How to get Marriage License in Davao City

Wonder how to get marriage licence in davao city?
What are the requirements?
Where do we go?
Hmm.. how much?

These are the things that bothered us then. Luckily, with efforts in research and queries to friends (especial thanks to Efasde), we never had a hard time applying for marriage license in Davao City. We processed our Marriage License on May 27, 2016. We arrived at 2:45 PM and finished at about 4:45 PM of same date.  It’s really easy :)

 *Note: This is applicable for ages 26 and above only. Ages 25 and below requires additional documents from guardian or parents. 

 Here are the things to do.

Step 1. Prepare yourselves. The two of you is required to apply personally together. No solo flight here.

Step 2. Prepare the following Requirements. Note that each requirement must be prepared by the groom and the bride:

1. CENOMAR-  1 original, 1 photocopy (one for him, one for her)
2. Either NSO Birth Cetificate OR Baptismal Cetificate- 2 photocopies (two for him , two for her)
3. Cedula- 1 photocopy (one for him, one for her)
4. Valid ID- 1 photocopy (one for him, one for her)

• In any case, always bring the original documents with you.
• Don’t have the requirements yet? Read the post at the bottom later.

 Step 3. Go to Sangguniang Panglungsod ng Dabaw. There are numerous windows for different transactions. Don’t get confused. Ask the personnel at the entrance as to where is the room for Marriage License Application.

Step 4. Upon arriving in front of the room, get your priority number and enter the room.

Step 5. Submit your requirements to the in-charge seated at the left side of the room. Everything there is labelled, just read the signs hanged in the ceiling :)

Step 6. Pay the cashier an amount of P400.00 only.

Step 7. Fill-out the documents given to you legibly. Made mistake on the form? Ask gently the in-charge to give you new form.

Step 8. Go back to the in-charge. Submit the official receipt and the fully filled-out form.

Step 9. The in-charge will give you the claim form and the 10-working-day waiting starts here. (We processed on May 27, 2016 and the document was finally released on June 9, 2016)

Step 10. After 10 days, go back to Sangguniang Panglungsod and bring with you your Claim Form. You may get your Marriage License :)

Summary of Our Expenses*

	My groom	Bride (me)	Subtotal
CENOMAR	195.00	195.00	390.00
NSO Birth Certificate	140.00		140.00
Baptismal Certificate		50.00	50.00
Cedula	27.50	161.00	188.50
Miscellaneous (photocopy, etc)	20.00	20.00	40.00
Marriage License Application Fee	400.00		400.00
Total	582.50	626.00	1,208.5

 *Prices may change without notice.
Note: This is applicable for ages 26 and above only.
Ages 25 and below requires additional documents from guardian or parents.

Don’t have the requirements yet? Read below.

Additional details in securing the requirements for Marriage License:

1. CENOMAR

• Secure it from NSO. Prepare P195.00 Each (you need to pay two CENOMAR: one for him and one for her)
•  Note: We transacted at the NSO in the afternoon. After our payment, we are instructed to return the day after to get the CENOMAR. So in any case, give a 2-day allowance to your schedule. You may also use this waiting period to secure the other requirements. 

2. Birth Certificate OR Baptismal Certificate

• NSO Birth Certificate costs P140.00 and Baptismal is cheaper depending on your local church. My baptismal certificate worth P50.00 only. Way cheaper and faster to get.
• Note: Because I left my NSO Birth Certificate at our province so I presented my Baptismal Certificate and it was honored. 

3. Cedula

• The worth of your cedula varies on your annual income or how you declare it :)
• Note: You may get this at your barangay office or at the Sangguniang Panglungsod. But as per experience, getting it at our baranggay is way faster and hassle free. 

Happy preps! :)

Four Things Why I Won't Forget My Davao Crocodile Park Visit

Davao Crocodile Park is one of the famous tourist attractions in Davao City which exhibits variety of animals including crocodiles, snakes, tiger, birds, iguana and monkeys. The park is located away from downtown but still very accessible to public. 

Four Things Why I Won't Forget My Davao Crocodile Park Visit

Too much for the introduction. Now, here are the thing why I just can't forget my Davao City Crocodile Park visit.

4. The Python Touch

I said I won't, but I did. We visited some parks before that offers photo taking with snakes which I did not try because I find it unsafe taking photos with them in a cage! Duh! Anyway, I asked the in-charge, and the conversation went like this:

Me: Kuya, did you take away the snake's fang to make sure he can't bite me?
In-charge: No, we can't. If we do he'll die.
Me: So how safe is it to take a photo with the snake around me? how sure are you he won't bite me?
In-charge: Well, so far he didn't harm our guests. So..
Me: (waiting for additional response)
In-charge: (smiled)
Me: (Laughing out loud in my mind!)
-conversation end-

Price: 40 pesos per developed copy
The in-charge is friendly, in fact, we asked him to take photos using our camera.

3. The Bubbly Orangutan

This ape is hanging around in his cage and in this photo he decided to pose up-side-down. I was amazed with his size that  is three times my size and is taller than me of course. This one has really long arms and reddish-brown hair all over his body. I just found it funny remembering that some Human Evolution Theories claim that we came from great apes. Do we? Do you? LOL.

2. The Dragons Den

It is an area partly separated from the others with its own entrance and own pond. It is where you can actually see closely the turtles and dragon living together. I was very amazed that I can be with them and take their photos less than a foot away.

The Little Dragon. He stays near the pond, but never in the pond. 

This turtle is in his meditation mode. I took his photo less than a foot away.
 I can kiss him if I want! LOL.

This is a BIG one.
It's not obvious in this photo but I think he is two to three feet long.

This is a BIG one too! He looked like a rock.
In fact, he is near the entrance gate but we did not notice him when we came in. 

1. The Taste of the Crocky

Yes, you can! Right at the entrance you will see a mini-lechon house. It is very appealing especially to food enthusiasts. I did not taste it though, yet somehow, I can't forget it.

Price: 100 pesos/ 100 grams

Crocodile Lechon. I don't know what to react.

Call their office first to inquire about their lechon schedule.

How To Get There

There are many jeepneys and taxi in Davao City so transportation is pretty easy. Since we are in a tight budget, we decided not to take taxi (it will cost us 150-300 pesos depending from traffic situation) from San Pedro downtown. Instead, we took jeepney from corner San Pedro St.- Claveria St. where the San Pedro Cathedral is located. We took Buhangin jeep (we can also take Indangan, Catitipan, and other jeepneys with the signboard "Buhangin") and drop off at Buhangin Milan right before the Buhangin overpass. We drop off before the overpass since it is easier t. The jeepney charged us 10 pesos each.

The park is located at a diversion road where there's no jeepney route. From Buhangin Milan, we took a taxi that cost 85 pesos and finally get to our destination. It's fair enough than taking taxi from San Pedro downtown. 

Getting back to downtown is easier by just reversing the route. This time, take a taxi then take a jeepney. There are lots of taxi at the park though so no need to worry.

Entrance Fee

For the maintenance of the park, entrance is not free.
Price: 200 pesos (Adult) and 100 pesos (Kids of 2-12yrs old)
Inclusions: Crocodile Park, Tribu K'Mindanawan, and Butterly House

Slightly expensive but worth the try.

My Expenses

Good for two persons. It is cheaper if you go with some buddies.

There are lots of other amazing things there. But these four are what I considered unforgettable. I can't post all the pictures so go there and take yours :)

Some say it's a worthy place to go and some others say it is nothing but a waste of money. But now that I finally encountered it, I can say it is worth it.

**Did you have unforgettable sites there that I miss? Please share. **