U.S. Marriage Procedure
Philippine Marriage Documents for U.S. Citizens
Build two lists, one for your U.S. records and one for your Filipina partner’s Philippine records. Ask the receiving office to confirm the format of each item.
Read the full guide ↗U.S. Legal-Capacity Affidavit for a Philippine Wedding
The United States does not issue a national certificate declaring that an individual is free to marry. Confirm the Philippine office’s accepted affidavit procedure.
Read the full guide ↗U.S. Divorce, Death and Name Records Before Marriage
If a previous marriage or a name change appears in your history, connect the records before travelling. A clear record trail helps the registrar identify the right next step.
Read the full guide ↗Philippine Marriage License Steps for an American Couple
Once your records are ready, move from document preparation to the actual application. A confirmed filing date is a more useful planning milestone than a desired wedding date.
Read the full guide ↗After the Wedding: Philippine Marriage Records for U.S. Use
Keep track of the signed ceremony record, its local registration and the PSA certificate you may need later. They are separate milestones.
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