Solemniser asked for particulars

[sour.potato]

Hi, would like to ask if it is normal for a Solemniser to ask for details such as occupation and salary?

We contacted this Solemniser with our preferred date, and before he even told us whether he is available on that date, he got us to fill in a form and send it back to him first.

I do get that they might need our particulars like full name, NRIC number, phone number, but I find it a little weird that we have to fill up our salary, occupation, and highest qualification too. Do they need this info to submit ROM?
Pls advise

 

[chinleng]

Hi, would like to ask if it is normal for a Solemniser to ask for details such as occupation and salary?

We contacted this Solemniser with our preferred date, and before he even told us whether he is available on that date, he got us to fill in a form and send it back to him first.

I do get that they might need our particulars like full name, NRIC number, phone number, but I find it a little weird that we have to fill up our salary, occupation, and highest qualification too. Do they need this info to submit ROM?
Pls advise

I wrote in ROM to check if it is normal for a solemniser to ask for occupation and salary. They called me back and informed me some solemnisers are very helpful in which they will help the couples submit the marriage application form which have fields that ask for occupation and gross monthly salary:

Screenshot of the marriage application form at marriage.gov.sg​

However, do note that the salary field is optional. You may want to check with the solemniser the purpose of these details and whether you can don't disclose your salary for privacy reason.