Notarization in the Philippines: Requirements and Common Questions

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Notarization is often required for affidavits, deeds, contracts, powers of attorney, and sworn statements. A notarized document is not just “stamped”; the signer must understand and personally acknowledge the document before the notary.

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Step-by-step guide

1. Bring the complete unsigned document unless instructed otherwise.
2. Bring valid government IDs and supporting documents.
3. Make sure all names, dates, addresses, amounts, and property details are correct.
4. Appear personally before the notary.
5. Sign in the proper place and complete the notarial register if required.
6. Keep copies for your records and submit originals only when necessary.

Documents and evidence to prepare

• Valid IDs and contact details of the parties involved.
• Contracts, receipts, bank transfers, screenshots, emails, notices, or demand letters when relevant.
• A written timeline with dates, places, names, amounts, and important events.
• Copies of court, barangay, police, prosecutor, employer, school, bank, or government papers if any.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Asking someone else to notarize without personal appearance.
• Signing documents with blanks.
• Using IDs that are expired or do not match the document name.
• Not reading the document before signing.

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