Majority commences upon the attainment of the age of twenty-one years.
The person who has reached majority is qualified for all acts of civil life, save the exceptions established by this Code in special cases. (320a)
This article has been repealed and is no longer law.
Repealed by EO 209 (1987) — the subject is now governed by the Family Code. The former text is shown below for reference only.
Civil Code · Book I: Persons · Title XV: Emancipation and Age of Majority
Chapter 2: Age of Majority
Former text, as of October 24, 2026
Majority commences upon the attainment of the age of twenty-one years.
The person who has reached majority is qualified for all acts of civil life, save the exceptions established by this Code in special cases. (320a)
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.