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Besides consents given by parents/ Legal guardian, they are required to attend a Marriage Preparation Programme conducted by an MSFapproved organisation.  \n• If one party is below 18 years old, besides obtaining parents/legal guardians’ consent, the couple must apply for a Special Marriage Licence.  \nMarital Status  \n• Neither party is presently married.  \n• A person with a previous marriage has to ensure that the said marriage has been legally dissolved.  \n• Divorcees who remarry must make a Declaration on whether they have existing maintenance orders and whether they are prompt or in arrears with the maintenance payments.  \nNo lawful impediment to the marriage  \nSubmit a Marriage Application  \nNotice Period  \n• Couples have to give notice of the intended marriage to ROM by submitting a marriage application. You can use ROM e-Services from the comfort of your home and at a time convenient to you to submit a marriage application online using Singpass. For couples who require assistance on e-Services, you may apply atthe e-Kiosks at ROM.  \nNote:  \n➢There is a minimum 21-day notice period required.(For example, if a couple submits their marriage application on 1 October and giving 21-day notice, the earliest solemnisation date shall be 23 October.)  \n➢There is a 6-month validity period for the application.(For example, if the couple submits the marriage application on 1 Sep 2023, the latest solemnisation date or expiry date shall be  \n1 Mar 2024.)  \n• Use the application date calculator to find out when to submit a marriage application for your intended marriage date.  \nDocuments Required  \n• NRI","cbCaif6oAgonWQEj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif6oAgonWQEj","pdf",1062495,"English","# OUR MARRIAGE JOURNEY (OMJ)\n## SAYING \"I DO\" BEGINS WITH 6 KEY STEPS\n## Requirements for Marriage\n## Submit a Marriage Application\n## Documents Required\n## Fees Payable\n## For More Information\n## Understanding the Civil Marriage Process","[{\"question\":\"What are the 6 key steps in the civil marriage journey?\",\"answer\":\"The process follows: prepare yourself for marriage, start marriage application, submit marriage application, make declarations, attend on the day of solemnisation, and receive a digital certificate of marriage.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the notice period and validity period requirements for a marriage application?\",\"answer\":\"A minimum 21-day notice period is required before solemnisation, and the application has a 6-month validity period for the latest solemnisation/expiry date.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents and fees are required for submitting a civil marriage application?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants generally provide NRIC or passport details for the couple and two witnesses above 21, plus supporting documents such as death certificates or divorce papers when applicable. 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