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Getting
hitched
in Singapore
Planning on tying the knot? We’ve
broken down all the legalities in this
step-by-step guide to make sure your
nuptials run smoothly.
STEP 1: FILE YOUR NOTICE OF
MARRIAGE ONLINE
Head online to file a Notice of Marriage with the
Registry of Marriages (ROM, rom.gov.sg)
You’ll need the passport details of the bride and
groom.
15 days of continuous residence in Singapore is
required before you can file the notice (excluding
your day of arrival).
At this stage, make sure you can produce
evidence of any divorce decrees, if applicable.
Take note! Make sure you give at least 21 days
notice of your upcomingmarriage. The earliest date
to file your notice is three months before.
STEP 2: VERIFY YOUR
DOCUMENTS
After you’ve completed the online stage, make
an appointment with ROM for them to verify all
your documents. A statutory declaration will be
signed at this point, meaning that all the legal
requirements for a marriage have been met.
A marriage licence will be issued, valid for
90 days (three months) and called the Notice
of Marriage.
STEP 3: SOLEMNISE YOUR MARRIAGE
Wasn’t so bad, was it? Now you can proceed to the next stage – the
official civil solemnisation. Here, your religious or customary wedding
ceremony can be performed at a venue of your choice.
You must have two witnesses present, aged 21 years or older.
Your marriage ceremony must take place during the following time
frame: 21 days after your Notice of Marriage issuance, but still within
the 90 days – otherwise ROM will consider the whole application void.
STEP 4: AFTER THE SOLEMNISATION
Congratulations! Your marriage is registered, and your Certificate of
Marriage will be signed by the registrar, yourselves (bride and groom)
and your two witnesses.
For more information, contact the Registry of Marriages enquiry line at
6338 7808. 7 Canning Rise.
Important:
Be sure to check with the Immigration and Checkpoints
Authority (ICA) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on
whether you have to notify your marriage. Current or former
work-permit holders may need to approach MOM to ensure
their application to register a marriage does not contravene
any of their work permit conditions. Visit
r more information.