Civil Marriages
The two parties have to register a date either at the Registry of Marriage (ROM) or on the ROM website. The chosen date will be at least 21 days after the date of registration and within 3 months of the date of registration.
They will then bring their approval to the Licensed Solemniser which can be a Religious Leader (order of the church, Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, Sikh), Judge, Justice of Peace, grassroots leaders.
Note: Malay in Singapore can declare that they are non-Muslim to marry in a civil manner. This is allowed by the oath of Religious Order.
Read more about this topic: Matrimonial Law Of Singapore
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