Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9255, “An Act Allowing Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of the Father, Amending the Family Code of the Philippines,” an illegitimate child may use the surname of the father if paternity is duly acknowledged through any of the following:
At the back of the Certificate of Live Birth (COLB)
A duly notarized Affidavit of Admission of Paternity (AAP)
A Private Handwritten Instrument (PHI) – executed and signed by the father
Please note that while the law allows the use of the father’s surname, it does not confer legitimacy upon the child.
The submission of the AAP or AUSF to the Philippine Embassy in Singapore is strictly by appointment only and collection is after four (4) working days. Please book your appointment here.
Must be executed by:
The mother or guardian, if the child is below seven (7) years of age
The child aged 7 to 17, with attestation from the mother or guardian
The individual concerned, if of legal age (18 years and above), without need for attestation.
Requirements:
Four (4) duly accomplished form [download form here]
Four (4) photocopies of the child’s birth certificate (issued by the Local Civil Registry)
Four (4) photocopies of the mother’s passport and PSA birth certificate (present original for verification)
Four (4) photocopies of the father’s passport.
Additional supporting documents, if required by the civil registration officer
Consular fee: SGD 75.00 (SGD 37.50 for the AUSF and SGD 37.50 for the Certificate of Registration), payable in cash or via PayNow
Must be executed by the father.
Requirements:
Four (4) duly accomplished form [download form here]
Four (4) photocopies of the child’s birth certificate (issued by the Local Civil Registry)
Four (4) photocopies of the father’s passport (present original for verification)
Four (4) photocopies of the mother’s passport and PSA birth certificate
Additional supporting documents, if required by the civil registration officer
Consular fee: SGD 75.00 (SGD 37.50 for the AAP and SGD 37.50 for the Certificate of Registration), payable in cash or via PayNow
Guidelines on the Place of Registration:
If the birth occurred in the Philippines and the father resides abroad, the AAP or PHI must be registered at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest the father’s place of residence.
If the birth occurred abroad and the father resides in the Philippines, registration shall be at the Local Civil Registry Office where the document was executed.
