What is “In Articulo Mortis”?

This is known as the “Death Bed Marriage”, different registers are used for this purpose. The marriage is only done when one of the parties believe he or she is at the point of death. The marriage is done only if both parties give consent in the presence of two witnesses. The marriage CANNOT take place if he or she is under the age of 21 years, unless he or she is a widower or widow.