Registry of Marriages | FAQ | Preparation for Marriage

		FAQ Topics
		Preparation for Marriage/Things you should know before applying for marriage

		Parents' Consent

		Witness

		Other Services

		Immigration / PR related

		Work Permit / Manpower related

		Housing / HDB related

		Divorce

		Application for Marriage/Things you should know during and after Solemnisation

		Change appointment date for VD/SD

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1.	What are the common things I need to know, as a Singaporean/PR who have married overseas?
2.	What is the procedure to file for divorce?
3.	Can the foreigner work in Singapore after marriage?
4.	I am a Singapore citizen / permanent resident and my spouse to be is a foreigner. Does he/she need to meet the requirement for 15 days stay before filing notice?
5.	I do not want my partner to know that I had a previous marriage. Can verification of my divorce papers be done before I come down with my partner to file notice of marriage?
6.	Do you require a foreigner to produce a certificate of capacity for filing notice?
7.	How do I go about canceling a marriage notice or solemnisation?
8.	How do I go about changing my appointment date for VD/SD?
9.	My marriage had been dissolved by the Courts. How long must I wait before I can marry again?
10.	What is the difference between a Justice of the Peace (JP) and a Grassroots Leader (GRL)?