I. What this is about

After a marriage is annulled or declared null and void, people often ask: “What will my PSA CENOMAR look like now?” and “When can I remarry?” This guide explains, in plain language, how an annulment/nullity judgment affects your PSA records—especially your CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage Record), AOM/CEMAR (Advisory/Certificate on Marriages), and the annotated Marriage Certificate—and the exact paperwork step-by-step so you don’t fall into Article 52/53 traps (registration defects that can void the next marriage).

II. CENOMAR vs. AOM/CEMAR vs. Annotated Marriage Certificate—know the difference

CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage Record). A one-page PSA certificate stating that, as of the date of search, PSA has no existing record of a current, subsisting marriage for the person. It is not a lifetime “clean slate”; it’s a snapshot as of a date, based on what PSA has on file and what has been properly annotated.
AOM / CEMAR (Advisory/Certificate on Marriages). A PSA report that lists marriages involving the person and remarks/annotations (e.g., “Marriage annulled per Decision dated ___,” once properly recorded). Even if your CENOMAR later reads as “no record,” your AOM will still show the fact that a marriage once existed and was annulled/void, with details.
Annotated Marriage Certificate. After the court issues a Decree of Annulment/Nullity and the civil registrar completes Article 52–53 compliance, the original PSA marriage record gets an annotation describing the judgment (and property/custody instrument if applicable). This annotated copy is often the most important proof that the previous marriage is legally cleared.

Key point: CENOMAR answers “Do you have a current marriage on record?” The AOM tells the story of your past marriages and their legal status. For remarriage, agencies and Local Civil Registrars (LCRs) will typically ask for the annotated Marriage Certificate and the AOM—not just a bare CENOMAR.

III. What happens to your PSA status after annulment/nullity

Before annotation is completed
- PSA systems may still show you as married (your old marriage remains active).
- Your CENOMAR may not be available or may reflect a record of marriage until the annotation pipeline finishes.
- Your AOM will show the marriage without the “annulled” remark yet.
After proper annotation (Article 52–53 compliance)
- Your Marriage Certificate on PSA will bear an annotation that the marriage was annulled/void, citing the court, case number, and date of finality/entry.
- Your AOM/CEMAR will list the same marriage with a remark that it has been annulled/voided.
- Your CENOMAR, when re-requested after the annotation has propagated, should typically show “no marriage record” (meaning no subsisting marriage on file as of the search date).
- You are legally capacitated to remarry—but only after the Article 52/53 registration steps are completed (details below).

Why the delay? Courts don’t send files straight to PSA. The LCR where the marriage was recorded transmits the annotated civil registry documents to PSA. If any step lags, PSA won’t reflect the annulment and your CENOMAR/AOM won’t be updated.

IV. The Article 52/53 checklist (non-negotiable if you plan to remarry)

To avoid voiding your next marriage, complete these in order:

Secure from the court
- Decision/Decree of Annulment (or Nullity)
- Certificate of Finality
- Entry of Judgment (from the clerk of court)
Register with civil registrars
- File the Decree + Finality + Entry of Judgment with the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) of the place where the marriage was registered (and, if instructed, where the birth records reside for any affected children).
- The LCR will endorse to PSA so the marriage record is annotated (and, where applicable, collateral records like the child’s birth certificate are cross-referenced per Family Code rules).
Wait for PSA updating
- Once PSA updates, request:
  - PSA-issued Annotated Marriage Certificate, and
  - PSA AOM/CEMAR showing the annulled/void remark.
- If you need a CENOMAR, request it after you’ve confirmed PSA already reflects the annotation (so the CENOMAR snapshots your current single status).
For the new marriage application
- Present the PSA-annotated Marriage Certificate, AOM, and often the court papers (some LCRs check them).
- Bring a CENOMAR only if specifically required; many LCRs focus on the annotation because it is the legal basis proving capacity.

Article 53 warning: Failure to record (with the LCR and PSA) the decree and the instruments concerning property partition and custody renders a subsequent marriage void. Paperwork matters.

