Church Requirements for Marriage with Foreigners
1. Clearance: Foreigners who wish to apply for marriage with a Filipino citizen must first secure clearance from the Archdiocesan Chancery Office at the Arzobispado de Manila, 121 Arzobispo St., Intramuros, Manila (near Manila Cathedral). This clearance must be submitted to the Parish Office upon filing of application for the wedding.
2. Baptismal Certificate: This must the original and obtained not more than three months from the wedding date. It must have the annotation: ';FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSE ONLY.'; This is a requirement for BOTH bride and groom whether they are Catholic or not.
3. Certification of Freedom to Marry: This can be obtained from the Catholic Pastor, Protestant Minister or the Embassy of the foreigner.
4. Marriage License: This can be obtained from the civil authorities; or a Marriage Contract if already married with the civil registry number.
5. Permission and Certification of Singularity: This can be obtained from the parish of the bride if she is Catholic. CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage Record) may also be obtained at the National Statitics Office in leiu of this.
6. Marriage Banns: These have to be posted for three consecutive Sundays.
Additional Requirements for Specific Cases
For Non-Catholics: A certification of his/her legal capacity to marry. Has to be obtained from his/her embassy or from the country of origin.
For Mixed-Marriages: A dispensation from the impediment of mixed marriage/religion (Disparitas Cultas) has to be obtained if necessary.
For Divorced parties: A document of the Declaration of Nullity promulgated by the Catholic Memorial Tribunal or a certification from the Bishop of the party that he/she is free to marry has to be presented to the Archdiocesan Chancery Office for authentication and clearance.
For other nationalities: Ask your respective embassy here in the Philippines for any requirement needed before getting married wih a Filipino national.
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If you've already been married, then the Church recognizes your marriage already under legal grounds. What you're seeking is a validation of the marriage in the eyes of the Church. First, seek a Church you are familiar with. You both would have to attend marital courses (and complete it) with a priest and subject to scrutiny. You both will need to show your baptismal certificates (hopefully you got those) and since you are Catholic you will need to seek permission from the Church to marry a non-Catholic. Many times they will tell you to convert your spouse, just say he will some day and move on (since converting takes even more time: communion courses, confirmation, baptism, etc.) ... You should get permission then to marry.
that you are both good catholics.
one is of the opposite sex
better ask for your to inquire this at the proper authorities.. go to the church you wish to get married and ask them what are the necessary requirements..
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