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Authentication
and Notarial Services

Services include Authentication, Attestation and Notary Services as well as issuance of Certifications.

The Embassy authentication attests to the genuineness of the signature appearing on the attached certification for the purpose of identifying a specific document and giving credence to the official acts of the notary public or certifying officer thereon for use, if and when required, as instrument of evidence in foreign countries. As such, the Embassy certification/authentication does not, per se, authenticate the validity/efficacy/enforceability of the basic document itself.

REQUIREMENTS

Authentication of Document

Confirmed appointment (Book Appointment)
Personal appearance of applicant
Original and photocopy of document
Document must have authentication stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Fee: US$25.00 per document
Release: Regular processing 3 working days, expedited next working day with additional processing fee US$10.00

Authentication of Employment Contract (skilled worker)

Notarized Master Employment Contract, with English translation and MFA stamp
Notarized Individual Contract, with English translation and MFA stamp
Recruitment Agreement, notarized and stamped by MFA
Special Power of Attorney authorizing the Recruitment Agency to act on behalf of the employer, notarized and stamped by MFA
Contingency Plan, notarized and stamped by MF
Job Order or Manpower Request
Copy of Valid License of Philippine Recruitment Agency
Affidavit of Undertaking of Employer
Copy of commercial registration or business license of the employer, with English translation
Photocopy of Prospective Employee’s Passport
Photocopy of Prospective Employer’s Passport
Additional for renewal of contracts: Photocopy of Employee’s valid work permit/visa
Fee: US$25.00 per document
Release: Regular processing 3 working days, expedited next working day with additional processing fee US$10.00

Authentication of Employment Contract (diplomat's worker)

Confirmed appointment (Book Appointment)
Personal appearance of employer/employer's agent
Employment Contract, stamped by Diplomat's office and by MFA
Employer's information sheet
Statement of Undertaking
Certificate of Employment of Diplomat
Photocopy of Employer’s Diplomatic ID and passport
Photocopy of Employee’s Passport
Fee: US$25.00 per document
Release: Regular processing 3 working days, expedited next working day with additional processing fee US$10.00

Notarization of Document (Special Power of Attorney and Affidavits)

Confirmed appointment (Book Appointment)
Personal appearance of applicant
Accomplished affidavit (Templates below)
Original and photocopy of passport
Fee: US$25.00 per document
Release: Regular processing 3 working days, expedited next working day with additional processing fee US$10.00