CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Confirmed Online Appointment (if applicable) – Children 7 years old and below do not need to have an online appointment. They are entitled to avail of the courtesy lane together with their parent/s and minor siblings.
- Accomplished Application Form
- Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion
- Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate
- Local Civil Registrar Copy may be required if PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or cannot be read.
- Marriage Certificate is required if only one parent is accompanying the child.
- If parents are unmarried, an Affidavit of Support and/or Consent executed by the Mother will be required if she is not accompanying the child.
- If Affidavit of Support and/or Consent is executed abroad, it must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
- Passport or Valid Government issued ID of either parent with one (1) Photocopy
- School ID (if applicable)
*Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Minor New Applications.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
In addition to the core requirements, the following SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS will be further required in the following cases:
1. In case applicant has No PSA Birth Certificate/Report of Birth yet
If born in the Philippines: Certified True Copy of Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Birth Certificate authenticated by PSA
If born abroad: original copy of Report of Birth or first indorsement from Consular Records Division
2. In case applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process
Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the parent/s designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad
Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion
Special Power of Attorney or Affidavit of Support and Consent must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached
3. In case applicant is not traveling with parent/s
Applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the parent/s. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be Consularized by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad
Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion
4. In case applicant is an illegitimate child in custody of the Mother
Personal Appearance of minor applicant and mother or authorized adult companion
PSA Birth Certificate
Passport or Valid Government issued ID of mother or authorized Adult Companion
If applicant is not accompanied by mother during the application process, applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the mother designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad
If applicant is not traveling with Mother, applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the mother. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad.
5. If the applicant is an illegitimate child and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown
Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adult guardian
PSA Birth Certificate
Valid Passport or valid government ID of adult guardian
DSWD Clearance
Affidavit of Guardianship
6. If the minor applicant has undergone the process of domestic adoption
Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s
PSA Birth Certificate
Valid passport or valid government issued ID of adoptive parent/s
Court Decree of Adoption
If applicant is not accompanied by adoptive parent/s during the application process, applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the adoptive parent/s designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad.
If applicant is not traveling with adoptive parent/s, applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the adoptive parent/s. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad.
7. If the minor applicant is undergoing or has undergone the process of foreign adoption / Inter Country Adoption Board (ICAB) adoption process
Personal Appearance of minor applicant and ICAB representative
PSA Birth Certificate/PSA Certificate of Foundling
Endorsement from ICAB
Certificate of Child Available for Adoption/Deed of Voluntary Commitment
Placement Authority issued by ICAB
Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by ICAB
Clearance for Inter-Country Adoption
Child Study Report
DSWD clearance
8. If the applicant is a foundling and NOT for adoption
Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adult guardian
PSA Certificate of Foundling
Passport or Valid Government issued ID of adult guardian
DSWD clearance
Affidavit of guardianship
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