New CNI procedure..anyone seen this?

[songz777]

Quote: MARRIAGE IN THE PHILIPPINES
23 Jun 2014 - This replaces the old-style Certificate of No Impediment (CNI). ... If annulled in the Philippines, please present the following documents
Explanatory Notice to British Nationals Contemplating Marriage in the Philippines
The Consular Section now administers affirmations or affidavits
to marry. Local authorities have confirmed that they will accept this document. This replaces the old
-style Certificate of No Impediment (CNI).
You must prepare a type-
written affirmation or affidavit of marital status following the template on the next
page, before you attend the Consular Section. British applicants are required to personally appear at the embassy. Documents must follow this template
–Font size 12, Times New Roman, 1.5cm margin all around.

Marriage_in_the_Philippines_leaflet_as_of_23_June_2014.pdf

I am doing some research for a friend of mine. It appears that you no longer need to go to your local Registra? or do you still need to go but also add this new paper work?

Many thanks

John

[raynaputi]

I think we have a thread here a few weeks ago about this (CNI is not needed now).

[songz777]

I think we have a thread here a few weeks ago about this (CNI is not needed now).

Hi Raynaputi. Thanks .. yes I know I saw one I put search in but couldnt find it .. Oh well looks easier for folks now,

One more question "QUOTE: An affidavit/affirmation does not make your marriage valid under UK or foreign law, or guarantee to the local authorities that you are free to marry. ..

What does this mean? Does it mean the marriage has not been legally recorded in UK like it would be if you married here?

Many thanks

John

[Terpe]

Hi Raynaputi. Thanks .. yes I know I saw one I put search in but couldnt find it ..

Here's the sticky thread about the new CNI procedure:-

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....CNI-March-2014

[Terpe]

One more question

An affidavit/affirmation does not make your marriage valid under UK or foreign law, or guarantee to the local authorities that you are free to marry. ..

What does this mean? Does it mean the marriage has not been legally recorded in UK like it would be if you married here?

Neither a CNI nor an Affidavit/Afformation records an overseas marriage in UK
The Affidavit/Affirmation is a statement from the applicant that the local authorities or British Embassy cannot be held responsible for.
Maybe the applicant is telling porkies.

[grahamw48]

Does this mean you (the Brit) don't need to produce a divorce certificate wotsit ?