Report of Marriage (Marriage Record)

[Sherlock23 17]

One of the requirements to report a marriage is the Marriage Record that shows the number of previous marriages. It's the first one for me and my husband, that info is never indicated in our marriage cert. I inquired from the Phil embassy in New York and they told me to specify to the Civil Registry office that I need a record or certificate that indicates the number of marriage for both husband and wife. Anyone has any experience with this? Thanks!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

One of the requirements to report a marriage is the Marriage Record that shows the number of previous marriages. It's the first one for me and my husband, that info is never indicated in our marriage cert. I inquired from the Phil embassy in New York and they told me to specify to the Civil Registry office that I need a record or certificate that indicates the number of marriage for both husband and wife. Anyone has any experience with this? Thanks!

It sounds like they're looking for a CENOMAR.

[marianath 27]

One of the requirements to report a marriage is the Marriage Record that shows the number of previous marriages. It's the first one for me and my husband, that info is never indicated in our marriage cert. I inquired from the Phil embassy in New York and they told me to specify to the Civil Registry office that I need a record or certificate that indicates the number of marriage for both husband and wife. Anyone has any experience with this? Thanks!

When we reported our Marriage to the Philippine Embassy here in Los Angeles, they did not ask for any record or certificate that indicates the number of marriage for both me and my spouse.

This is what we submitted:

B. By Mail

1. Covering letter (handwritten or typed), address to the Civil Registry Section, indicating service/transaction requested and telephone number or email address for contact details.
2. Four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, signed by both husband and wife and notarized before a notary public. Wives should indicate their maiden name as the last name. If submitting by mail, the complete forms must be notarized.
3. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract (original will be returned).
4. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Birth Certificate of the husband and the wife.
5. Four (4) photocopies of a government-issued identification card or passport of both husband and wife.
6. Four (4) photocopies of Philippine birth certificate of Filipino spouse and foreign birth certificate of foreign spouse when applicable. [Apply for your Philippine Birth Certificate here].
7. Processing fee of $25.00 (non-refundable), payable in cash, when personally applying or postal money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Philippine Consulate General. Personal check and credit cards are not accepted. Please note that for applicants residing in U.S. territories or other countries, applicants should enclose a treasurer’s, manager’s or certified check issued by a local bank that has a corresponding bank in the U.S. (the US National Bank Association is not a correspondent bank), payable to the courier of choice, in U.S. dollars, to cover cost of mailing, and a corresponding self-addressed courier’s address label. Personal checks are not accepted.
8. USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope (size: legal or 12-1/2″ x 9-1/2″) that is self-addressed and postage prepaid, if Report of Marriage is to be mailed back or mailing fee of $7.00 payable in cash, when personally applying or postal money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Philippine Consulate General . We only accept USPS Priority Mail Flat Envelope as return envelopes. Please take note of the mailing or courier tracking number since the Philippine Consulate General cannot assume responsibility for documents which have been mailed through the U.S. Postal Service or courier service.

If the USA Citizen was previously married, you have to attach a copy of his/her divorce decree.

Is the Filipino Citizen previously married ?