Minor couples who wish to marry are required to attend a marriage preparation programme before they can be issued with a marriage licence. This is in addition to obtaining parental consent.

Currently, the requirement applies where one or both of the marrying parties are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents; and

• Where at least one party is aged below 18 years old; or

• Where both parties are aged 18 years and above but below 21 years

  
  

Effective for couples marrying on and after 1 October 2016, the above requirement will apply where one or both of the marrying parties are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents; and

• Where at least one party is aged below 18 years old; or

• Where at least one party is aged 18 years and above but below 21 years Minor couples are also required to attend a marriage preparation programme conducted by a MSF-approved organisation.

For more information about mandatory marriage preparation programmes for minor couples, please visit marriage.gov.sg/marriage-programmes.