Now, let’s talk about how you can get the the Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or The Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by PSA.

Remember the 3 copies of paper that you signed on your wedding day? That’s your marriage contract. The three copies are for…

1. church
2. you (couple)
3. 3) local civil registrar that will be submitted to NSO afterwards.

In our case, the church gave us 30 days period before we got our copy of marriage contract. Once you have this piece of paper, don’t get too excited updating your records as this is not considered valid by government bodies.

Why? Because first, this is your personal copy and second it does not have the authorized signature and seal of local civil registrar.

There are two documents that are considered valid when updating records:

1) NSO certified Marriage Contract
If the wedding occurred within Metro Manila, it may take around 2-4 months before you can get your NSO authenticated MC. And around 6 months if the wedding occurred outside Metro Manila

2) Another option is to get your Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR)
This will be your written proof that you are married and your NSO MC is already processing. You can get this document 30 days after the wedding, or can be earlier if the church has submitted the marriage contract to the local civil registrar ahead of time.

When to get your NSO authenticated Marriage Certificate?
Please understand that it may take several months after the date of marriage before the marriage certificate is received, verified and converted into digital format by the NSO.

Therefore kindly allow:

• at least two (2) to four (4) months after the date of birth/marriage/death, if the birth/marriage/death occurred within Metro Manila
• at least six (6) months after the date of birth/marriage/death, if the birth/marriage/death occurred outside Metro Manila before filing your request for a copy of the document.

If you still need to get a copy of marriage certificate earlier than normal, you may contact this number: (632) 981-7777/-7778 to file for “Advance Endorsement” at the Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) of the city/municipality where the wedding occurred. .

This means you are requesting the LCRO to advance (“endorse”) a copy of the marriage certificate to the National Statistics Office (NSO) ahead of the regular schedule of submission of civil registry documents. The LCRO will charge a fee for this service.

If you are an existing member, with an ID already – You need to update your SSS records first before you can request for a new UMID ID.

Update your SSS records

1. Go to any SSS branch
2. Fill out the E-4 form (Member Data Change Request) together with a photocopy of Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR)
3. You will fill out two copies of E-4 form because the first copy will be for SSS and the other one is for you
4. Submit the form to the designated counter
5. Usually, they will call you to see the original Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR)
6. After this, the clerk will sign and stamped your E-4 form as received
7. They will ask you to forward this to another counter for reviewing purpose.
8. After reviewing what you have submitted, you will go back to the first clerk (who received your documents)

Then, that’s it! Your SSS records is now updated and you are now ready to request for a new ID

Request for a new UMID ID

Before you request for a new UMID ID, please take note of the following:

• It will take around 2-3 months before you receive the new UMID.
• There’s an additional Php 300 payment for new ID request.
• After submitting your request, you will have to surrender your old ID which means, you won’t have UMID for 2-3 months.
• So if you have time to spare and have other valid IDs, then you can go ahead and request for a new one

1. Fill out the Unified Multi-Purpose ID Application From
2. Check the card replacement – amendment of name
3. Submit the form to the designated counter. You will have to present an ID that shows your information and photo
4. After this, you’ll have to wait for your turn for data capturing
5. They will get your signature, thumb mark and photo
6. Then, you’ll wait for your ID to be delivered to your address.

1. Go to the local BIR office in the city or town.
2. Bring birth certificate and valid ID.
3. Fill up TIN application form (there are different kinds of forms, ask assistance to find the right form).
4. Submit the application form at the counter.
5. Present a valid ID or the birth certificate.
6. Wait for Tax Identification Number to be given.
7. Request for your TIN Card ID, which applicants are entitled to according to E.O. 98.
8. Wait for the ID. If the office is not busy, it can be processed within 1 hour. However, during very busy days, applicants may need to return the next day.

Gone were the days when you have to go to NBI satellite offices extra early. Right now, you just have to fill out an application online and set an appointment.

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Police clearance is a written proof that you are cleared from any records in PNP. You can avail this document from any PNP headquarters which is usually located on your municipal’s office.

Requirements:

1. Duly filled out application form (which you’ll get from them)
2. Cedula / Community tax certificate
3. Baranggay Clearance

Note: You don’t have to bring ID pictures anymore because Police clearance is now digitized just like NBI Clearance. They will capture your photo and signature.

Procedure:

1. Fill out a request form from the Duty Desk Officer
2. Submit the form with the required documents to the Desk Officer for verification
3. Pay the Police Clearance Fee (determined by the LGU where the police office is located) at the treasurer’s office
4. Submit the official receipt to the Clearance Police Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO)
5. Place your thumb mark on the space provided for and claim the clearance

Baranggay clearance is a document to prove that you are a good citizen in your baranggay. The requirements to get one differs from one baranggay to another.

Before we got married, my permanent address was in Barangay Pinyahan QC. With just a proof of billing and cedula, I got my barangay certificate.

While Dee was a permanent resident in Barangay San Roque in Caloocan and he got his barangay certificate by presenting a proof of billing and cedula too.

When we moved to Cainta after marriage, Brgy. Sto. Domingo has different requirements. The lady in charge says that I need to be a voter in Cainta before she can issue a Baranggay certificate. That time, my smart postpaid bill was already being sent to our new permanent address so I asked her if presenting a proof of billing will help me and she says no. I really have to be a registered voter from Cainta. I have another option, I have to know someone who is a certified voter from Cainta to certify that I am living in that address. This didn’t do me any good since the caretaker of the apartment where we are renting out are registered voter from Pasig. By the way, our place is boundary between Pasig and Cainta. So it’s really confusing.

To make my long story short, I was not able to get a Baranggay certificate. But it should be easy on other Baranggays…

Requirements:

1. Duly filled out application form (which you’ll get from them)
2. Cedula / Community tax certificate

Procedure:

1. Go to the Baranggay or Municipal Hall and tell the office that you needed Branggay certificate

Process:

1. Duly accomplished application form (available at phlpost.gov.ph and at nationwide capture-sites)
2. Original and photocopy of birth certificate from the National Statistics Office or the Local Civil Registry
3. Married females will also need to present a marriage certificate, while minors need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian
4. Original and photocopy of proof of address (barangay clearance or utility bill showing the applicant’s name and address)