Cheapest Courier to send a letter from US to Philippines?

[curiousgeorgina 52]

Hi,

so my husband needs to send me his original birth certificate so I can report our marriage, however when we check prices on line at Fedex and UPS sites, they are so expensive.. ranging from 70 to 100 usd.

Do you guys know any courier that is secure and sure and cheap? It's crazy to pay that much for just a piece of paper...

Thanks!

[Hank_ 9,172]

Were you married in the USA or Philippines?

[curiousgeorgina 52]

married in the US.. now I am back in the philippines and the dfa manila said i can report it to them but they have to have my husband's original birth certificate.. the courier costs are so expensive! He's flying here in March and was thinking of just asking him to bring it but I don't know how long til we get the cemar we aren't sure if how long we'll have to wait for that as we don't want a delay just because I have to have the CEMAR. for CFO and I guess for the interview

If I could just at least know that it only takes 2 months for the DFA to report it to NSO and have CEMAR ready when requested it would be nice so I won't have to worry about sending an important document through a courier.

[Hank_ 9,172]

Just read the requirements for doing this with DFA.. yikes! Doesn't mention original of birth certificate though.

https://www.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/requirements-for-delayed-registration-of-report-of-marriage

[curiousgeorgina 52]

Just read the requirements for doing this with DFA.. yikes! Doesn't mention original of birth certificate though.

https://www.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/requirements-for-delayed-registration-of-report-of-marriage

under the title sir it says originals and 4 photocopies

yes sir, that was my reference when I was looking at how to report it here.. I think I have called them like 3 times to see if their answers were going to change but unfortunately all can be photocopies but the lady said that the birth certificate should at least be original for both parties.. she even said my husband's signature and notary wasn't needed on the form, at least one of us appears in person and one of our signatures was on it.

It sounded a bit strange but I shall hold their word for that.. lol. I will once call them again tomorrow regarding how long the process is.. if not I might have to spend that much for a piece of paper.

[Hank_ 9,172]

So they want originals of everything, plus 4 copies, I hope it all goes well for you. This is a first for me, curious how it goes.

[j&ana 363]

you could use the post office usps express deliver with tracking number. you will have the number to track it with. USPS is a lot cheaper then Fedex or ups. The drawback is I am not sure how far your husband is from the nearest post office there, and he might have to wait in line longer

Edited January 7, 2015 by j&ana

[apple21 953]

Never use USPS when sending stuff to the Philippines. Their counterpart which is Phil Post is unreliable.

[curiousgeorgina 52]

So they want originals of everything, plus 4 copies, I hope it all goes well for you. This is a first for me, curious how it goes.

thank you sir, I only needed this because of CFO and from what I read the USEM asks for the CEMAR too, have you known anyone who was married abroad and was required for a CEMAR?

I will definitely make a post about this when I have successfully done it.

you could use the post office usps express deliver with tracking number. It will arrived next day and you will have the number to track it with. USPS is a lot cheaper then Fedex or ups. The drawback is I am not sure how far your husband is from the nearest post office there, and he might have to wait in line longer

oh! really?? I have stayed up so late calling couriers (Except) usps and could not believe how expensive it is! Are you guys always using USPS? and is it reliable with tracking?

and usps is no problem, he's like 10 minutes away

Edited January 7, 2015 by curiousgeorgina

[curiousgeorgina 52]

Never use USPS when sending stuff to the Philippines. Their counterpart which is Phil Post is unreliable.

I remember several letters and gifts that were sent to USPS, one I had to call almost everyday after my estimated time.. and yes they were slow. as for a birthday card, took them forever to send me.

I've read some posts packages do get lost or probably mail.. I wish one day Phil Post would get their act together. I've seen first hand how the customs part is not synced with the actual warehouse where the packages are kept.

these experiences of mine were like 2 years ago though.

[j&ana 363]

I use it all the time, never had a problem you are talking about regular mail. I am talking about express guarantee and priority international express mail which is the same way FedEx and UPS deliver but USPS cost less

https://www.usps.com/international/mail-shipping-services.htm

[j&ana 363]

It has to be original he can not just scan and send you copy or fax copy to you

[j&ana 363]

Regardless of the price. You should use the service that you trust the most

[curiousgeorgina 52]

Regardless of the price. You should use the service that you trust the most

yes sir, I think I might have to do and spend 70 bucks which you are right, it's better to be safe than sorry! thank you every one for the help!

[manilaraf 28]

Where in Pennsylvania are you? My folks live in the NY Tri-State area and use Johnny Air Cargo. Not sure where in PA you're located but the nearest branch would be in Jersey City, NJ. Considering tolls and gas, the cost differences would be a wash I suppose depending on the price.

http://www.johnnyaircargopadala.com/ship-to-the-philippines.html

http://www.johnnyaircargopadala.com/locations.html