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New Civil Code Article 396 - Proof of marriage

Book 2 : Title III: Ch II : Sec I : Article 396

Article 396 - Proof of marriage. The celebration of the marriage is proven with the certified copy of the marriage certificate that is filed in the Demographic Registry Office. If this has disappeared or there is no proof of the registration, any suitable evidence on the fact of the celebration of the marriage is admissible. (Translated) <<<>>>> (Original Spanish) Artículo 396.-Prueba del matrimonio. La celebración del matrimonio se prueba con la copia certificada del certificado de matrimonio que consta en el Registro Demográfico. Si esta ha desaparecido o no aparece constancia de la inscripción, es admisible cualquier prueba idónea sobre el hecho de la celebración del matrimonio.

New Civil Code Nov. 2020


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