requirements to get marry in the philippines

[Fudpukker 18]

In my opinion Its probably easier to do a K1 Visa and marry your fiance here in the USA. Thats my 2 cents

[Filipinawife0210 15]

You have asked all of these questions before on previous posts in this forum. click here for an example: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/251395-civil-marriage-question/

There were plenty more questions pertaining to marrying in the PI. Re-read all of your previous posts, and follow the guidance given by everyone back then!

[Filipinawife0210 15]

You have asked all of these questions before on previous posts in this forum. click here for an example: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/251395-civil-marriage-question/

There were plenty more questions pertaining to marrying in the PI. Re-read all of your previous posts, and follow the guidance given by everyone back then!

My bad, this was posted in Feb. Didn't notice the date. Sorry. Disregard my previous post.

[Mark&Gladys 0]

Not sure if this is relevant still, but you CAN get married in the Philippines without the 10 day waiting period at least in some areas. We simply asked the judge to expedite the marriage due to my travel schedule and he was more than willing. Our official marriage certificate was post dated, but we were married the same week I arrived. Everything else in this thread is accurate.

[Fudpukker 18]

Another thing, If you are getting married in the Philippines there is no cost or price for the Judge, its a civil service, if the Judge were to put a price then he is corrupt and move on and find another judge.

[edp333 9]

How can you do this before going to the Philippines to get the legal capacity to marry?

The Affidavit of Legal Capacity to Marry is issued at the US Embassy in Manila (USEM) as this is a Philippine requirement to get married in the Philippines. This means going to the USEM in person. The hours are from 8 AM to 10 AM, but I recommend getting there no later than 7:30 AM.

The ten day waiting period starts after you get your marriage contract submitted at the local civil registry of the bride's resident city. The ten days are working days with Philippine holidays excluded. As previously mentioned you may be able to get around the ten day waiting period with knowing someone or money under the table. One thing to remember is getting around the ten day waiting period can mean you were not legally married.

My wife and I were able to get the Affidavit, Marriage certificate, seminars, and payments all in one day. But everything was in the Metro Manila area.

There are many wedding venues to hold your wedding at. We had ours at Max's Wedding Venue.

As previously mentioned a Church wedding will take more time and planning. Many churches have a several month waiting list so you must make reservations way in advance.

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

Just to clarify - I just did all of this this past September. The waiting period after submitting the documents to the civil registrars office is 10 calendar days, not working days. You can also obtain the Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage at the USEM in Cebu, that's where I got mine. It's around $30 US and only takes an hour or two total to get it. While it's true that the judges are civil servants Jason, it's still expected that you pay a fee for his services. We paid the judge in Palo either 1000 or 1500 pesos, don't remember exactly. A word of advice, get several of copies of everything you get from the NSO office, you'll need them down the road. I'm sure it's different in every province in the Phils just like everything else there is, so you can hope for the best but definitely, plan on the worst. I was there a total of 32 days and spent a lot of that time running everything down.

The K-1 visa is easier up front Jason but I just couldn't ask her to be married away from all of her family. It's also a lot more expensive in the long run, not only for the wedding here but for the AOS fees. Plus, no green card on entry here and no SS card so she can work if she'd like. Pros and cons with both

[Fudpukker 18]

Just to clarify - I just did all of this this past September. The waiting period after submitting the documents to the civil registrars office is 10 calendar days, not working days. You can also obtain the Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage at the USEM in Cebu, that's where I got mine. It's around $30 US and only takes an hour or two total to get it. While it's true that the judges are civil servants Jason, it's still expected that you pay a fee for his services. We paid the judge in Palo either 1000 or 1500 pesos, don't remember exactly. A word of advice, get several of copies of everything you get from the NSO office, you'll need them down the road. I'm sure it's different in every province in the Phils just like everything else there is, so you can hope for the best but definitely, plan on the worst. I was there a total of 32 days and spent a lot of that time running everything down.

The K-1 visa is easier up front Jason but I just couldn't ask her to be married away from all of her family. It's also a lot more expensive in the long run, not only for the wedding here but for the AOS fees. Plus, no green card on entry here and no SS card so she can work if she'd like. Pros and cons with both

Yeah and now they raised the fee from $131 to $350.... that blows.............

[edp333 9]

The family code of the philippines does state 10 consecutive days, but I did not look up any revisions to the law.

http://www.chanrobles.com/civilcodeofthephilippinesbook1.htm

article 63.

[Atencio 43]

I had to wait 12 consecutive days in Butuan.

Just like the pirate code I think the Family code is more of a guideline than concrete rule

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

I had to wait 12 consecutive days in Butuan.

Just like the pirate code I think the Family code is more of a guideline than concrete rule

Ahahha, no doubt Atencio! All of the "codes" in the Philippines fall into this catagory

[ivantulier 1]

The Affidavit of Legal Capacity to Marry is issued at the US Embassy in Manila (USEM) as this is a Philippine requirement to get married in the Philippines. This means going to the USEM in person. The hours are from 8 AM to 10 AM, but I recommend getting there no later than 7:30 AM.

The ten day waiting period starts after you get your marriage contract submitted at the local civil registry of the bride's resident city. The ten days are working days with Philippine holidays excluded. As previously mentioned you may be able to get around the ten day waiting period with knowing someone or money under the table. One thing to remember is getting around the ten day waiting period can mean you were not legally married.

My wife and I were able to get the Affidavit, Marriage certificate, seminars, and payments all in one day. But everything was in the Metro Manila area.

There are many wedding venues to hold your wedding at. We had ours at Max's Wedding Venue.

As previously mentioned a Church wedding will take more time and planning. Many churches have a several month waiting list so you must make reservations way in advance.

I am wondeing since you were married in Manila how much was the marriage license their in Manila city hall?

[edp333 9]

ivantulier, we were married in Parañaque City which borders Manila. The cost will vary per city. You get the license in the city your fiancee lives in.

The mariage license was around $15 US, another 350 PHP or $7 for required marriage counseling, and less than $2 for copies (xerox). Add another $2 for lunch for Marlin, who did all the running for copies and such for us.

We used Max's wedding venue which was $1,053 for food for 150, cake, champaigne, gold coins, doves to release, and wedding momentos. The extra fod was packed up and loaded into the families cars. The price was lower if you did your own setup and cleanup, but not worth the hassle for the price.

[ivantulier 1]

ivantulier, we were married in Parañaque City which borders Manila. The cost will vary per city. You get the license in the city your fiancee lives in.

The mariage license was around $15 US, another 350 PHP or $7 for required marriage counseling, and less than $2 for copies (xerox). Add another $2 for lunch for Marlin, who did all the running for copies and such for us.

We used Max's wedding venue which was $1,053 for food for 150, cake, champaigne, gold coins, doves to release, and wedding momentos. The extra fod was packed up and loaded into the families cars. The price was lower if you did your own setup and cleanup, but not worth the hassle for the price.

Well I have the other things taken care for the wedding since will have the venue at a hotel in Manila and my fiancé lives in Tondo so we have to go Manila City hall for the license. At least I have an idea of the cost for the license and the waste of money for the marriage counseling.

[S & H 4]

Not sure if this is relevant still, but you CAN get married in the Philippines without the 10 day waiting period at least in some areas. We simply asked the judge to expedite the marriage due to my travel schedule and he was more than willing. Our official marriage certificate was post dated, but we were married the same week I arrived. Everything else in this thread is accurate.

Hi, what city did you get married in? Do you remember the name of the judge? My fiancee and I want to marry in the Philippines but my job won't allow me to take a lot of time off. Feel free to send me a personal email if you want. Thanks for your help