Singapore legislation

Clause 21

of Women’s Charter

Clause 21

Solemnization of marriages

(1)

No marriage shall be solemnized unless a certificate for marriage or a licence authorizing the marriage has been delivered to the person solemnizing the marriage.

(2)

Every marriage shall be solemnized in the presence of at least two witnesses.

(3)

No marriage shall be solemnized unless the person solemnizing the marriage is satisfied that both the parties to the marriage freely consent to the marriage.

Clause 21 — Women’s Charter | laws.sg