
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur 7000
Telephone: (062) 991-5066
Fax: (062) 991-0824

NSO Field Offices - ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

Census Serbilis Centers

Eligibility

• A Philippines citizen that was married in the Philippines or abroad.
• Your Marriage was not recorded with the corresponding Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) when you were married in the Philippines or the DFA Office of Consular Affairs when you were married abroad. A Marriage that had been previously recorded by the LCRO but the records have been destroyed or cannot be located despite diligent search and no record can be found in PSA's database may need to be re-registered again.

Fees

• Local Civil Registry Office: Late registration fee varies per city or municipality. It usually ranges from Php50-Php100.
• Office of Consular Affairs (DFA): Consular Fee is USD 25.00 to be paid in Philippine peso.
• Philippine Embassies, Consulates and Missions Abroad: Varies per office (fees are usually available on their website).

Validity

Marriage Certificates are valid forever.

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Processing Time

2 – 4 months of processing time.

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Instructions

• For marriage solemnized in the Zamboanga Peninsula - process your application through your local civil registry office.
• For marriage solemnized abroad - if you are in the Philippines, submit your application through the Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Consular Affairs. For applicants who are currently based abroad, go to the Philippine Embassy, Consulate or Mission that has jurisdiction over the country or region where the marriage was solemnized.

Required Information

• Name of the Bride and Bridegroom
• The date and place of Marriage
• Reason or cause of the delay

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External Links

• Philippine Statistics Authority
• DFA Office of Consular Affairs

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