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Church Wedding in The Philippines: Checklist of Requirements

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Church Wedding Checklist of

Requirements
in the Philippines

Most people dream of getting married in a Catholic church. Unlike civil weddings, however,
preparing for a church wedding requires more investment upfront, both in terms of time and
money.

As long as you’re ready to deal with these tradeoffs, then a church wedding can be a
memorable experience for you.

The list below gives you an overview of church wedding requirements. Do you want a sample
timeline to have an idea of what’s involved in a wedding preparation? Check out this guide.

Core Requirements.
Take note that you should start completing the church wedding requirements 6 months to at
least 2 months before the wedding date. Make sure you know the validity period of each
document to ensure everything remains valid prior to your wedding.

Here are the basic church wedding requirements:

Marriage License (valid for 120 days from the date of issuance). For a complete list of
requirements needed to obtain this license, please download the Civil Wedding
Requirements Checklist;
Baptismal certificate (with "For marriage purposes only" annotation)
Confirmation ("kumpil") certificate (with "For marriage purposes only" annotation)
PSA Birth Certificates
Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
Canonical Interview
Pre-Cana/Marriage Preparation Seminar

For more information about


church wedding and all its To God be the glory!
requirements, visit
https://filipiknow.net/how-to-get-
married-in-the-philippines/
Church Wedding Checklist of
Requirements
in the Philippines

Marriage Banns
List of Principal Sponsors and Entourage Members
Wedding Permit (if applicable)
Confession (if applicable)
2 x 2 ID size pictures

Additional requirement if the applicant is annulled.


Annulment clearance from the Archdiocese declaring the previous church wedding is null
and void.

Additional requirements if mixed marriage (i.e., the other party is a


non-Catholic).
Letter of Approval from the pastor or religious leader of the non-Catholic sect
Clearance from the Archdiocesan Chancery Office

Additional requirements if the applicant is widowed.


Marriage Contract or Report of Marriage to Deceased Spouse issued by the PSA
(original with 1 photocopy)
Death Certificate of the deceased spouse

For more information about


church wedding and all its To God be the glory!
requirements, visit
https://filipiknow.net/how-to-get-
married-in-the-philippines/
Church Wedding Checklist of
Requirements
in the Philippines

Additional requirement if renewal of vow.


Copy of the Catholic Marriage Contract.

For more information about


church wedding and all its To God be the glory!
requirements, visit
https://filipiknow.net/how-to-get-
married-in-the-philippines/

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