Marriages Abroad by Filipinos, A10 Family Code

1. Authority of consul-general, consul, vice-consul

Art. 10. Marriages between Filipino citizens abroad may be solemnized by a consul-general, consul or vice-consul of the Republic of the Philippines. x x x

1) The authority of the consul-general, consul, or vice-consul (the “consul officials”) is limited only to marriages between Filipino citizens. Thus, they are not empowered to solemnize a marriage where one of the parties is a foreigner.

2. Duties of the consul officials

Art. 10. x x x The issuance of the marriage license and the duties of the local civil registrar and of the solemnizing officer with regard to the celebration of marriage shall be performed by said consular official. (75a)

1) Consul officials are obligated to do the following:

(a) To issue a marriage license;

(b) To perform the duties of the Local Civil Registrar, e.g. recording and safe-keeping of marriage records and licenses; and

(c) To perform the duties of the solemnizing officer, e.g. officiate or solemnize the marriage, sign marriage certificate, and ensure recording thereof the prenuptial agreement, if any.