Notarial Services

We guide you through documentation requirements and coordinate notarization through partner firms in Iloilo City for qualifying documents.

Notarization is a required step for many legal documents in the Philippines — from property transfers and affidavits to powers of attorney and corporate filings. Our office assists with the preparation and review of documents that require notarization, ensuring completeness and accuracy before the notarial appointment.

What We Can Help With

  • →Preparation checklist for notarizable documents
  • →Identity and supporting-document review
  • →Referral coordination with partner notarial providers
  • →Guidance on common affidavit and document types
  • →Drafting of deeds, contracts, and special powers of attorney
  • →Review of documents before notarization to prevent errors

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Send us your document type and timeline so we can advise on next steps and availability. We can coordinate same-week notarization for urgent requirements.

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Common Documents

Documents That Typically Require Notarization

Deed of Absolute Sale
Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
Affidavit of Loss
Extra-Judicial Settlement
Contract of Lease
Secretary's Certificate
Affidavit of Self-Adjudication
Deed of Donation
Joint Affidavit
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Notarial Services

What documents commonly require notarization in the Philippines?+
Common documents that require notarization include deeds of sale, special powers of attorney (SPA), affidavits, contracts of lease, extra-judicial settlements, and corporate secretary certificates. Any document that needs to be authenticated for use in legal proceedings, government transactions, or property transfers typically requires notarization.
What do I need to bring for notarization in Iloilo City?+
You will generally need: (1) the document to be notarized, (2) at least one valid government-issued ID with photo and signature (e.g., passport, driver's license, PhilSys ID, PRC ID), (3) community tax certificate (cedula) for the current year, and (4) any supporting documents required by the specific transaction. All signatories must appear in person before the notary public.
How much does notarization cost in the Philippines?+
Notarial fees vary depending on the type and complexity of the document. Simple acknowledgments and jurats may cost a few hundred pesos, while more complex documents like deeds of sale or special powers of attorney may cost more. Fees are governed by the Rules on Notarial Practice (A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC). We can advise on expected costs for your specific document.
Can you notarize documents at your law office in Iloilo City?+
We assist clients with document preparation, review, and identity verification, and coordinate notarization through partner notarial providers in Iloilo City. This ensures your documents are properly prepared before the notarization appointment, reducing the risk of errors or rejected submissions.
What is the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat?+
An acknowledgment is a notarial act where the signatory appears before the notary public and declares that the document is their free and voluntary act. A jurat is a notarial act where the signatory swears to the truthfulness of the contents of the document under oath. Affidavits typically require a jurat, while deeds and contracts commonly use acknowledgments.
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