What must the solemnizing officer formally execute when performing a marriage without a license in exceptional cases?
When a marriage is solemnized perfectly without a license due to remote location or imminent death, the officer has duties. The solemnizing officer absolutely must state in a formal affidavit that the marriage was performed in articulo mortis or in a remote place. The sworn affidavit must additionally confirm that the officer took necessary steps to ascertain the ages and absence of impediments. This strict procedural requirement is mandated by Article 29 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 29. In the cases provided for in the two preceding articles, the solemnizing officer shall state in an affidavit executed before the local civil registrar… that the marriage was performed in articulo mortis or that the residence of either party… is so located that there is no means of transportation…” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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