Things you need to know about Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons (for wrong name and birth date).
Last updated on 13 December 2023
1. What is a Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons?
This affidavit contains the statements of 2 persons clarifing discrepancies in your name and birth date. The 2 persons who will sign the affidavit should:
- be disinterested persons (e.g. 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.
This affidavit is for discrepancies in both your name and birth date. If the discrepancy is only for your name or birth date, then use the following affidavits instead:
2. When do you need a Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons?
This affidavit is a requirement when you apply for late registration of birth, marriage, or death of a person.
You will also need this affidavit to clarify discrepancies in your name and birth date. For example, if there are discrepancies in the information contained in your birth certificate and other government-issued IDs, this affidavit can help clarify these discrepancies.
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 2 persons executing the affidavit
- The correct details (e.g. name, birth date) of the person subject of the affidavit and the document showing the correct details
- 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 of the document.
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