V. Annulment vs. Nullity vs. Divorce/Recognition—why it matters to your PSA record

Annulment (voidable marriage) and Declaration of Nullity (void marriage) both require a Philippine court judgment and Article 52/53 registration. PSA then annotates your marriage record.
Foreign divorce: A Filipino who obtained a divorce abroad (or whose foreign spouse obtained one) needs a Philippine court judgment recognizing that foreign divorce before PSA will annotate the marriage as ended. Without recognition, your PSA CENOMAR may still show you as married.
Death of spouse: Submit the PSA death certificate to the LCR so PSA records your civil status change; your CENOMAR then reflects no subsisting marriage from the date of death.

VI. Typical documents you’ll be asked for (post-annulment)

PSA-issued Annotated Marriage Certificate (must show the decree details)
PSA AOM/CEMAR (lists marriages with “annulled/void” remark)
Court Decision/Decree, Finality, Entry of Judgment (originals/certified copies)
Valid IDs; Birth Certificates for affected children (for cross-annotations)
CENOMAR (only if the accepting office still requires it; request after PSA updates)

VII. Timelines and troubleshooting

Propagation time: From LCR endorsement to PSA reflection can take weeks to a few months.
If your CENOMAR still shows “with marriage record” after you’ve completed registration:
1. Verify with the LCR that endorsement to PSA is complete.
2. Request a PSA Annotated Marriage Certificate; if PSA can’t find the annotation, ask the LCR to re-endorse or correct metadata (name mismatches, OCR errors, missing case numbers).
3. Once the annotation appears on the marriage certificate and AOM, re-request the CENOMAR.

VIII. Practical scenarios

I need to remarry soon. Which PSA paper is decisive? – The PSA-annotated Marriage Certificate and AOM carry the weight. A CENOMAR is often requested as a formality, but the annotation is the legal proof your capacity has been restored.
My annulment is final, but PSA still shows me “married.” – You likely haven’t completed Article 52/53 registration or PSA hasn’t updated. Chase the LCR endorsement and then re-check PSA outputs.
Will my AOM always show the annulled marriage? – Yes. The AOM is a history; it will show that a marriage existed and was annulled/void, with remarks.
Do I still need a CENOMAR if my AOM already shows the annulment? – Many LCRs and agencies accept the annotated Marriage Certificate + AOM as sufficient. Some still ask for a fresh CENOMAR—get it after PSA updates to avoid contradictions.
We had property/children—do I need anything extra recorded? – Yes. Under Articles 52–53, record not just the decree but also the instrument on property partition and custody. Missing these can invalidate your next marriage.

IX. Clean-room checklist before you apply for a new marriage license

☐ Court Decision/Decree, Certificate of Finality, Entry of Judgment in hand
☐ LCR registration completed (where marriage was recorded)
☐ PSA-annotated Marriage Certificate available
☐ PSA AOM/CEMAR shows annulment/void remark
☐ (If required) CENOMAR requested after PSA update
☐ Any partition/custody instruments recorded (Art. 52–53 compliance)
☐ Names, dates, and case numbers are consistent across all documents

X. Key takeaways

A CENOMAR is a current-status snapshot; the AOM and annotated Marriage Certificate are the authoritative records of your past marriage and its legal termination.
Your CENOMAR typically reads “no marriage record” only after the court decree has been registered and PSA has annotated your marriage record.
For remarriage, never rely on a bare CENOMAR alone—carry the PSA-annotated Marriage Certificate and AOM, with Finality/Entry of Judgment.
Article 52/53 compliance (recording the decree and related instruments with the LCR and PSA) is essential; skipping it can void your next marriage.
Foreign divorces must first be judicially recognized in the Philippines before PSA will annotate and your CENOMAR status effectively reflects single capacity.

Handle the paperwork in the right order, and your PSA outputs will line up: AOM shows the annulled past, CENOMAR shows no current marriage, and your capacity to remarry is cleanly established.