Civil Registration is a continuous, permanent and compulsory recording of vital events occurring in the life of an individual such as birth, marriage and death, and of all court decrees and legal instruments affecting his or her civil status in appropriate registers as mandated by Act of 3753, the Civil Registry Law.

The Civil Registry Unit of the Consulate General was created to specifically handle the registration of the following documents as provided for in the Civil Registry Law (RA No. 3753)

 1. Report of Birth (ROB)

Births of children of Filipino parent/s who were born in Macau SAR should be reported to the Philippine Consulate General in Macau SAR, not later than twelve (12) months from occurrence, for transmittal to the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).  Births not registered within the period stated above are considered late, in which case, requirements for delayed registration will apply.

Requirements for ROB

1. Duly accomplished Report of Birth form (available at the Consulate)

2. Birth Certificate issued by the Macau SAR Civil Registry

3. If the child is legitimate, a PSA-authenticated marriage certificate of parents would be required.

4. If not married, a PSA /NSO-authenticated birth certificate of mother would be required. If the parents opt to use the surname of the father, an Affidavit of Admission of Paternity (to be executed by the father) and an Affidavit to use the Surname of the Father  (to be executed by the mother) will be required.

5. Valid passports of parents

6. If reporting is done after twelve (12) months from birth, applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Late Registration of Birth (form available at the Consulate) and secure a PSA Negative Certification of Birth.

7.*Consular fees

Report of Birth- MOP 220.00

Affidavit of Admission of Paternity- MOP 220.00

Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father- MOP 220.00

Affidavit of Late Registration of Birth (if applicable) - MOP 220.00

Processing period: two (2) working days | Original documents will be required upon processing, together with four (4) photocopies of every documentary requirements. The Consulate may require additional requirements if deemed necessary.

 2. Report of Marriage (ROM)

Marriages between Filipinos solemnized in Macau SAR should be reported to the Philippine Consulate General not later than twelve (12) months from the celebration of the marriage, for transmittal to the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Marriages not registered within the period stated above are considered late, in which case, requirements for delayed registration will apply.

Requirements for ROM

1. Duly accomplished Report of Marriage form (available at the Consulate)

2. Marriage Certificate issued by the Macau SAR Civil Registry
*Please provide the name of the Solemnizing Officer/Conservador

3. Valid passport of the Spouses

4. If reporting is done after twelve (12) months from the celebration of the marriage, an Affidavit of Late Registration of Marriage is required and a PSA Negative Certification of Marriage must be submitted.

5.*Consular Fees

Report of Marriage - MOP 220.00

Affidavit of Late Registration of Marriage (if applicable) - MOP 220.00

* Additional Requirements:

Naturalization Documents – If either or both parties are naturalized Filipino (by election or recognition) or has reacquired Philippine citizenship (RA9225) 

If with previous marriage was annulled: – If either or both parties has/have been married before, and the marriage was annulled or declared null and void, such party or parties must secure:

• A Certified True Copy of the court order declaring the previous marriage as null and void
• PSA-authenticated marriage certificate of previous marriage containing the proper annotation

If widowed:  Please submit as appropriate:

• PSA-issued Death Certificate of the deceased spouse.
• If there is no record of the death of the deceased spouse registered with the PSA, a certificate of fact of death duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate having jurisdiction over the place where the document was issued must be presented.
• Court Order on Presumptive Death of Spouse and Certificate of Finality - a PSA-authenticated marriage certificate of previous marriage with proper annotation must be presented, together with the Court Order and Certificate of Finality.
• (A widow may not contract marriage within 301 days from the date of death of her husband, or before having delivered if she shall have been pregnant at the time of his death.)

If divorced: If the divorce decree was obtained abroad, the Filipino spouse must present a PSA-authenticated marriage certificate of the previous marriage with annotation on divorce and the Court Order issued by a Philippine Court recognizing the divorce decree obtained abroad. 

Processing period: two (2) working days | Original documents will be required upon processing, together with four (4) photocopies of every documentary requirements. The Consulate may require additional requirements if deemed necessary.

3. Solemnization of Marriage

Requirements for Solemnization of Marriage:

1. Male and Female who must be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

2. Both parties must be Filipino nationals;

3. Valid Philippine passports of both parties;

4. Duly accomplished Application for Marriage; (notarization of each application is MOP 220.00)

5. Marriage License; 

6. Two witnesses;

7. Solemnization of Marriage: MOP 528.00.

       8. Report of Marriage - MOP 220.00

* Additional Requirements:

 Naturalization Documents – If either or both parties are naturalized Filipinos (by election or recognition) or has reacquired Philippine citizenship (RA 9225)

If with previous marriage annulled: - If either or both parties has/have been married before and the marriage was annulled or declared null and void, such party or parties must secure a certified true copy of the court order declaring the previous marriage as null and void.

If divorced: – If the divorce decree was obtained abroad, the Filipino spouse must present to the PCG the PSA authenticated marriage certificate of previous marriage with proper annotation and Certificate of Finality of the Court Order recognizing the divorce decree obtained abroad.

If widowed: Please submit as appropriate:

Note: A widow may not contract marriage within 301 days from date of the death of her husband, or before having delivered if she shall have been pregnant at the time of his death

• Parental Consent – If either or both of the contracting parties are between 18 to 21 years old, the parents of the contracting party or parties must execute an affidavit of consent, executed in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths (E.O. 209 Art. 14).
• Parental Advice – If either or both of the contracting parties are between 21 to 25 years old, he or she execute an affidavit that parental advice was sought together with the written advice given (E.O. 209 Art. 15).

The Consulate may require additional requirements if deemed necessary.

Last Updated: 14 September 2023