Report of Marriage form questions

[Kev0 0]

We're filling out the Report of Marriage form, we'll be filing the ROM and passport renewal.

The ROM form asks for Last, First, Middle names of both of us, and also asks for Civil status, apparently before the marriage, as there is no 'married' option.

So, questions-

1: Since the civil status is from before marriage, is her name on this form also supposed to be her maiden name?

2: Do they then know to use the other paperwork to determine her new name? It is not specifically asked for.

3: What goes in the top box "Foreign Service Post"?

4: It seems the location is needed in the "at" box in the signature section. What exactly goes here? The full name of the embassy location? (It is the SF location)

5: I am avoiding assumptions, the lower section appears to be for office use - right?

6: Is the cover letter really required? I searched here about it, to see what it should look like, and the only comments were that it's not needed. But the website lists it first. If yes - what should it look like/contain?

7: THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Edited January 14, 2014 by Kev0

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Been awhile, and we did not get a copy, cuz they took it from us at the outreach (I normally scan EVERYTHING in this process as proof), but I think she put her full maiden name. Civil status would have been what it was prior to marriage.

But we did ROM and passport at the same time. I would only say to MAKE SURE they get the name right on passport application, as your wife's name, not just default PI style (unless that's what she chose).

The entire bottom part is for the consulate, cuz it says "EMBASSY/CONSULATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES" just above it. No cover letter required. What would it say that wasn't on the form already?

The AT part, we put the city/state where we filled out the form. I don't remember what went in the foreign post portion.

[Hank_ 9,173]

We're filling out the Report of Marriage form, we'll be filing the ROM and passport renewal.

The ROM form asks for Last, First, Middle names of both of us, and also asks for Civil status, apparently before the marriage, as there is no 'married' option.

So, questions-

1: Since the civil status is from before marriage, is her name on this form also supposed to be her maiden name?

2: Do they then know to use the other paperwork to determine her new name? It is not specifically asked for.

3: What goes in the top box "Foreign Service Post"?

4: It seems the location is needed in the "at" box in the signature section. What exactly goes here? The full name of the embassy location? (It is the SF location)

5: I am avoiding assumptions, the lower section appears to be for office use - right?

6: Is the cover letter really required? I searched here about it, to see what it should look like, and the only comments were that it's not needed. But the website lists it first. If yes - what should it look like/contain?

7: THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

1) Questions 1 thru 11 should be maiden names.

2) In the Philippines there is only one way for the married name of the wife; GIVEN NAME, LAST NAME IS NOW MIDDLE NAME, HUSBAND'S LAST NAME IS NOW HER LAST NAME.

3) Do not put anything in the "Foreign Service Post" box, the consulate will do that.

4) The "at" section is still blank on our, we did ours at an outreach event and the consulate personal put nothing that section, it isn't even dated there.

5) Do not write in the section below your signature.

6) We didn't use a cover letter.

From the consulate website today:

Procedure and Requirements:

1. Four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad form signed by husband and the wife.

a. Four (4) identical colored photographs of the husband and the wife, 1.77 in x 1.37 in, plain white background, taken within six months before the date of application, (Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted).

b. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract Extended Form (Original will be returned).

c. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Birth Certificate of the husband and the wife. The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional proof or documents from an applicant, to prove his/her citizenship or identity pursuant to the Philippine Passport Law (R.A. 8239) and the Foreign Service Act (R.A. 7157).

d. Report of Marriage Processing Fee: US$25.00 (non-refundable, payable only in cash when personally applying, or Postal money order or cashiers' check payable to the Philippine Consulate General, when applying by mail or courier; personal check and personal money order are not accepted).

Additional Requirements:

1. If either spouse was previously married and divorced, or previously married and marriage was subsequently annulled:

a. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Judicial Decree of Divorce or Annulment.

2. If either spouse is a widow/widower:

a. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of Death Certificate of deceased spouse (Original supporting documents ar returned).

3. Requirements for applicants who wishes to have his/her Report of Marriage returned by mail or courier separate from Passport Application.

a. Enclose either a $6.00 postal money order or cashiers' check or pre-paid U.S. Postal Service express mail envelope or courier of choice such as FEDEX, DHL or UPS. All applications submitted by mail or courier service, through travel agencies or representatives shall be duly notarized.

Note: Please take note of the mailing or courier tracking number since the Philippine Consulate General cannot assume responsibility for documents which have been mailed through the U.S. Postal Service or courier service.

Edited January 14, 2014 by Hank_

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

2) In the Philippines there is only one way for the married name of the wife; GIVEN NAME, LAST NAME IS NOW MIDDLE NAME, HUSBAND'S LAST NAME IS NOW HER LAST NAME.

But what if a woman doesn't want that format? What if she wants GIVEN, MIDDLE, MARRIED, as opposed to GIVEN, LAST, MARRIED on her passport? Will what she puts on her ROM be irrelevant, if she puts what she wants on her marriage cert and passport application?

