How Can You Easily Get CENOMAR Online in 2021?

CENOMAR is a proof of applicant’s singleness, which ensures that he or she is free to marry or remarry. It stands for Certificate of No Marriage and is issued in Philippines. It is similar to bachelorhood certificate of India. 

What is the purpose of this document?  

The details given in this certificate help the foreign government to determine if the person is married, unmarried or widower. However, it can be requested for different purposes. These purposes can be to find out: 

• if the applicant had a contract marriage
• if it’s the case of annulled individual
• if it’s for loan, claims or application benefits
• if it’s for marriage licence application, fiancé visa application, local or overseas employment, and school enrollment
• if it’s for visa or fiancé visa, which should not be issued more than six months from the date of issuance

 How long is this certificate valid? 

This document does not have any expiry. However, it needs renewal.  The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) updates the security papers (SECPA), which ensures changes to be done in it when there is any update available, such as changed watermarks or other features. This is how the PSA prevents illegal use or misuse of this document.   

 What are the requirements to get CENOMAR from PSA? 

• Duly-filled CENOMAR application form
• At least 1 valid and acceptable ID, including office or company ID, SSS/GSIS/ PhilHealth/BIG ID, Driver’s License, Passport, PRC ID, Senior Citizen’s ID, Voter’s ID, NBI Clearance, PhilPost ID, and PWD ID
• Authorisation letter signed or attested by the employer in case the applicant is unable to apply or claim for this document personally (if any representative is raising the request on behalf of the real applicant)

 How much is the fee for it? 

The application fee will depend on the way you apply for. For your estimate, its fee may range from Php 210 to Php 1,200 with PSA. 

How many days before you can get CENOMAR?

 Here again, it is the way that you have selected for obtaining certificate of no marriage record. Generally, it can be released on the same day or may take as long as ten days from the date of raised request. 

How can you get CENOMAR online in Philippines? 

There are PSA Serbilis and PSA Helpline that can process requests online for this paper. These two authorities deliver the official document anywhere in the Philippines. Overseas Filipino Worker (OFWs) like NRIs can also use one of these service providers because it accepts the request and delivers orders abroad. 

But, the NRIs should raise the request after understanding the process and arranging all required papers or documents in place. Once you apply for CENOMAR, it will deliver in 19 to 15 days at your doorstep. In addition, the applicant is updated about each step of processing on the registered email id.   The online application of the non-resident of India can be filed by an experienced consultant, as Services 2NRI is. He can ideally explain how to apply for it through embassy here.  

Step-by-step guide to apply online 

• Visit the official website of PSA Helpline.
• Find the ‘Order Now’ tab and click.
• Select ‘CENOMAR’ from the list of service options.
• Choose the Purpose of the request from the predefine options.
• Move to the next page and fill up your personal information like name, birthday, and parents’ names. Once done successfully, click the ‘Continue’ button.
• Fill up the name of the applicant whose name should be there on the CENOMAR. Mention your relationship with the applicant if you are requesting on his or her behalf. Once provided the requested details, tap on the ‘Submit’ button.
• Go to the Checkout page where the order summary will appear. The pop-up will ask you to provide additional details like contact information and the names of up to three representatives.
• Then, check the ‘I certify’ box and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
• This step is for payout. Use your Mastercard or VISA card and GCash account for paying fee. For over-the-counter payment, check your email and follow the instructions to pay out. You can use any of these payment channels- PNB, Metrobank, BDO, Bayad Center, ECPay (7-Eleven), Bancnet, and Touchpay. Once selected, follow steps of instructions to clear payout.
• As you complete the payment process, there will be a confirmation message on your screen.
• Finally, it will be delivered in 7 to 10 days.