VIRTUAL MARRIAGE REGISTRATION
VIRTUAL MARRIAGE VERIFICATION

The circuit breakerВ period has since been extended by four weeks until Jun 1. Last month, MSFВ and ROMMВ said that solemnisations scheduledВ for between the initial circuit breakerВ period of Apr 7В and May 4 would needВ to be postponed, with appealsВ heard on a 'case-by-case'В basis. READ:В Solemnisations between Apr 7В and May 4 will need to be postponed, appeals heard on 'case-by-case' basis: MSF, ROMM

VIRTUAL MARRIAGE VERIFICATION

The couple, their witnesses, and in the case of Muslim marriages, the wali, must all be physically present in Singapore, he added.Д¬ouples presenting foreign-issued documents for verification will still need to do so physically, said Mr Lee.В This will ensure вЂњgreater scrutinyвЂќ to the veracity of documents and identity of parties.ДЄs a start, priority would be given to video link processes to marriages involving at least one Singapore citizen or permanent resident, said Mr Lee. вЂњThis enables the Registrars to ensure that cases that require more careful scrutinyВ are still handled in person, when it is safe to do so,вЂќ said Mr Lee. We want to support them,' Mr Lee said.ДЄt the same time, there will be 'safeguards' in place to ensureВ only legitimate marriages are solemnised and registered through video link, said Mr Lee.ДЇor one, the Registrars of Marriages (ROM) and Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM) will have the discretion for each marriage application to decide whether video link can be used for verification and statutory declarations, as well as marriage solemnisations. 'While some couples may prefer to wait until it's safer to celebrate their big day in person with family and friends, others may not wish to wait any longer, or may face extenuating circumstances that make postponement challenging. While the temporary measures are in force, there will be no need for the couple, witnesses, wali as well as the licensed solemniser, kadi or naib kadi to be physically present at the solemnisation venue, said Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee in Parliament.Д¬ertain 'key processes' relating to marriage that currently must be done in person, may be done via video link, and will be equally valid under the law,В he added. The new law could kick in from as early as the second half of this month, said theВ Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)В and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) in a press release. The Bill was tabled in Parliament on MondayВ and passed on Tuesday.

VIRTUAL MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

Under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures for Solemnisation and Registration of Marriages) Bill, civil and Muslim marriage solemnisations as well as registrations can be conducted remotely during the COVID-19 period. Upon completing the formalities, a marriage certificate should be issued, the court ordered.SINGAPORE: Marriage solemnisations during the COVID-19 pandemic can now be conducted virtually through a live video link, after the passing of new legislation in Parliament on Tuesday (May 5). In places where signature of the parties is required, their power of attorney holders or agents can sign. While ordering the marriage officer to solemnize the marriage virtually, the court directed witnesses to appear in person before the officer and to identify the parties who are online. Though the government pleader opposed, by pointing out that the notice for marriage was given only on November 11 and a 30-day notice period is required, the court allowed the plea citing cases from the Covid lockdown period when virtual marriages were allowed. In such circumstances, they should be allowed to solemnize the marriage virtually, the petition said.

However, he was not able to travel as planned due to the restrictions on international travel currently in place and the requirement of compulsory quarantine upon traveling.

The petitioner had submitted a notice of intended marriage as per Special Marriage Act and her fiancГ© Anantha Krishnan had booked flight tickets for the marriage scheduled on December 22. Justice N Nagaresh issued the order on Wednesday after considering a petition filed by Rintu Thomas of Kozhikode seeking a court directive to the marriage officer at the sub registrar office at Malayinkeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram. KOCHI: The high court has allowed a couple to solemnize their marriage virtually as the bridegroom is stuck in the United Kingdom due to travel restrictions in place in view of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

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