US Embassy processing time - Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage

[jandjin 19]

I'm planning to get married in Butuan,Philippines and wanted to know how long for US Embassy to issue a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage. If my appointment time is 9am, would it be possible to get the certificate by noon?

[hyommysone 16]

you'll get it after your appointment. My husband and I got it for like 2 hours including the waiting time. Our appointment is 730am and left around 9am with the certificate.

[jandjin 19]

you'll get it after your appointment. My husband and I got it for like 2 hours including the waiting time. Our appointment is 730am and left around 9am with the certificate.

Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I suppose the affidavit can also be obtained in Cebu consulate office? My wedding will be in Butuan and still thinking if I should get the affidavit in Cebu if possible just so I can avoid all that crazy traffic in Manila.

thank you.

[hyommysone 16]

Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I suppose the affidavit can also be obtained in Cebu consulate office? My wedding will be in Butuan and still thinking if I should get the affidavit in Cebu if possible just so I can avoid all that crazy traffic in Manila.

thank you.

You can check if they have it in US embassy Cebu. Maybe visit the website. I am not sure. Since we got married in manila.

[jeanie&jerry 2]

Yes you can get one at the US consular office in Cebu. I did. But remember that office is close all of next week, Apr 6 - 10.

[jandjin 19]

Yes you can get one at the US consular office in Cebu. I did. But remember that office is close all of next week, Apr 6 - 10.

Thank you for your info. I'll contact them to make an appointment. I still have few more months to go. By the way, do they offer only walk-in service? I don't find any computerized appointment system like the ones in Manila.