The Embassy provides limited notarial services primarily for Filipinos abroad pursuant to existing Philippine jurisprudence and regulations of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Notarial functions include the administration of oaths and affirmations, execution of affidavits, depositions and other documents to be used in the jurisdiction of the Republic of the Philippines, including receiving proof and acknowledgment of writing related to commerce and navigation, private acts and deeds.
Clients shall bring their own documents for notarization (and copies thereof) as consular officers and embassy staff will not be able to assist clients in drafting legal documents, drawing wills, powers of attorney, affidavits, deeds and other legal instruments. Sample templates for common legal instruments are available for reference in the 'Downloads' section of this web site for customization and editing.
When submitting documents for notarization, clients must ensure that it should be properly accomplished.
PROCESSING
Individuals who wish to avail of notarial and legalization services have to come personally at the Embassy to sign their documents in the presence of the consular officer, and exhibit valid proof of identity. Should a witness be required for certain types of legal instruments, the party availing of the embassy's notary services should ensure that a witness of legal age can personally sign the document at the embassy.
Once the documents have been accepted by the Philippine Embassy for notarial service, the documents can be released after five (5) working days.
REQUIREMENTS
1) Personal appearance of all individuals signing the document/instrument.
2) Valid ID (such as your passport or any Philippine government-issued ID) and one (1) photocopy showing complete name, biographic details and signature of person(s) signing the document/instrument.
3) Submit duplicates: One (1) original for the client and one (1) original for the Embassy’s notarial record.
Note: The signature on the document/instrument must match the signature on the valid ID presented. The names on the document/instrument must match the name appearing in the valid ID presented.