Here’s Your Guide to Applying for a Marriage License during GCQ as Told by Real Couples!

October 18, 2020 / Posted by in COVID-19 Planning

Has your wedding day countdown hit the 120 days mark? If you’ve spent your quarantine being productive and preparing the required documents, that means it’s time to schedule your visit to your respective City Halls. Since you’re probably uneasy about leaving the safety of your home and entering a public space, we hope the information and first-hand experiences we gathered from these couples help you plan your visit wisely. Take note this simple strategy for a quick, hassle-free experience: call your Local Civil Registrar for the updated list of requirements, triple-check to make sure your documents are complete, and make sure to make photocopies of each. Looking for a city that’s not on the list? Let us know in the comments below so we can try to help you out!

[NOTE: These are the current requirements for single, Filipino citizens 25 years old and above applying for a marriage license. Younger applicants, foreigners, widows, etc. have additional requirements. It is best to contact your Local Civil Registrar prior to visiting the City Hall. This article is continuously being updated based on new information provided.]

(LAYOUT START) Las Piñas City Accomplished Marriage Application Form (Notarized) CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Certificate of Attendance of Pre-Marriage Counselling (CSWD) Certificate of Attendance of  Family Planning and Responsible Parenthood (Health Office) Community Tax Certificate or CEDULA of Both Applicants Valid IDs of Both Applicants

Applicant: Rose (Bride)
Date of Application: July 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: 3 visits to City Hall  
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 10 working days
Pro’s: Various offices for different requirements are in close proximity, quick process for each of the steps 
Con’s: You have to attend two seminars conducted in Las Piñas, best to be early for the Pre-Marriage Counselling since there are limited parking slots available 

 

Accomplished Marriage Application Form CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Certificate of Attendance of of Family Planning Seminar Community Tax Certificate or CEDULA of City Resident Valid IDs of Both Applicants ID Pictures of Both Applicants

Applicant: Kat (Bride)
Date of Application: August 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: Around 2-3 hours 
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 10 working days
Pro’s: Lines are manageable inside the City Hall; attendance of Discovery Weekend seminar was accepted as the Pre-Marriage Orientation 
Con’s: Screening before being allowed to enter City Hall takes time, maybe there can be an online registration so you can book your time slot; the next available slot for physical attendance of seminars is on January 2021 (but there there is a plan to start offering online seminars soon!)

 

Mandaluyong City Accomplished Marriage Application Form CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Certificate of Attendance of of Family Planning Seminar Community Tax Certificate or CEDULA of City Resident Barangay Clearance/Proof of Biling Valid IDs of Both Applicants ID Pictures of Both Applicants

Applicant: Adri (Bride)
Date of Application: August 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: Around 2 hours 
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 2 weeks after
Pro’s: Required documents can be applied for and picked up in the same day 
Con’s: Limited available schedule for required seminars 

 

Muntinlupa City Accomplished Marriage Application Form CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Certificate of Attendance of of Family Planning Seminar Valid IDs of Both Applicants ID Pictures of Both Applicants

Applicant: Miguel (Groom)
Date of Application: September 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: 1-1.5 hours 
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 10 working days
Pro’s: Few people inside the City Hall, safety protocols in place and followed 
Con’s: Seminar schedules for the remainder of the year are already full, but at least they accept Certificate of Attendance issued by other City Health Offices  

 

Parañaque City Accomplished Marriage Application Form CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Pre-Marriage Counselling and Certificate of Attendance of Family Planning Seminar Community Tax Certificate or CEDULA of City Resident Valid IDs of Both Applicants

Applicant: Daniela (Bride)
Date of Application: July 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: 30 minutes
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 10 working days
Pro’s: Process was fast; attendance of Discovery Weekend seminar and Church pre-cana seminar accepted as the Pre-Marriage Orientation 
Con’s: None

 

Quezon City Accomplished Marriage Application Form CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Certificate of Attendance of of Family Planning Seminar Valid IDs of Both Applicants ID Pictures of Both Applicants

Applicant: Kai (Bride)
Date of Application: August 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: 3 short visits to City Hall (pass application and requirements, attend seminar, submit certificate of attendance and claim license) 
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 2 months after (because of seminar schedule availability) 
Pro’s: Temperature checks, alcohol dispensers, and safety protocol posters are present throughout the City Hall; plastic barriers installed at the counters, valid ID with QC address accepted in lieu of CEDULA 
Con’s: Does not consider attendance Church pre-cana and the Certificate of Attendance should be issued by Bernardo Health Center only 

 

San Juan City Accomplished Marriage Application Form CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Certificate of Attendance of Family Planning Seminar Valid IDs of Both Applicants

Applicant: Jaime (Groom)
Date of Application: October 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: Around 1 hour 
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 10 working days
Pro’s: Number of people inside the City Hall was controlled and masks, shields, and social distancing was strictly followed; minimal waiting time (filling up the forms took the most time); option to attend the pre-marriage seminar in person or online (we chose the online seminar and had a good session with another couple) 
Con’s: Could have considered the attendance of a Church pre-cana seminar or Discovery Weekend seminar as the pre-marriage seminar 

 

Taguig City Accomplished Marriage Application Form CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Certificate of Attendance of Family Planning Seminar Community Tax Certificate or CEDULA of Both Applicants Valid IDs of Both Applicants

Applicant: Mary (Bride)
Date of Application: July 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: Around 1-2 hours 
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 10 working days
Pro’s: Need to schedule an appointment prior to your visit; can finish the entire process in a day if your requirements are complete 
Con’s: Certificate of Attendance of pre-marriage seminar must be issued by Taguig City Health Office; no mistakes allowed in filling up the marriage application forms 

 

Antipolo City Accomplished Marriage Application Form CTC of CENOMAR (PSA) of Both Applicants CTC of Birth Certificate (PSA) of Both Applicants Pre-Marriage Counselling Community Tax Certificate or CEDULA of Both Applicants Valid IDs of Both Applicants

Applicant: Sane (Bride)
Date of Application: July 2020 
Processing Time in City Hall: Around 1-2 hours 
Processing Time Until Pick-up: 3 weeks (special case due to errors in the Groom’s documents)
Pro’s: Presence of social distancing, alcohol, and plastic barriers; City Hall requires pre-marriage counseling which is quicker than attending a seminar
Con’s: Need to ensure you bring complete requirements and fill out the forms diligently, they are very strict with this 

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