How to register for your marriage in Singapore?

How to register for your marriage?

Age Requirements

• 21 years and above.
• For person aged between 18 and 21 years, the applicant will require the parents consent to marry. Both parents and two witnesses above 21 years old with NRICs/passport must also be present during the solemnisation of marriage.
• For person under the age of 18, the applicant will be required to apply for a special marriage license.

Other Requirements

• For marriage between a Singaporean/Permanent Resident (PR) and a foreigner :

If the foreigner is a work-permit holder, prior approval must be obtained from the Controller of Work Permits, Ministry of Manpower.

• For marriage between foreigners :

One of the applicant must have stayed in Singapore continuously for at least 15 days before the date of the Notice of Marriage.

Procedure

• Apply for the Notice of Marriage at http://www.rom.gov.sg/ or web kiosks at ROM.
• You can also choose to e-file your Notice of Marriage.
• It has to be applied at least 21 days and up to 3 months before the date of solemnisation (wedding date).

Documents to prepare for electronic filing of notice of marriage

For Applicants

Singaporean: NRIC or Birth Certificate

Permanent Resident (PR): NRIC or Birth Certificate

Foreigners: NRIC or Birth Certificate , Passport

• For Divorcee : Original or certified true copy of the Decree Nisi Absolute will also be required.
• For Widowed Person : Death Certificate of late spouse.

Witnesses (2 Persons)

• full name as appeared on NRICs or passports
• NRICs or Passport numbers

Solemnisation Details

• Date & Time
• Venue (full address as this will appear on your marriage certificate)
• Solemniser's name & license number
• Solemniser's consent

Marriage Fees

• Acceptable mode of payment is Credit Card.

Other advice

• As the choice date for solemnisation of marriages may not be available as it had been fully-booked by others, it is advisable to choose alternative dates before you file for your notice of marriage.
• It is advisable to shop for your wedding rings at least 6 weeks before your wedding date. This will ensure that the jeweller has ample time to re-order the rings that you want, if they were out of stock.
• Etiquette towards the solemniser
  • 1. Language preference for solemnisation
  • 2. Requirement(s) such as meeting up and/or pre-marriage preparation
  • 3. Invite your Solemniser personally (third party such as a relative or wedding planner is not entertained)
• Note that your Solemniser sacrifices personal time and efforts when he/she accepts your invitation to grace your joyous occasion as Guest-of-Honour. As a gesture of appreciation, please ensure that he/she is warmly received, entertained, and reimbursed for transport to and from your wedding venue.

Web site: http://www.rom.gov.sg

Address:

Registry of Marriages
7 Canning Rise Singapore 179869

Main line: Tel (info): 63387808 Fax: 63393328

Operating Hours :

Mondays to Fridays : 8.30 am - 12.30 noon/ 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Saturdays : 8.00 am - 12 noon

Sundays and Public Holidays : Closed