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Title I — Marriage

Article 24

EO 209 · Family Code of the Philippines

ELI5— what this means for you

People in articulo mortis (at the point of death) can be married even without a valid marriage license, as long as either party is genuinely in danger of dying. This exception exists to allow deathbed marriages that might otherwise be impossible to formalize.

Official text — EO 209

It shall be the duty of the local civil registrar to prepare the documents required by this Title, and to administer oaths to all interested parties without any charge in both cases. The documents and affidavits filed in connection with applications for marriage licenses shall be exempt from documentary stamp tax. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)

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