@Nathan Alden, Sr., Compiled all your Qs in 1:
Did the Filipino spouse fill it out first and then mail it to the US for completion and further mailing to the San Francisco consulate? In other words, is my logistics assumption in the OP correct?
For anyone else looking at that cover letter, note that current DFA requirements indicate that five copies must be provided, not four.
How did you calculate the return postage on the self-addressed stamped return envelope?
Can you post your Affidavit of Explanation, too? We're in the same situation because we performed a Utah County's Zoom wedding from the Philippines.
Who did you make the cashier's check out to? Do you know if the fee is still $25?
- Well, I (the wifey :)) filled out all the information. I gave hubby instruction to sign in front of Notary.. to have it notarized. (My side on form was not yet notarized at that time)
- Still 4 copies, refer to https://pcgsanfrancisco.org/civil-registry/ >> Under Report of Marriage
- SEEMS the Requirement has changed, requiring the marriage license/cert from Utah be now Apostilled. Refer to website, it will answer all your Qs.
- USPS Priority Mail. Fixed Price.
As per site section 😧
4. Processing fee of $25. Fees should be made payable to the “Philippine Consulate General” in Money Order or Bank Draft. Cash, personal checks and credit/debit cards are not accepted. All Fees are non-refundable.
https://pcgsanfrancisco.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ROM-CHECKLIST-AS-OF-2024.05.22-PDF.pdf