Trying to get appointment Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage

[perritonegro 4]

15 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

You should learn first hand from the Local Registrar just what they will require as you plan for your marriage.  Further information that might help with your situation can be found here

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?app=forums&module=post&section=post&do=reply_post&f=129&t=455496&qpid=6526234

 

 

Greenbaum, thanks for that link.  I've been trying to find the actual list of doc's that I'll need to bring with me.  I tried that link, and it's not working.

Edited March 20, 2017 by perritonegro

[teddy k 35]

Hi, they start out with $10.00 per palm LOL

[Sagot 1,548]

8 hours ago, perritonegro said:

Are we talking $5 per palm, or $55?

Now a days P500 seems to be the common grease used.

[Sagot 1,548]

7 hours ago, perritonegro said:

Greenbaum, thanks for that link.  I've been trying to find the actual list of doc's that I'll need to bring with me.  I tried that link, and it's not working.

Your fiancee should be able to go to the local registrar and get a list of what they require.

 

Basics are; birth certificate, CENOMAR (in Lieu of Letter for you). Age is a factor too as there are consent or advice letters for some.

 

  Here is the list from PSA

 

https://psa.gov.ph/content/registration-application-marriage-license

[perritonegro 4]

To whom would that go?

[perritonegro 4]

3 hours ago, Sagot said:

Your fiancee should be able to go to the local registrar and get a list of what they require.

 

Basics are; birth certificate, CENOMAR (in Lieu of Letter for you). Age is a factor too as there are consent or advice letters for some.

 

  Here is the list from PSA

 

https://psa.gov.ph/content/registration-application-marriage-license

Thanks Sagot, that helps

[Sagot 1,548]

1 hour ago, perritonegro said:

To whom would that go?

Greasing the wheels?  IE   ... expedite fee     you may not need it until after the marriage when you want the marriage to get recorded at PSA quickly

[perritonegro 4]

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4 hours ago, perritonegro said:

Thanks Sagot, that helps

You're a storehouse of info.  Thanks so much!  About the registrar... can we go any registrar, or does it need to be in the area we marry?  We plan on going to Cebu, then eventually to Pakil (her hometown).  Incidentally, she just told me that one of her relatives happens to be the Mayor of her town.  I'm hoping that will help a bit.

[Sagot 1,548]

3 hours ago, perritonegro said:

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You're a storehouse of info.  Thanks so much!  About the registrar... can we go any registrar, or does it need to be in the area we marry?  We plan on going to Cebu, then eventually to Pakil (her hometown).  Incidentally, she just told me that one of her relatives happens to be the Mayor of her town.  I'm hoping that will help a bit.

I didn't get married in the Phils, but it is my understanding that the marriage certificate must be recorded at the local registrar for where you were married.  Getting married in the town where her relative is mayor could help get things done quicker.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Sorry about the busted link. Some great information was there on this topic. I happen to save the information from that busted link:

 

Have your fiancée go to her local registrar and advise them of your intentions to send a blank marriage application to you here in the states and that you her fiancé will be getting endorsements from a Philippine Consulate in the USA. If the local registrar agrees, she obtains the application and fax or scans as a PDF file and sends to you.  
 
You in turn have to appear in person at one of the Philippine Consulate office here in the States. See website http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/index.php?page=consulate-finder-main for the nearest Consulate Office. Present the marriage application with just your information filled in on the document. The counselor will endorse the marriage application verifying that this is you who is applying. Bring two ID's, preferable your passport and a pictured driver's license. You as the applicant will need to present the affidavit, death certificate or divorce decree signifying that you are free to marry along with the application and id's. I would call ahead and make an appointment and explain what you are doing and verify my details as to what is required before attending the process in front of a Philippine Consular.  
 
Once you have the endorsements then send to your fiancée by LBC, DHL or other currier to your fiancée in the Philippines. She receives the original document with all endorsements from you and takes the marriage application to her local registrar for filing. She will fill out her part of the application when she is in front of the registrar. Again, she should bring two government ID's with her to validate her identity. She will receive the license either on that day or the next day. Each local registrar is different and she should verify all necessary documents that are required by her local registrar.
 
Applicants shall apply for the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" at the Embassy's American Citizen Services Branch (US Embassy in Manila) by appointment only. There is a fee of $50.00 or its peso equivalent for the affidavit, payable in cash only. For those who do not want to experience the hustle and the bustle of Manila (like me), there is a U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu that you can visit to get this Affidavit.  
 
One more item to add and that is required is the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" which will be required. After landing in Manila you can go over to USEM to get your affidavit. Follow the instructions below:  
 
You apply for the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" at the Embassy's American Citizen Services Branch (US Embassy in Manila) by appointment only. There is a fee of $50.00 or its peso equivalent for the affidavit, payable in cash only. If you do not want to experience the hustle and the bustle of Manila, there is a U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu that you can visit to get this Affidavit.  
 
