Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father - Form

Valid in Philippines

Create your Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father for use in Philippines. Answer a few plain-English questions and the document fills in automatically as you go - then download it in Word and PDF, ready to sign or share.

  • Answer 14 simple questions - the document fills in as you go
  • Live preview: watch your document update in real time
  • Download as Word (.docx) and PDF
  • Edit your answers and re-download anytime

How it works

  1. 1Answer a few simple questions
  2. 2Preview your document live
  3. 3Pay once - download in Word & PDF

Below you can preview the Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father, complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, and download a ready-to-sign copy in Word and PDF — tailored for use in Philippines.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father?

A Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father is a ready-to-use legal template for Philippines. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father cover?

The Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father is organised into sections covering SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

Can I edit the document later?

Yes — save it to your account and you can re-open, edit and re-download it at any time.

Prepared and reviewed by the LegalDocs team.

Document preview

AFFIDAVIT TO USE THE SURNAME OF THE FATHER


I, ________, of legal age, Filipino, residing at ________, after being sworn into law do hereby depose and state that:

1. I am the mother of ________ who was born on ________ in ________;

2. ________, my child's father, has acknowledged the paternity through an Affidavit of Paternity which was recorded under Registry No. ________ on ________ at the Local Civil Registry Office of ________;

3. I am executing this affidavit for my child to use their father's surname, ________, and that the same be reflected in my child's Certificate of Live Birth, pursuant to Republic Act No. 9255 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations;




________



SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this _________ day of ______________________, 20______ at CITY OR MUNICIPALITY OF ________________________, ________________________ affiant, ________, personally appeared before me and exhibited to me their Driver's License no. ________ which is valid until ________.

Fields you complete are inserted into the document live. This template is general guidance only - not legal advice.