What are the Documents needed before Marriage?
1. Baptism Certificate (not older than 6 months) including entry regarding Confirmation
2. Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form duly filled (in the presence of a priest)
3. Results of Banns/Assurance of banns published (issued by a priest)
4. Oath of Free State (if for some reason Banns are not published)
5. Certificate of Freedom of State (issued by a priest saying that subject is free to marry)
6. Civil Certificate of Marriage, if civilly married
7. If widow or widower getting married:
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Death/Burial Certificate of the previous spouse
8. If a person is getting married after annulment:
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Marriage Certificate Church Certificate of Annulment/Dissolution
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Decree of Civil Divorce or Nullity
9. If the Marriage is between Catholic and Christian/Non-Christian
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Dispensation from Impediments/Permission for Marriage
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Proof of age/address and also an affidavit from Non-Christian
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Promises to be signed by the Catholic