Title I — Marriage
Article 3
ELI5— what this means for you
Even if both of you are legally free and willing to marry, you still need the formal requirements: (1) a solemnizing officer authorized by law (judge, priest, mayor, etc.), (2) a valid marriage license (except in specific exempt cases), and (3) a marriage ceremony where both parties personally appear and say 'I do' before the officer and at least two witnesses.
Key point
No license, no authorized officer, or no ceremony = a marriage that may be void.
Official text — EO 209
Full article text is being added. Read the official text at officialgazette.gov.ph.
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