New Civil Code Article 384 - Requirements to get married
Book 2 : Title III: Ch I : Sec II : Article 384
Article 384 - Requirements to get married
To join in marriage, the parties must:
(a) undergo the medical examinations required by law;
(b) sign an affidavit that attests to their ability to marry, which is contained in the marriage certificate provided by the Demographic Registry;
(c) obtain the marriage license required by law; and
(d) formalize the marriage contract before an authorized person,
observing the forms and solemnities prescribed by law.
(Translated) <<<>>>> (Original Spanish)
Artículo 384.-Requisitos de forma del matrimonio.
Para unirse en matrimonio, los contrayentes tienen que:
(a) someterse a los exámenes médicos que exige la ley;
(b) suscribir una declaración jurada que dé fe de su capacidad para contraer
matrimonio, que está contenida en el certificado de matrimonio que provee
el Registro Demográfico conforme a lo dispuesto en esta sección;
(c) obtener la licencia matrimonial que exige la ley; y
(d) formalizar el contrato matrimonial ante una persona autorizada,
observando las formas y solemnidades prescritas por la ley.
New Civil Code Nov. 2020
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