Philippines - Obtain Baptismal Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain a Baptismal Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Archdiocese of Manila 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 photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the fee as per the authority’s request.
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 license.
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

• Completed application or request form
• Authorization letter - for the representative (if applicable)
• Proof of identity - valid ID

Office Locations & Contacts

Archdiocese of Manila
121 Arzobispo St. Intramuros, Manila
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: +63(02) 8527 3962
Contact link

Eligibility

• The child's parents or legal guardian who intends to Obtain a Baptismal Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the fee as per the authority’s request.

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

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Family member’s name
• Email address
• Parents’ name
• Mailing address
• Date
• Other details
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A baptism certificate is a certification that states information about the person getting baptized – such as the time and place. Usually, parents baptize their young children/children, but one can be baptized at any age.

Information which might help

Baptismal Certificates are often required in the following cases:

• When the applicant enrolls the child in a faith-based school. A baptismal certificate is often needed because some schools include religious subjects in their curriculum and perform religious rites that require student participation. Knowing that the child's beliefs are aligned with the school is important and may determine whether the child will be allowed to enroll or not.
• When the applicant decides to get married in a church (often in a catholic church), the parish where you would like his/her marital rites to be held will need to check first if the applicant is a member. Presenting the baptismal certificate proves that the applicant are indeed baptized as a catholic.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

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