Singapore Marriage Application: A Complete Guide
Singapore Marriage Application: A Complete Guide
Marriage is a significant event in life, and getting married in Singapore requires following a specific process. ALUXE will provide you with step-by-step instructions to help you successfully complete the marriage registration. This article will guide you through the entire process of applying for marriage in Singapore, including preparing documents, submitting applications, and making changes to ceremony details.
1. Submitting Marriage Application
You can submit your marriage application through the following methods:
- At the internet kiosks at ROM offices
- At Community Clubs (CCCs)
- Online via our Marriage Application e-Service
Required documents:
- Identification documents for the bride, groom, and two witnesses, especially identity cards (for Singapore citizens or permanent residents) or passports (for foreigners)
- Credit card (for online payment), NETS (self-service terminal payment)
- Singpass account: Either the bride or groom must have a Singpass account to start the marriage application online.
Additional documents:
If you belong to any of the following categories, additional documents are required:
- For ceremonies held outside ROM
- For solemnizations conducted via video link
- If your marriage is between a Singapore citizen or permanent resident and a foreigner (current or former work pass holders, including Training Employment Pass holders)
- If either of you has been previously married
- Video link appointment
Application timeline:
You can schedule your wedding at least 21 days after submitting the marriage application. Your marriage application will expire six months after submission.
Fees:
- If either of you is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident: $42
- If both of you are foreigners: $380
2.Changing Ceremony Details
If you need to change your ceremony details after submitting the marriage application, you can do so through the following methods:
If you need to change your ceremony details after submitting the marriage application, you can do so through the following methods:
Within five days of submitting the marriage application, make changes via the Marriage Application e-Service or seek assistance from ROM officials on the day of the ROM appointment. The fee for this is $25.
3. Notice
According to Singaporean marriage laws:
- Marriage is the union between one man and one woman.
- Both parties must be at least 21 years old.Neither party may be married to someone else at the time of marriage.
- Any previous marriage must be legally dissolved.
- Divorced individuals intending to remarry must disclose details of any existing maintenance orders in their declaration, including timely payment status (if applicable).
- At least one party must be non-Muslim to register for a civil marriage. If both parties are Muslim, please refer to the Muslim marriage procedures.
After submitting your marriage application, you will receive an appointment notification from ROM. You will need to attend the appointment either at the ROM office or via video link to make declarations.If you want more information about marriage notarization procedure, ALUXE suggests you can read this article: Marriage Notarization Procedure: Simplifying the Process for a Stress-Free Wedding