If you are marrying in the Catholic Church this will not work in 10 days because you are required to take the marriage class required by the church.  If you are going to do a "Justice of the Peace" style wedding you can pull this off in 10 days.
 
If she is between the age of 18 to 21 she must have parental consent in writing, those age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry).
 
These are your first steps and you should begin the process about three weeks before your trip to PI.  
 
Further details are on the embassy website here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/marriage.html or call The Embassy's American Citizen Services Unit at (632) 301-2000, Ext. 2246.

 

 

Here is another link that may help.

 

http://www.filipiknow.net/how-to-get-married-in-the-philippines/

 

 

 

[Sagot 1,548]

Good Info.

 

~ embassy link is DOA in there, use the earlier link I provided for the embassy regarding the Legal Capacity letter.   

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/getting-married/?_ga=1.81702100.234670941.1488281707

[perritonegro 4]

5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Sorry about the busted link. Some great information was there on this topic. I happen to save the information from that busted link:

 

Have your fiancée go to her local registrar and advise them of your intentions to send a blank marriage application to you here in the states and that you her fiancé will be getting endorsements from a Philippine Consulate in the USA. If the local registrar agrees, she obtains the application and fax or scans as a PDF file and sends to you.  
 
You in turn have to appear in person at one of the Philippine Consulate office here in the States. See website http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/index.php?page=consulate-finder-main for the nearest Consulate Office. Present the marriage application with just your information filled in on the document. The counselor will endorse the marriage application verifying that this is you who is applying. Bring two ID's, preferable your passport and a pictured driver's license. You as the applicant will need to present the affidavit, death certificate or divorce decree signifying that you are free to marry along with the application and id's. I would call ahead and make an appointment and explain what you are doing and verify my details as to what is required before attending the process in front of a Philippine Consular.  
 
Once you have the endorsements then send to your fiancée by LBC, DHL or other currier to your fiancée in the Philippines. She receives the original document with all endorsements from you and takes the marriage application to her local registrar for filing. She will fill out her part of the application when she is in front of the registrar. Again, she should bring two government ID's with her to validate her identity. She will receive the license either on that day or the next day. Each local registrar is different and she should verify all necessary documents that are required by her local registrar.
 
Applicants shall apply for the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" at the Embassy's American Citizen Services Branch (US Embassy in Manila) by appointment only. There is a fee of $50.00 or its peso equivalent for the affidavit, payable in cash only. For those who do not want to experience the hustle and the bustle of Manila (like me), there is a U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu that you can visit to get this Affidavit.  
 
One more item to add and that is required is the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" which will be required. After landing in Manila you can go over to USEM to get your affidavit. Follow the instructions below:  
 
You apply for the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" at the Embassy's American Citizen Services Branch (US Embassy in Manila) by appointment only. There is a fee of $50.00 or its peso equivalent for the affidavit, payable in cash only. If you do not want to experience the hustle and the bustle of Manila, there is a U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu that you can visit to get this Affidavit.  
 
If you are marrying in the Catholic Church this will not work in 10 days because you are required to take the marriage class required by the church.  If you are going to do a "Justice of the Peace" style wedding you can pull this off in 10 days.
 
If she is between the age of 18 to 21 she must have parental consent in writing, those age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry).
 
These are your first steps and you should begin the process about three weeks before your trip to PI.  
 
Further details are on the embassy website here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/marriage.html or call The Embassy's American Citizen Services Unit at (632) 301-2000, Ext. 2246.

 

 

Here is another link that may help.

 

http://www.filipiknow.net/how-to-get-married-in-the-philippines/

 

 

 

5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

That's very helpful.  My fiance's mom is trying to get the CENOMAR for her and our marriage application.  I didn't think she'd be able to do it, but I wasn't sure.  Great info here.... please keep it coming!

 

 

[Randy Kearns 1]

I'm trying to get the affidavit lieu of certificate of legal capacity to contact marriage for American citizen can I file for it on internet 

[Hank_ 9,174]

12 minutes ago, Randy Kearns said:

I'm trying to get the affidavit lieu of certificate of legal capacity to contact marriage for American citizen can I file for it on internet 

NO.

 

It is an affidavit that you must sign in person ..  you know .. swearing that all is true as written   .    Do make the appt online

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/getting-married/?_ga=1.81702100.234670941.1488281707

 

 

Edited February 21, 2018 by Hank_

[Randy Kearns 1]

On 2/21/2018 at 12:21 PM, Hank_ said:

NO.

 

It is an affidavit that you must sign in person ..  you know .. swearing that all is true as written   .    Do make the appt online

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/getting-married/?_ga=1.81702100.234670941.1488281707

 

 

 My future wife she a Filipino what documents if any dose she need to get married to me