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Women’s Charter 1961 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Solemnisation of Marriages
13. Avoidance of marriages solemnised in Singapore without valid licence or by unauthorised person
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A marriage solemnised in Singapore is void unless it is solemnised —
(a)
on the authority of a valid marriage licence or a valid special marriage licence; and
marriage licence
Defined · s 2
“marriage licence” means a marriage licence issued by the Registrar under section 17;
(b)
by the Registrar or a licensed solemniser.
Registrar
Defined · s 2
“Registrar” means the Registrar of Marriages appointed under section 26 and includes an Assistant Registrar of Marriages;