Singapore legislation
Regulation 11
of Women’s Charter (Solemnisation and Registration of Marriages) Rules 2023
Regulation 11
Marriage licence — decisions by computer program
Subregulation 1
This rule has effect for the purposes of section 17(3) and (4) of the Act.
Subregulation 2
A decision whether to issue a marriage licence may be made by the operation of a computer program for which the Registrar is responsible if each party to the intended marriage is —
a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore; and
at least 21 years of age.
Subregulation 3
To avoid doubt, paragraph (2) does not prevent the Registrar from making a decision without a computer program in any case.
Subregulation 4
A decision under paragraph (2) to issue a marriage licence may be reviewed and confirmed, cancelled or substituted by the Registrar at any time before the date stated on the marriage licence as the date on which the marriage may be solemnised.
Subregulation 5
A decision under paragraph (2) not to issue a marriage licence for a marriage may be reviewed and confirmed, cancelled or substituted by the Registrar at any time before the notice of that marriage under section 14(1) of the Act ceases to have effect.