ROM for Philippines

[Highmystic 234]

Quick question for those who have been there, done that.  We are working to file our Report of Marriage (ROM) to the consulate in Los Angeles.

#2 says  to submit four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage.  We filled one out, and went to the bank to get it notarized.,  I think 3 copies of the original should be good enough, but wife thinks we need to print out 3 more and take those 3 to the bank and have each one motorized individually.  Which is accepted by the Consulate?

 

 

[Highmystic 234]

1 hour ago, Highmystic said:

Quick question for those who have been there, done that.  We are working to file our Report of Marriage (ROM) to the consulate in Los Angeles.

#2 says  to submit four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage.  We filled one out, and went to the bank to get it notarized.,  I think 3 copies of the original should be good enough, but wife thinks we need to print out 3 more and take those 3 to the bank and have each one motorized individually.  Which is accepted by the Consulate?

 

 

o.k.,, I called the Consulate, (1-213-639-0980)  and the recording ( after pressing #4, then #2, ) spoke quickly so had to listen 3 times., but it said "the notarized" and 4 copies. (on line says 4 total), plus all the other things, pics of passports, divorce decrees (US spouse), death certificates, etc.. AND 4 passport style photos of each, which on line, it did not ask for that to submit by mail.  You ONLY need to get one copy (the original) notarized IF you are mailing it in.  $25 and if you want your originals returned as SASE, OR an extra $6 to mail your originals back. So there ya have it!

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[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

2 hours ago, Highmystic said:

Quick question for those who have been there, done that.  We are working to file our Report of Marriage (ROM) to the consulate in Los Angeles.

#2 says  to submit four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage.  We filled one out, and went to the bank to get it notarized.,  I think 3 copies of the original should be good enough, but wife thinks we need to print out 3 more and take those 3 to the bank and have each one motorized individually.  Which is accepted by the Consulate?

 

 

Did you check out this website for the LA Consulate: http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular-services-2/civil-registry-2

[Hank_ 9,174]

3 hours ago, Highmystic said:

Quick question for those who have been there, done that.  We are working to file our Report of Marriage (ROM) to the consulate in Los Angeles.

#2 says  to submit four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage.  We filled one out, and went to the bank to get it notarized.,  I think 3 copies of the original should be good enough, but wife thinks we need to print out 3 more and take those 3 to the bank and have each one motorized individually.  Which is accepted by the Consulate?

 

 

You wife is correct .. you need 4 .. count 'em four   original Report of Marriage forms .. notarized.

[Highmystic 234]

On 1/30/2019 at 1:32 PM, Hank_ said:

You wife is correct .. you need 4 .. count 'em four   original Report of Marriage forms .. notarized.

I printed out the instruction sheet from the consulate.  It states:

"#3:  One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract (original will be returned)"

So, that is what we did, sent the original and 4 copies. along with all the other stuff (with 4 copies of each.  )

[Hank_ 9,174]

5 hours ago, Highmystic said:

I printed out the instruction sheet from the consulate.  It states:

"#3:  One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract (original will be returned)"

So, that is what we did, sent the original and 4 copies. along with all the other stuff (with 4 copies of each.  )

For the other documents that is correct, but for the actual form (which was your original question) it is as stated below.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. 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. Wives should indicate their maiden name as the last name. If submitting by mail, the completed forms must be notarized.
2. Covering letter (handwritten or typed), addressed to the Consular Section, indicating service/transaction requested and telephone number or email address for contact details
3. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Record (original will be returned)
4. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract (original will be returned)
5. Four (4) photocopies each of the passports of both spouses
6. Four (4) photocopies of additional proof of Philippine citizenship of the Filipino spouse/s (greencard, valid visa, notice of action, work permit, dual IC)
7. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the birth certificate/s of Filipino spouse/s.
8. Notarized affidavit explaining the reasons for delayed registration if ROM is filed more than a year after marraige
9. Self-addressed return envelope, with appropriate stamps for express or priority mail with tracking numbers via US Postal Service, if Report of Marriage is to be mailed back. For applicants from the Caribbean Islands, pre-paid mailing envelope from DHL.
10. Processing fee of $25.00 (non-refundable), payable in cash or money order made payable to "Embassy of the Philippines" (or "Philippine Consulate General", if application is made at one of the Philippine Consulates General in the U.S.).Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
11. For applicants residing in U.S. territories or other countries within the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy, applicants should enclose a treasurer’s, manager’s or certified check issued by a local bank that has a corresponding bank in the U.S. (the US National Bank Association is not a correspondent bank), payable to the courier of choice, in U.S. dollars, to cover cost of mailing, and a corresponding self-addressed courier’s address label. Personal checks are not accepted.

