An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
The requirements for securing the Affidavit of Support/ Letter of Invitation are the following: Personal Appearance; Affidavit of Support form; Original and two (2) photocopies of valid passport; Two (2) photocopies of the invitee's valid passport;
The Philippine Embassy can notarize your document if: It was not issued by a government agency; It has not been notarized by a notary public; It will be used only in the Philippines; and.
Personal Appearance: The affiant must appear in person before the notary public at the time of notarization. Remote notarization without personal appearance, unless expressly authorized under special circulars (e.g., certain pandemic-related guidelines), is typically prohibited.
The affiant must sign the affidavit in the notary's presence. The notary confirms the affiant's identity using official documents, administers an oath or affirmation, and ensures voluntary execution. Once satisfied, the notary applies their seal, signature, and date to complete the notarization.
Affidavit of Support Personal Appearance; Affidavit of Support form; Original and two (2) photocopies of valid passport; Two (2) photocopies of the invitee's valid passport; Two (2) photocopies of proof of financial capacity to support the invitee (preferably bank account statements);
Notaries Public must be Lawyers and members of the Philippine Bar in good standing. Only Lawyers can be Notaries Public in the Philippines.
Yes, online notarization is legal and secure to use in Philippines. All transactions through the Notarize platform undergo a dynamic, multi-factor authentication process.
Notaries Public must be Lawyers and members of the Philippine Bar in good standing. Only Lawyers can be Notaries Public in the Philippines.
