PETITION FORMS

Petition for Declaration of Marriage Nullity (Ordinary Process)

Petición de Declaración de Nulidad de Matrimonio (Proceso Ordinario)

Petition for Marriage Nullity based on Lack of Canonical Form (Documentary Process)

Petición de Declaración basada en la Falta de Forma Canónica (Proceso Documental)

[At least one party was a baptized Catholic at the time of consent for Lack of Form petitions.]

Petition for Declaration of Marriage Nullity (Briefer Process)

Petición de Declaración de Nulidad Matrimonial (Proceso Más Breve)

CASE FEES

The Metropolitan Tribunal serves all persons, regardless of ability to pay, thanks to the many generous donors who support the Archdiocese of San Antonio.


Our standard case fees are posted below. 


Ordinary Case for Marriage Nullity

$450

$250 for the second case for the same Petitioner

$150 for the third case for the same Petitioner


Lack of Canonical Form Case

$150

$125 for the second case for the same Petitioner

$100 for the third case for the same Petitioner


Thank you for paying the entire case fee when you submit your petition.  Or, you may pay $100 as a deposit when you submit your petition and pay the remainder of the balance when the case ends.


If your financial situation is difficult and you cannot pay the case fee, YOU MAY SUBMIT YOUR PETITION WITHOUT PAYMENT.  We do not want finances to be a barrier! All cases are handled the same, regardless of whether or not a payment is made.

Payment may be made by check, credit card or cash. Follow this link to pay by credit or debit card: https://archsa.regfox.com/tribunal-case-fee

Checks should be made payable to AOSA (which stands for the Archdiocese of San Antonio) and mailed to us at Tribunal, 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228.

REGARDING NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

  • Baptized Catholics should submit a recently issued Baptismal Certificate with notations from their church of baptism.
  • Those married in the Catholic Church should submit a Marriage Certificate from their church of marriage or have notation on Baptismal Certificate.
  • Those married in a non-Catholic ceremony should submit a certified copy of their civil Marriage License.
  • Please obtain a certified copy of your Divorce Decree.
  • We understand that it may be difficult to obtain these documents; please consult the Tribunal for help if needed.

OTHER NOTES FOR SUBMITTING PETITIONS

  • Prepare a separate petition form for each marriage to be investigated.
  • Make a scan or copy of your work before mailing it to the Tribunal.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Tribunal, or attend one of our Annulment Seekers Workshops. See our Education & Events page for upcoming dates and locations.