Women’s Charter 1961 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Solemnisation of Marriages
23. How is a marriage solemnised
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Subject to section 24, a marriage must be solemnised with all the following persons in the presence of each other in Singapore:
the parties to the intended marriage;
the Registrar or a licensed solemniser;
at least 2 credible witnesses.
The Registrar or licensed solemniser —
Registrar
“Registrar” means the Registrar of Marriages appointed under section 26 and includes an Assistant Registrar of Marriages;
must ask the man whether he is willing to take the woman as his wife;
must ask the woman whether she is willing to take the man as her husband; and
must not solemnise the marriage unless the Registrar or the licensed solemniser is satisfied that both parties freely consent to the marriage.
Subject to this section, the Registrar or licensed solemniser may adopt any form and ceremony.
licensed solemniser
“licensed solemniser” means a person licensed under section 22(2) to solemnise marriages;