Can I file for annulment when I have no marriage license?

Yes, you can file for declaration of nullity due to no license unless you are covered by one of the scenarios stated under Chapter 2 of the Marriage Section of the Civil Code of the Philippines or are covered by Article 34 Family Code exemption, which only requires an Affidavit of Cohabitation.

What if I later found out my marriage license was fake?

A fake marriage license may be ground of absence of valid marriage license, as it means the marriage was never legally valid.

Can I file for void marriage due to no license in the Philippines if there are errors in my marriage license?

Yes, so long as these are serious errors. An example is if the marriage license was in the name of another couple.

Can I just file for annulment instead of nullity of marriage?

No. If the issue is the absence of a marriage license, annulment is not the correct legal remedy—declaration of nullity is.

What are the effects of filing for declaration of nullity due to no license?

The effects of filing for declaration of nullity due to no license are that the marriage is ended and both can remarry, that the children are illegitimate and that property gathered during the partnership is assumed to be from both of their efforts, among others.

How long does it take to nullify a marriage?

The court case to declare for void marriage due to no license in the Philippines can take anywhere from 3 years to longer, depending on court proceedings.

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Can I get an annulment when I have no marriage license?

Atty. Francesco Britanico

January 29, 2025

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Table of Contents

What is a marriage license?

Is my Marriage void if I married and there was an issue with my marriage license?

How do I prove that I had no marriage license or that there was an issue with it?

What is an Affidavit of Cohabitation and why is it important?

How do I prove that my Affidavit of Cohabitation is invalid?

Can you annul a marriage that was celebrated without a marriage license?

What are the steps for filing an annulment?

How long does it take and how much does it cost?

What are the Consequences of Nullified Marriage?

Are there any other options aside from annulment?

Can I get an annulment when I have no marriage license? - Lawyers in the Philippines

Can I get an annulment when I have no marriage license?