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💍 Civil Wedding Application in Taguig City: Step-by-Step Guide (For Filipino & Foreigner Couples)

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):

  • ✅ Original PSA Birth Certificate (Readable; with Affidavit of Discrepancy if applicable)

  • ✅ CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage from PSA; valid for 6 months)

  • ✅ Pre-Marriage Certificate (from Taguig City Health Center)

  • ✅ Barangay Certificate/ID (proof of residency)

  • ✅ Valid Government-Issued ID (PhilHealth ID not accepted)


🔍 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

🧒 For 18–25 Years Old:

  • Advice Upon Intended Marriage (for ages 21–24)

  • Consent of Father (for ages 18–20)

  • DSWD Pre-Marriage Counseling Certificate

  • Parents’ Personal Appearance (with valid IDs)

💔 For Annulled / Widow / Widower:

  • ✅ Court Decision & Certificate of Finality

  • ✅ Death Certificate of Former Spouse (if applicable)

  • ✅ Annotated PSA Marriage Certificate (for annulled applicants)

🌍 For Foreign Applicants:

  • ✅ Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry (from your embassy, with English translation if necessary)

  • ✅ Passport (original and photocopy of bio page and latest arrival stamp)

  • ✅ CENOMAR from PSA (still required)

  • ✅ 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
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:

  • 📎 Bring all your originals and photocopies—2 copies each.

  • 🧍 Arrive early even if you have an appointment.

  • 📌 They don’t allow walk-ins, so book ahead online.

  • 👨‍💼 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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