How to use a Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons to correct your name
This affidavit contains the statements of two disinterested persons clarifying discrepancies in a person's name.
1. What is a Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons?
The affidavit contains the statements of two disinterested persons clarifying discrepancies in a person's name. The two persons who will sign the affidavit should:
- Be disinterested persons or have no interest in the subject-matter of the affidavit.
- Not be related to the person subject of the affidavit (e.g. not a parent, child)
- Have personal knowledge of the facts subject of the affidavit.
2. When do you need a Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons?
You will need this affidavit when you need witnesses to clarify discrepancies with your name and establish your correct name. For example, if there are discrepancies in the name in your birth certificate and other government-issued IDs, this affidavit can help clarify these discrepancies and establish your correct name.
3. What information do you need to create a Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons?
To create your Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons, you’ll need the following minimum information:
- The name and details (e.g. nationality and address) of the two persons executing the affidavit;
- The correct details (e.g. name) of the person subject of the affidavit and the document showing the correct details; and
- The document showing the wrong details of the person subject of the affidavit.
4. How much is the document?
The document costs PhP 350 for a one-time purchase. Once purchased, you have unlimited use and revisions of this document.
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