[Hank_ 9,173]

But what if a woman doesn't want that format? What if she wants GIVEN, MIDDLE, MARRIED, as opposed to GIVEN, LAST, MARRIED on her passport? Will what she puts on her ROM be irrelevant, if she puts what she wants on her marriage cert and passport application?

Well as we know in the US of A a woman can do as she so chooses.. But in the Philippines they have only one way... the Report of Marriage does not have that spelled out in the form because there are no options. So should a woman want to renew her Philippine passport in her married name;

The Philippines traditional format is GIVEN NAME, PREVIOUS LAST NAME AS NEW MIDDLE NAME, HUSBAND'S LAST NAME AS HER LAST NAME.

[Kev0 0]

Thanks for the replies.

Hank, where did you get this bit from? Not trying to argue, but it's different than what I've found, see below.

.....

From the consulate website today:

Procedure and Requirements:


1. Four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad form signed by husband and the wife.

a. Four (4) identical colored photographs of the husband and the wife, 1.77 in x 1.37 in, plain white background, taken within six months before the date of application, (Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted).

.....

This is what I have from the website of the Philippine Embassy San Francisco, copied just now:

Report of Marriage between Filipinos or a Filipino and a Foreign National

The marriage of a Filipino should be reported to and registered with the Philippine National Statistics Office through the Embassy/Consulate General having jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place. Please check the Consulate Finder or the Consulates Link for the states covered by the Embassy/Consulates General in the U.S.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Covering letter (handwritten or typed), addressed to the Consular Section, indicating service/transaction requested and complete contact details (telephone number, postal address, email address)
2. 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 notarized if sent by mail
3. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract (original will be returned)
4. (etc....)

Also different is the lack of photo requirements on the site I linked.

[Kev0 0]

Hmm. It appears there are two different websites for the LA consulate.

http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/

http://www.philippineslosangeles.org/

The first one has the wording Hank copied. The second one is identical to the SFO consulate website, and each one of those links to another identical website for each other city where there is a consulate.

Confusing!

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Well as we know in the US of A a woman can do as she so chooses.. But in the Philippines they have only one way... the Report of Marriage does not have that spelled out in the form because there are no options. So should a woman want to renew her Philippine passport in her married name;

The Philippines traditional format is GIVEN NAME, PREVIOUS LAST NAME AS NEW MIDDLE NAME, HUSBAND'S LAST NAME AS HER LAST NAME.

I understand what the "norm" is for the PI, and it so happens we did that. But what if a woman didn't want that? Just apply in the name she wanted? For example, GIVEN, MIDDLE, MARRIED as opposed to the normal PI way? I remember someone(s) on here wanting to do something like what I am mentioning.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Thanks for the replies.

Hank, where did you get this bit from? Not trying to argue, but it's different than what I've found, see below.

This is what I have from the website of the Philippine Embassy San Francisco, copied just now:

Report of Marriage between Filipinos or a Filipino and a Foreign National

The marriage of a Filipino should be reported to and registered with the Philippine National Statistics Office through the Embassy/Consulate General having jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place. Please check the Consulate Finder or the Consulates Link for the states covered by the Embassy/Consulates General in the U.S.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Covering letter (handwritten or typed), addressed to the Consular Section, indicating service/transaction requested and complete contact details (telephone number, postal address, email address)
2. 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 notarized if sent by mail
3. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract (original will be returned)
4. (etc....)

Also different is the lack of photo requirements on the site I linked.

http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular%20services/conserv-registry.htm

[Hank_ 9,173]

I understand what the "norm" is for the PI, and it so happens we did that. But what if a woman didn't want that? Just apply in the name she wanted? For example, GIVEN, MIDDLE, MARRIED as opposed to the normal PI way? I remember someone(s) on here wanting to do something like what I am mentioning.

Yup I have read of a couple Filipina on here trying to do it different, seems one had two first names and wanted to move one to her middle name. As we know she wouldn't have much issue here. But I seem to remember the consulate was not willing to accept her "Americanized" name and insisted on using the traditional format, and that is what she was complaining about... (but who in the Philippines would listen?) I think that topic drifted away shortly after a few post, more then likely with her finding no "work around".

I think if a woman really wanted to only use her new name as she designated she would have to use a U.S. passport only.,

Edited January 14, 2014 by Hank_

[AKteacher 101]

My experience at the SF consulate is that they will not accept a name in non-PI traditional format. Even my son (on his report of birth abroad and PI passport) was required to have his mother's maiden name as his middle name. So we put his name in the following format: FIRST MIDDLE MOMSMAIDEN LAST and they accepted that.

[M and C 32]

Where did you get your photos taken? The requirement is 1.77 in x 1.37 in photo. these are not the usual dimensions here in the US when we say passport photo, which is 2 in x 2 in.