What is Report of Marriage (ROM) ? Where do I file it? Posted on September 30, 2014June 14, 2015 by Mrs. Presson Report of Marriage is a process wherein the marriage solemnized / contracted abroad must be reported to the Civil Registrar of the Philippines through the Philippine Consulates/Embassies that have jurisdiction over the country / state the Filipino national is residing in. This requirement applicable to all Filipino Citizens who get married abroad. (“Law on Registry of Civil Status” / “Civil Registry Law” (Act No. 3753) ; EO No. 209 – The Family Code of the Philippines, Articles 23 & 26) Report of Marriage forms are available for download on Philippines Consulates / Embassy websites. If you are applying through postal mail / courier, you have to have your ROM forms notarized. Also take note of the requirements you need to submit. Read more about Report of Marriage here: Report of Marriage – A Philippine Government Requirement For a list of the Philippine Consulates / Embassy in the U.S., please follow this link: PH Consulates and Embassies in the United States » Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) | “Law on Registry of Civil Status” / “Civil Registry Law” (Act No. 3753) Gov.PH – Executive Order No. 209 – The Family Code of the Philippines (July 6, 1987) Embassy of the Philippines, Washington D.C. Related Posts:What is a CENOMAR? This is short for "Certificate of No Marraige". This is…What is USCIS Form I-693? It is the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.…How much does a DS-3025 to I-693 Transcription from a Civil… Honestly, it all depends on the Civil Surgeon. I paid…Is there a CENOMAR equivalent for U.S. Citizens? There is no CENOMAR equivalent for U.S. Citizens. There’s the “Affidavit…Is the I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination… There are a few things to consider, and you should…Where do I find a Civil Surgeon? You may use the Civil Surgeon Locator on the USCIS.gov…
Sydney says: Mrs.Presson, did you sign the required forms for aos under your married name or still sign under your single name (after getting married and filling out the forms.) Thank you. Hope to hear from you. -Syd
Mrs. Presson says: If you’ve read the first paragraph, it’s a requirement for ALL Filipino Citizens. It doesn’t have anything to do with the foreign spouse’s nationality/citizenship. If you hold a Philippine Passport, then it is required. Note: Having a Green Card doesn’t make you a non-Filipino Citizen.
chelsea says: Mrs. presson, are we really required to put witnesses in the ROM form? Who are the qualified witnesses? thank you.
Mrs. Presson says: Who are the witnesses on your Marriage Certificate? North Dakota’s Marriage Certificate has fields for witnesses. I suggest call the PH Consulate you’re under to ask for more info.
chelsea says: We don’t have fields for witnesses on our marriage certificate. I think I have to call the ph consulate. Thank you for your reply and suggestion. Have a good day!