Advisory from DFA

Authentication Services Offered at Satellite Offices in NCR

Details

02 September 2013 – The Department of Foreign Affairs, Office of Consular Affairs-Authentication Division is pleased to announce that the following DFA Satellite Offices (SCOs) are now offering Authentication Services:

·  DFA-NCR East / SM Megamall·  DFA-NCR West / SM Manila and·  DFA-NCR South / Alabang Town Center

The DFA SCOs operate on the following working days and hours for Authentication services:

·  Mondays to Fridays   -   10:00 AM to 6:00 PM·  Saturdays   -   10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Below are lists of documents accepted in these SCOs:

1)  NBI Clearance2)  Police Clearance*3)  Barangay Certification w/ Mayor Certification*4)  NSO issued documents in security paper including CENOMAR5)  Affidavits of Employment, Trainings/Seminars, and Baptism/Confirmation w/ Regional Trial Court (RTC) Certification6)  Other Notarized Documents (SPA, Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, Consent, etc.) with RTC Certification7)  Medical Certifications authenticated by DOH8)  PRC Documents9)  LTO License Certification (issued by LTO main office only)10) Foreign Documents authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Foreign Service Posts or documents authenticated by Foreign Embassies/Consulates based in the Philippines11) School Records (TOR, Diploma, Form 137, etc.) w/ CHED, TESDA, or Dep-Ed Certificate of Authentication and Verification (CAV)12) School Records with CAV issued by State Colleges and UniversitiesIn addition, regardless of affinity, an applicant may send an authorized representative to apply on his behalf.  Authorized Representative must have a valid ID and has to present a signed authorization letter or SPA from the applicant, a photocopy of applicant’s ID bearing his signature, and a photocopy of the authorized representative’s ID.Note:   1. *Issued within Metro Manila only.2. In case the document needs further verification, the applicant is advised to file at   Authentication Division, Asean Building, corner Bradco Ave., Macapagal Blvd.,   Parañaque City3. Liaison Officers of Recruitment Agencies are not allowed to transact authentication   services at any Satellite Consular Office (SCO).Source: DFA Authentication Division