1. Accomplished Sworn Statement (Ehefähigkeitszeugnis)
2. Applicant’s valid Passport – original + photocopy
3. Applicant’s Birth Certificate issued on PSA security paper and duly authenticated by the DFA – original + 1 photocopy
4. Copy of passport or Personalausweis of the fiancé(e)
5. One photo each of the applicant and fiancé(e) (photo size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, white background)
6. Self-addressed return envelope with €4,25 Deutsche post stamps or a pre-paid envelope (if applicant will not pickup the LCCM)
7. Additional requirements depending on civil status:
   1. SINGLE – PSA Certificate of No Record of Marriage (CENOMAR) duly authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs – 1 original + 1 photocopy. The CENOMAR must not be more than 6 months old. The purpose in securing the certificate should clearly state that it will be used for marriage abroad.
   2. WIDOWED – authenticated Death Certificate of spouse, Marriage Contract (to the deceased spouse), and Report of Death (only if the deceased spouse was a Philippine citizen who died abroad) – original + 1 photocopy each
   3. PREVIOUS MARRIAGE WAS ANNULLED IN THE PHILIPPINES – Court Decree of Annulment (with a Certificate of Finality) authenticated by the DFA, and authenticated Marriage Contract (to the former spouse) bearing the annotation of annulment – original + 1 photocopy each
   4. For applicants DIVORCED BY FOREIGN SPOUSE, and those whose PREVIOUS MARRIAGE WAS ANNULLED IN GERMANY: Pursuant to a decision of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, you must first of all: (1) have your foreign divorce or annulment judicially confirmed by a Regional Trial Court (RTC) in the Philippines, (2) register the RTC confirmation/decision with the PSA-Local Civil Registry Office of the city/municipality where the RTC has jurisdiction, and (3) secure from the PSA a copy of your Marriage Contract / Report of Marriage (to the former spouse) bearing the annotation of divorce or annulment, as the case may be. Only after this process is completed can you apply for a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (LCCM) from the Embassy. The specific requirements are:
      • DIVORCED BY PREVIOUS FOREIGN SPOUSE – Court Decree of Divorce with English translation authenticated by the Landgericht, and Marriage Contract / Report of Marriage (to the former spouse) bearing the annotation of divorce printed on PSA security paper and duly authenticated by the DFA plus one photocopy each
      • PREVIOUS MARRIAGE WAS ANNULLED IN GERMANY – Court Decree of Annulment with English translation authenticated by the Landgericht, and Marriage Contract / Report of Marriage (to the former spouse) bearing the annotation of annulment printed on PSA security paper and duly authenticated by the DFA plus one photocopy each
8. Additional requirements for young applicants below 25 years of age:
   1. BETWEEN 18 to 20 YEARS OF AGE – Affidavit of Parental Consent. Affidavits coming from the Philippines must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Manila
   2. BETWEEN 21 to 25 YEARS OF AGE – Sworn Statement that parental advice was sought

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PROCEDURE

Personal appearance of the applicant is required. Please book an appointment at http://philippine-embassy.de/book-an-appointment.

The LCCM certification will be issued after ten (10) working days. During this time, the announcement of the marriage of the concerned individuals will be placed at the Embassy premises, for notice to the public.

Once the LCCM certification has been issued, it may be picked up by the applicant, or sent by courier using the self-addressed return envelope.

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If you are a foreigner who will marry a Filipino national in the Philippines, please click here for the Requirements for Foreign National to Marry a Philippine national in the Philippines / Voraussetzungen für die Heirat eines ausländischen Staatsangehörigen mit einem philippinischen Staatsangehörigen auf den Philippinen.