Philippines - Change of Name in Voter Registration Record

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Change of Name in Voter Registration Record, the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Immigration link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for Change of Name in Voter Registration Record.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant has to visit the office to get the change of name voter card.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport copy
• Citizenship card
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Commission on Elections
Palacio del Gobernador
General Luna St.
Intramuros, Manila 1002
Philippines
Contact link
Regional office link

Eligibility

• Any Philippines citizen with the voter card who intends to Change of Name in Voter Registration Record is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• There is no fee for Change of Name in Voter Registration Record.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Full Name (as registered)
• Date of Birth
• Precinct Number/Barangay/Municipality/Province
• Residence Address
• Present Name
• New Name
• Citizenship
• Period of Residence
• Name of Father
• Name of Mother
• Profession/Occupation
• Gender
• Place of Birth
• Status

Need for the Document

• This procedure is appropriate to those registered voters whose names have been changed by virtue of marriage, or by court order or order by the Civil Registrar or Consul General.

Information which might help

• For more information link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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