[Highmystic 234]

On 2/5/2019 at 2:29 AM, Hank_ said:

For the other documents that is correct, but for the actual form (which was your original question) it is as stated below.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. 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. Wives should indicate their maiden name as the last name. If submitting by mail, the completed forms must be notarized.

Thank you hank.  It is a $32 lesson.  They just returned the package, so the notary won't be too thrilled but at least it's free! LOL

 

[Dimpna 7]

On 1/30/2019 at 1:37 PM, Highmystic said:

o.k.,, I called the Consulate, (1-213-639-0980)  and the recording ( after pressing #4, then #2, ) spoke quickly so had to listen 3 times., but it said "the notarized" and 4 copies. (on line says 4 total), plus all the other things, pics of passports, divorce decrees (US spouse), death certificates, etc.. AND 4 passport style photos of each, which on line, it did not ask for that to submit by mail.  You ONLY need to get one copy (the original) notarized IF you are mailing it in.  $25 and if you want your originals returned as SASE, OR an extra $6 to mail your originals back. So there ya have it!

Hello there. The add’l $6 to mail back your documents is fix flat rate for all philippine consulate? I am under NY jurisdiction. I don’t know how much i will add for the return envelope. They did not included any addt’l fee under requirements on their website. thank you! 

[Hank_ 9,174]

2 hours ago, Dimpna said:

Hello there. The add’l $6 to mail back your documents is fix flat rate for all philippine consulate? I am under NY jurisdiction. I don’t know how much i will add for the return envelope. They did not included any addt’l fee under requirements on their website. thank you! 

YOU included a self-addressed return mailer (Priority Mailer works very well), you don't include extra money.

[Highmystic 234]

20 hours ago, Hank_ said:

YOU included a self-addressed return mailer (Priority Mailer works very well), you don't include extra money.

Yes, this the route I took.  I just printed the shipping label (priority mail) and the return to me (again, priority) and signature both ways.  Put the return on a mailer, folded it in half and stuck it in the other folder and put the "go to" label on that one.  They sent it all back in a couple days.  I had read somewhere on the site to include 4 passport type photos and they sent them back.  Guess they didn't need them.

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

11 hours ago, Highmystic said:

Yes, this the route I took.  I just printed the shipping label (priority mail) and the return to me (again, priority) and signature both ways.  Put the return on a mailer, folded it in half and stuck it in the other folder and put the "go to" label on that one.  They sent it all back in a couple days.  I had read somewhere on the site to include 4 passport type photos and they sent them back.  Guess they didn't need them.

That's the same thing I did when I mailed it in as well with no issues. It's better to be safe than sorry you know with the photos. 

[Dimpna 7]

On 2/26/2019 at 4:30 AM, Hank_ said:

YOU included a self-addressed return mailer (Priority Mailer works very well), you don't include extra money.

Thank you hunk! I just did that, the usps did all the thing for the return. Thanks as always

[Dimpna 7]

On 2/27/2019 at 12:50 AM, Highmystic said:

Yes, this the route I took.  I just printed the shipping label (priority mail) and the return to me (again, priority) and signature both ways.  Put the return on a mailer, folded it in half and stuck it in the other folder and put the "go to" label on that one.  They sent it all back in a couple days.  I had read somewhere on the site to include 4 passport type photos and they sent them back.  Guess they didn't need them.

Thank you! I did not include any passport pictures cuz i didnt stated under NY jurisdiction and besides, as of now i dont have pictures too, i sent them all during AOS filing 😂 anyways, thank you 😊

On 2/27/2019 at 12:33 PM, Cyberfx1024 said:

That's the same thing I did when I mailed it in as well with no issues. It's better to be safe than sorry you know with the photos. 

Thank you 😊

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Hi everyone I have a question me and my husband will going to file report of marriage in San Francisco where can I go to notarized our rom form free? Do I need to schedule an appointment in San Francisco consulate if ever we want it personally to apply for rom? Is the form free to notarized once we go in the consulate of San Francisco? Thank you all😊