After multiple delays due to the pandemic, we finally took the step to formalize our union through a civil wedding in Taguig City. It wasn't as simple as we hoped—especially since my fiancé is an American citizen—but we managed, and I hope this guide helps you do the same. 🫶
✅ Step-by-Step Guide: Civil Wedding Application in Taguig (2025)
📋 Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
Whether you’re marrying a Filipino or a foreigner, make sure you photocopy all documents twice before visiting the City Hall. It saves a lot of time.
📑 BASIC REQUIREMENTS (for both applicants):
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✅ Original PSA Birth Certificate (Readable; with Affidavit of Discrepancy if applicable)
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✅ CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage from PSA; valid for 6 months)
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✅ Pre-Marriage Certificate (from Taguig City Health Center)
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✅ Barangay Certificate/ID (proof of residency)
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✅ Valid Government-Issued ID (PhilHealth ID not accepted)
🔍 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
🧒 For 18–25 Years Old:
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✅ Advice Upon Intended Marriage (for ages 21–24)
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✅ Consent of Father (for ages 18–20)
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✅ DSWD Pre-Marriage Counseling Certificate
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✅ Parents’ Personal Appearance (with valid IDs)
💔 For Annulled / Widow / Widower:
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✅ Court Decision & Certificate of Finality
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✅ Death Certificate of Former Spouse (if applicable)
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✅ Annotated PSA Marriage Certificate (for annulled applicants)
🌍 For Foreign Applicants:
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✅ Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry (from your embassy, with English translation if necessary)
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✅ Passport (original and photocopy of bio page and latest arrival stamp)
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✅ CENOMAR from PSA (still required)
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✅ Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate (if previously married)
Note: Some embassies (like the U.S.) no longer issue a Certificate of Legal Capacity. Check with your embassy for alternatives (e.g. affidavit or sworn declaration).
📆 Step 2: Book Your Appointment
Go to the Taguig City Online Appointment System and schedule an AM or PM slot. You don’t get to choose a specific time, so arrive early for faster processing.
📸 Don’t forget to take a screenshot or print your appointment confirmation—they will ask for this at the entrance.
🧾 Step 3: Pay the Marriage License Fees
At the Taguig City Hall, you'll be directed to pay the following:
Description | Amount |
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License Application Fee | ₱100.00 |
Municipal Form No. 90 | ₱50.00 |
Family Counseling Fee | ₱40.00 |
Marriage License | ₱50.00 |
Total | ₱240.00 |
😊 Bonus Tips:
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📎 Bring all your originals and photocopies—2 copies each.
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🧍 Arrive early even if you have an appointment.
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📌 They don’t allow walk-ins, so book ahead online.
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👨💼 The staff at the registrar's office are very accommodating (shoutout to the kind folks there!).
💕 Our Story
By the time we went through this process, we already had a baby. Life, the pandemic, and updated requirements delayed our plans—but finally, it happened! It feels good to cross this milestone, even if it was years in the making.
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