You will be instructed to fill affidavit forms and you should photocopy it. Affix your signature in the photocopied copy and submit it back to front desk. They will check your affidavit and after awhile it will be released without any charge. Here's how the screenshot of the forms:. Newer Post Older Post Home. The document includes identifying information of the Affiant, including their name, citizenship, age, and address.
If the Affiant is a minor , the user will be asked the name of the guardian who will accompany the Affiant to the notary public and sign the affidavit. The guardian is the legal guardian who may be the parents or a court-appointed guardian. The document then describes the object that was lost and the circumstances of the loss. Finally, the document explains that the information stated therein are based on the personal knowledge of the Affiant and the Affiant verifies the truth of the said information.
Finally, the Affiant may request for a replacement of the lost document. Once the affidavit has been completed, the Affiant must print at least 2 copies of the document. Thereafter, the Affiant must personally appear before a notary public and present at least one current identification document I. The affiant must swear under oath the whole truth of the contents of the affidavit and then sign all copies of the affidavit.
If the Affiant is a minor, the Affiant must be accompanied by a legal guardian , which may a parent or a court-appointed guardian, when signing the affidavit. The guardian must also sign the affidavit.
The Affiant will be asked to leave one original copy for the files of the notary public. Once notarized, the Affiant may use the document as needed, including as support for any application for a replacement of the lost object. There are no laws outlining the contents of an Affidavit of Loss. To be considered indigent, your family income should not exceed Php 14, per month if you are residing in Metro Manila, Php 13, for other cities, and Php 12, for all other places.
You may check the Legal Office or the City Councilor Office of your city or municipality as they sometimes offer free notarial services to its constituents. Affidavit of Loss has no specific expiry date, but it is only valid to the specific incident where you lost the document, so you can only use it once. Kareen Lucero is a lawyer previously doing litigation before working for different agencies in the government and for a multinational corporation. As part of giving back, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge of law and travel.
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