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Credentials & Licensure

CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage)

PSA-issued document confirming no record of prior marriage — required for marriage licence.

CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage Record) is issued by PSA confirming you have no record of prior marriage in PHL civil registration.

Required for:

  • Marriage license application
  • Some immigration applications
  • Foreign visa applications (where requested)
  • Bigamy verification

How to get one:

  • Online: PSA Helpline
  • In-person: PSA branches
  • Cost: ₱210 (regular)
  • Processing: 3-10 days online

Validity: 6 months typical for marriage license use.

What it means for you:

  • Required before Philippine civil marriage
  • Foreign nationals also need equivalent (Affidavit of Capacity to Marry from embassy)
  • One per applicant before marriage
  • Lost? Reorder anytime

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