How to Register · Civil registry

CIVIL REGISTRATION SERVICES

To strengthen public awareness and facilitate the timely registration of vital events and civil documents, while enhancing an IT-driven records management system for efficient storage and retrieval of civil registry records. This aims to ensure a complete, accurate, and up-to-date civil registry database in Lapu-Lapu City, deliver efficient and accessible services to the public, and support the City Government’s development goals and contribution to national growth.

Requirements

Certificate of Live Birth
Original

1. Four (4) original copies of the Certificate of Live Birth 2. Muslim Form for Islam 3. For Unmarried Parents who will use the Surname of the Father attached • Certificate of Live Birth (back part) “Paternity Portion” must be signed by both parents and duly Notarized) For Minor Father, his parent will affix his/her signature in the COLB • Notarized Affidavit Using Surname of the Father (AUSF) signed by the Mother For Minor Mother, her parent will affix his/her signature in the AUSF • Valid ID of the Parents, Grandparent (for minor father/ mother)

ALL DOCS MUST BE ORIGINAL
Certificate of Marriage
Original

Four (4) original copies of the Certificate of Marriage duly signed by Solemnizing Officer, husband and wife, all witnesses Copy of the applicants Marriage License when the Marriage License was issued by another city or municipality

ALL DOCS MUST BE ORIGINAL
Certificate of Death
Original

1. Certificate of Death properly filled in from the Funeral or hospital and must be signed by the doctor who attended the deceased and CHO Officer 2. Certification of informant is properly filled up, with signature from the relative/s of the deceased. 3. LCR personnel in-charge in receiving the Certificate of Death must sign and stamped registry number on the intended portion. 4. Submit to the City Civil Registrar for final review and his/her signature

ALL DOCS MUST BE ORIGINAL
Certificate of Live Birth
Original

1. PSA Negative Result (For Age 1 Year Old and ABOVE 2. Any two ( 2) of the following documentary evidence ❖ Baptismal Cert ❖ School Record ❖ Income Tax Return ❖ Insurance Policy ❖ Medical Records / Immunization ❖ Record (Certified True Copy by the Issuing Health Center) ❖ Voter Registration Record ❖ Senior Citizen Record ❖ SSS E-1 / GSIS / Pag-IBIG / ❖ PhilHealth-MDR ❖ Live Birth of his/her Child/ren 3. MARRIAGE CONTRACT OF PARENTS 4. MARRIAGE CONTRACT OF APPLICANT ~ (IF MARRIED) 5. NATIONAL* I.D. (Subject Person) 6. Barangay Certification as proof of Residence 7. Unedited front facing 2x2 colored photo w/white background 8. Valid ID of parents, FOR Foreigner: Passport / (BI Clearance Certificate or ACR-I Card) 9. Birth Certificate of parents 10. Affidavit of Delayed Registration (back of the COLB) Additional Requirements for Registrants w/ Unmarried Parents 11. Affidavit of Paternity OR at the back of COLB 12. Affidavit to Use Surname of the Father 13. Affidavit to Use Surname of the Father by the child (7-17yrs old) w/ his/her Valid ID w/ his/her signature 14. With the Attestation of the Mother/Guardian (7-17yrs old) 15. Affidavit of Two Dis-interested persons for late registration (re: Facts of Birth) 16. AFFIDAVIT OF DISCREPANCY 17. AFFIDAVIT FOR OUT OF TOWN APPLICATION FOR LATE REGISTRATION w/ Two Corroborators APPEARANCE OF THE REGISTRANT IS REQUIRED FOR APPLICANT AGES 18 YEARS OLD ABOVE

ALL DOCS MUST BE ORIGINAL
Certificate of Marriage
Original

1. Negative result from PSA, Manila (1 year & beyond from the date of marriage) 2. Original Copy of the Certificate of Marriage or Issuance from Church or Civil Wedding. 3. Affidavit re: facts of Marriage, state the cause of the non-registration & for late registration purposes to be executed by: • Couple; • Spouse “state the whereabouts of the (husband / wife) and supporting doc” • Surviving child/ren plus birth certificate with parents name 4. Valid ID of couple / spouse / Informant 5. Affidavit of Kinship (absence of the couple) 6. Affidavit of two- disinterested persons re facts of Marriage for late Registration (with Photocopy of ID of the witnesses) 7. Affidavit of Out of Town Application of Late Registration of Death w/ two Corroborators

ALL DOCS MUST BE ORIGINAL
Certificate of Death
Original

1. Negative result from PSA, Manila (1 year & beyond from the date of death) 2. Original Copy of the Certificate of Death signed by the City Health Office 3. Medical Cert from Hospital / Burial / Cremation Certificate from the Church / Cemetery / Crematorium 4. Affidavit re facts- of Death, state the cause of non- registration & for late Registration purposes to be executed by nearest Kin such as Spouse / Children/ Parents / Sibling (w/ docs indicating their relationship w/ the deceased) 5. Affidavit of Kinship 6. Valid ID of the nearest kin (informant) 7. Affidavit of two dis- interested persons for late Registration (state the facts of death, cause of non- registration) with ID of the two witnesses. 8. Affidavit of Out of Town Application of Late Registration of Death w/ two Corroborators

Steps

Submit the requirements
Assess the completeness and correctness of submitted requirements and; If compliant, direct the client to proceed with payment of applicable fees at the Cashier inside LCR Office or City Treasurer’s Office (CTO)
Submit OR
(timely) Receive and verify the Official Receipt (O.R.), then process the request for timely registration in accordance with prescribed procedures. (late) Receive and verify the Official Receipt (O.R.), then process the request for late registration in accordance with applicable requirements and procedures.
Return to L.C.R.O. on the agreed date and claim documents
Release the processed document(s) to the client upon presentation of the claim stub and/or valid identification, in accordance with release procedures.

Where to go

Office: CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR
Where: 2nd Floor, 2nd Floor, City Library Bldg., Lapu-Lapu City Government Center
Contact person: Mrs. Melissa P. Augusto