Legalization of Documents for use in the Philippines

Person/s applying for notarization/authentication of documents may do it in person or by post.

A. In Person

The applicant must appear before a consular official and affix his/her signature on the document. The applicant must bring: (a) valid Philippine passport and a clear photocopy of its data page; and (b) notarial fee of GBP 18.00.

B. By Post

All public documents sent by post to the Philippine Embassy that will be used in the Philippines must be notarized by a notary public or a commissioner of oath. The signature of the notary public/commissioner of oath must be authenticated by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs or the Icelandic Department of Foreign Affairs (as the case applies).

The applicant must also enclose the following requirements when sending the document to the Philippine Embassy for legalization: (a) a clear photocopy of the data page of the applicant’s valid passport; (b) notarial fee of GBP 18.00 payable to the Philippine Embassy either in British postal money order or bank draft (personal cheques are not accepted); and (c) a registered self-addressed envelope.

Forms

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC in order to download and print the application forms. The minimum version that will work with this site is version 5. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you may download a copy from Adobe’s web site. You can fill out the applications forms before printing.

Affidavit of Support
Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel and Special Power of Attorney
Special Power of Attorney
Parental Travel Permit