9255 Form No-2026

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The document is an Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father, intended for individuals seeking to use their father's surname on their or their child's Certificate of Live Birth/Report of Birth, in accordance with R.A. No. 9255 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations. It includes sections for personal information, details about the birth, and certification of the affidavit's truthfulness, to be executed at the Philippine Embassy in Berlin, Germany.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the 9255 Form No in the editor.
Begin by filling in your name, citizenship, civil status, and age in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for identification.
In the section regarding the surname you wish to use, clearly write the surname you are requesting. This is essential for updating your Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth.
Provide the complete name of the child if applicable, along with your relationship to them. This helps establish the connection necessary for legal purposes.
Fill in your birth date and place of birth accurately. This information will be used to verify your identity.
Record the registry number and date of registration from your birth record. This ensures that all details align with official documents.
Complete any additional required fields, including signature and date at the end of the form. Make sure to review all entries for correctness before submission.

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What are the requirements under RA 9255?

Eligibility The child must be illegitimate. The father must expressly acknowledge paternity. There is no age limit for the child, but if the child is 18 or older, their consent is required.

What is the new amendment of RA 9255?

Republic Act No. 9255 (RA 9255) RA 9255, titled An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of Their Father, Amending for the Purpose Article 176 of the Family Code of the Philippines, was enacted to clarify and expand the ability of an illegitimate child to use the fathers surname.

What documents are needed for RA 9225?

A. PSA Birth Certificate / US or Foreign Birth Certificate. One original and one (1) photocopy of the Birth Certificate issued either by the PSA/NSO or US Vital Records. C. US/ Foreign Certificate of Citizenship. Original and one (1) photocopy. D. US Passport / Foreign Passport. E. Childs Photos. F. Payment.

Who is affected by RA 9255?

RA 9255, passed in 2004, allows illegitimate children to use their fathers surname, provided that paternity is established.

How do I fill out an affidavit of acknowledgement of paternity?

That I am the biological father of the minor/ child who was born on in ; That at the time of the birth of said minor/ child, I was not legally married to his/ her biological mother; That I hereby acknowledge my paternity/ filiation of the

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What are the requirements for legitimation of a child in the Philippines?

Requirements for Legitimation: Certificate of Live Birth (child) PSA Copy. Certificate of Marriage (parents) PSA Copy. Certificate of No Marriage (both parents) PSA Copy. Affidavit of Legitimation (to be executed by both parents)

How is RA 9255 implemented?

RA 9255 is entitled an Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of their Father. This law allows illegitimate children to use the surname of their father if they are recognized in their birth document or acknowledged in a separate public document or in a private handwritten instrument.

What documents are needed for RA 9255?

Requirements and Documents Affidavit of Acknowledgment/Admission of Paternity: docHubd, detailing the fathers recognition. Childs Birth Certificate: PSA-certified copy. Parents Identification: Valid IDs (e.g., passport, drivers license) of father and mother.

9255 Form No-2026

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