Report of Marriage California - Which Notarization

[CebuGuy 7]

Hello everyone,

 

I am preparing the report of marriage for the Philippines Consulate in Los Angeles and part of the requirement is notarizing the Report of Marriage Form. I was wondering if I should go with the Acknowledgement notarization or the Jurat? Which one is the appropriate notarization for this form?

[J.M. 206]

From the LA Philippine Consulate website:  

 

Four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, signed by both husband and wife and with the notary public signing AND acknowledging that both parties (or the one living if the other party is deceased at the time of Reporting with the Consulate) personally appeared before the notary public.

 

This means the notary is confirming that both of you personally signed it, not confirming that the document is accurate.  Jurat not required.

[CebuGuy 7]

3 minutes ago, J.M. said:

From the LA Philippine Consulate website:  

 

Four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, signed by both husband and wife and with the notary public signing AND acknowledging that both parties (or the one living if the other party is deceased at the time of Reporting with the Consulate) personally appeared before the notary public.

 

This means the notary is confirming that both of you personally signed it, not confirming that the document is accurate.  Jurat not required.

 

Makes perfect sense. Thank you.