1) Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) and photocopy of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO. Additional supporting
documents may be required when necessary.
IN CASE OF NO BIRTH RECORD:
If born after 1950:
A primary document which can be either be a birth certificate, or
In case of birth certificates with delayed registration, copies of the birth certificate, and documents such as:
Baptismal Certificate
Voter's Affidavit
School Records (official Transcript/Form 137).
If born on or before 1950:
Certificate of Non-availability of Birth Record from the NSO.
Joint Birth Affidavit signed and executed by two (2) disinterested persons.
Baptismal Certificate or Voter's Affidavit or Certified True Copy of Voter's Affidavit from COMELEC or any public document indicating date and place of birth and citizenship.
2. Three (3) copies 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photo (colored with plain white background). Photo should show applicant in decent attire with collar.
3. Personal appearance except when the applicant is:
8 years old and below;
65 years old and above; or
mentally or physically incapacitated
4. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For married women who chose to adopt surname of husband
Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or CTC and photocopy of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.
For women who obtained an annulment or were divorced by foreign husband
Authenticated copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment granting divorce or annulment.
Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment granting divorce or annulment, authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate when the divorce was obtained.
For fiancees of foreign nationals and spouses of foreign nationals who were married six months below prior to their application for a passport.
Original and photocopy of Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance.
For minors (below 18 years old)
Personal appearance of either parent.
if travelling with one parent, submit an original and photocopy of DSWD Travel Permit
if minor is not travelling with either parent, submit an original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent.
If both parents are abroad, such an affidavit must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
If application is filed by person other than the minor's parents, submit Special Power of Attorney (SPA). If executed abroad, SPA must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
Passport and photocopy of the passport of person travelling with the minor.
For adopted children
Authenticated copy and photocopy of the dispositive portion of the Court Order on adoption.
Authenticated copy and photocopy of original and amended Birth Certificate.
DSWD Travel Clearance
For illegitimate children born after August 13, 1988:
If father's surname is used, submit annotated Birth Certificate (Legitimated by virtue of subsequent marriage of parents).
Consent of mother if minor is 8 years and below.
DSWD Clearance if travelling with Father.
For Muslim applicants
For those whose births were registered, follow requirements for new applicants.
For those whose births were not registered.
Certified True Copy of Late Registered Birth Certificate from the National Statistics Office.
Original and photocopy of Voter's Affidavit or NBI Clearance or other supporting documents indicating date and
place of birth and citizenship.
Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs For Muslim converts.
Court Order to change name.
Shari'ah Court Order.
And such other documentary requirements as may be deemed necessary by the passport offices or consular posts abroad. Applicants with doubtful citizenship may be referred to the Citizenship Evaluation Committee (CEC) for interview and evaluation.
