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Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons

This affidavit is signed by two witnesses, not by the parents. Each must be of legal age, know the facts personally and not be related to the person or the parents. The affidavit updates as you type; download the PDF and have both witnesses sign it before a notary public.

The document is drafted in English, the language commonly used for legal documents in the Philippines. Everyone who signs must understand it: have it explained in his or her language before signing.

Child born in the Philippines: birth registration, nationality, surname, passport

ImportantTemplate provided for information. It does not replace a consultation with a lawyer registered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Check that the rules and amounts cited have not changed before signing.