Things you need to know about Affidavit of Loss of Title.
Last updated on 15 January 2024
1. What is an Affidavit of Loss of Certificate of Title?
An Affidavit of Loss of Certificate of Title is a statement under oath where a person (the “affiant”) declares the physical loss of the Certificate of Title of a property. In short, it means the Certificate of Title is lost and can no longer be found. The loss can be due to inadvertent misplacement, theft, destruction by fire, flood or other means.
This Affidavit of Loss is for a lost Certificate of Title. But if you lost any of the following items specifically, click the item below to use the Affidavit of Loss customized for that item:
2. When do you need an Affidavit of Loss of Certificate of Title?
An Affidavit of Loss of Certificate of Title is required when the owner wants to have the lost Certificate of Title replaced with a new one. In practice, government institutions require, among others, an Affidavit of Loss of Certificate of Title before issuing a replacement.
3. What information do you need to create the Affidavit of Loss of Certificate of Title?
To create your Affidavit of Loss of Certificate of Title you’ll need the following minimum information:
- The affiant’s name and details (e.g. nationality and address).
- Brief description of the lost Certificate of Title.
- Brief explanation of how the Certificate of Title was lost.
- The purpose why the affiant is executing the Affidavit of Loss of Certificate of Title.
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 type of document.
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