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Wrong Spelling: Who Shall File

The document discusses correcting clerical errors, such as a wrongly spelled middle name, on a birth certificate by filing a petition under Republic Act 9048. It lists who is authorized to file the petition, including the record owner, spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, guardian, or authorized person. It also specifies where to file the petition based on where the birth was registered - either with the local civil registry office or Philippine consulate. The document lists the required supporting documents for the petition, including a certified copy of the birth record, at least two documents to support the correction, a notice of posting, and payment of a 1,000 peso filing fee.

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Wrong Spelling: Who Shall File

The document discusses correcting clerical errors, such as a wrongly spelled middle name, on a birth certificate by filing a petition under Republic Act 9048. It lists who is authorized to file the petition, including the record owner, spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, guardian, or authorized person. It also specifies where to file the petition based on where the birth was registered - either with the local civil registry office or Philippine consulate. The document lists the required supporting documents for the petition, including a certified copy of the birth record, at least two documents to support the correction, a notice of posting, and payment of a 1,000 peso filing fee.

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Wrong Spelling

The wrongly spelled middle name in the birth certificate should be


corrected by filing a petition for correction of clerical error under the
provisions of Republic Act 9048.

Who Shall File


owner of the record
owners spouse
children
parents
brothers
sisters
grandparents
guardian
other person duly authorized by law or by the owner of the document
sought to be corrected;
if owner of the record is a minor or physically or mentally incapacitated,
petition may be filed by his spouse, or any of his children, parents,
brothers; sisters; grandparents, guardians, or persons duly authorized by
law.

Where to File
If born in the Philippines
o The petition shall be filed with the local civil registry office of the city
or municipality where the birth is registered.
o When the petitioner had already migrated to another place within the
Philippines and it would not be practical for such party to appear in
person with the civil registrar of the place of birth, the petition may
be filed with the civil registry office where he/she is currently residing
If born abroad
o If born abroad, with the Philippine Consulate where the birth was
reported.
Supporting Documents
1. Certified machine copy of the birth record containing the entry to be
corrected;
2. Not less than two (2) private or public documents upon which the
correction shall be based like baptismal certificate, voters affidavit,
employment record, GSIS/SSS record, medical record, business record,
drivers license, insurance, land titles, certificate of land transfer, bank
passbook, NBI/police clearance, civil registry records of ascendants;
3. Notice/Certificate of Posting;
4. Payment of one thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) as filing fee.For petitions
filed abroad a fee of $50.00 or equivalent value in local currency shall
be collected;
5. Other documents which may be required by the concerned civil
registrar.

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