Singapore legislation

Section 22

of Women’s Charter 1961

Section 22

Requirements for valid marriage

(1)

Every marriage solemnised in Singapore is void unless it is solemnised —

(a)

on the authority of a valid marriage licence issued by the Registrar or a valid special marriage licence granted by the Minister; and

(b)

by the Registrar or a person who has been granted a licence to solemnise marriages.

(2)

Every marriage must be solemnised in the presence of at least 2 credible witnesses.

(3)

A marriage must not be solemnised unless the person solemnising the marriage is satisfied that both the parties to the marriage freely consent to the marriage.

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