Sworn statement for the Philippines
Sworn statements supporting a relative’s visa, sponsoring a fiancé or spouse for marriage in the Philippines, or consenting to a minor’s travel — we notarize them in California with the correct jurat wording and apostille them so embassies, PSA, and immigration accept them.
An Affidavit of Support or Consent is a sworn statement — you swear under penalty of perjury that the facts are true. California requires a jurat (not an acknowledgment) for affidavits. The California Secretary of State applies the apostille so the document is accepted by Philippine embassies, PSA civil registry, DFA, U.S. immigration consular offices, and Philippine schools or agencies.
What this page covers
Filipinos in Los Angeles regularly need notarized and apostilled affidavits to support a relative’s U.S. or Philippine visa application, sponsor a fiancé or spouse for a Philippine marriage license (often requested alongside CENOMAR), document financial support for a student or dependent, or consent to a minor traveling to or from the Philippines with one parent. Each is a sworn statement with a California jurat, apostilled by the Secretary of State so it is accepted by the receiving embassy, PSA office, or immigration authority.
Common reasons people need this
Affidavits of support for a relative’s visa application — U.S. tourist or immigrant visas, Philippine 13(a) spouse visas, student visas, or special resident retiree visas — documenting your income, assets, and commitment to support the applicant.
Affidavits filed alongside Philippine marriage license applications, often with CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage), affidavits of single status, parental consent for marriage, or sponsor support for fiancé / fiancée visas.
Sworn parental consent for a Filipino minor traveling to or from the Philippines with one parent, a relative, or another adult — required by airlines, the Bureau of Immigration (DSWD travel clearance), and destination border officers.
Affidavits of financial support for a Philippine-based student, dependent relative, or family member — used by schools, immigration, and the receiving agency to verify ongoing commitment.
How it works
Send us your draft affidavit so we can confirm it has a jurat block, sworn-statement language (“I declare under penalty of perjury…”), and any required Philippine consulate or agency formatting before you sign.
We meet you in Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura County. You present current government photo ID, raise your right hand, swear to the truth of the statement, and sign in front of the notary, who applies the California jurat.
We submit the notarized affidavit to the California Secretary of State for apostille, then ship it back to you or directly to the recipient — embassy, PSA office, Philippine school, or family member — by tracked courier.
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Affidavit of Support / Consent Apostille FAQ
No. The U.S. immigration Form I-864 is a federal document with its own rules — it does not require apostille because it goes to USCIS. The affidavit of support we notarize and apostille is a separate document used by Philippine agencies (PSA, embassies, schools) or by U.S. consular offices when supporting a Philippine-based applicant. They serve different purposes.
Often, yes — especially if one party is a foreign national or has been married before. Philippine civil registries commonly require notarized and apostilled affidavits of support, single status, or parental consent (for parties under 25), in addition to CENOMAR. Confirm with the PSA office or local civil registrar where the marriage license is being issued.
For minors traveling alone or with someone other than a parent or legal guardian, the Philippine DSWD often requires a travel clearance. A notarized and apostilled affidavit of parental consent supports the DSWD application but does not replace it. Your PH family or travel agent can confirm whether DSWD clearance is needed.
Yes — affidavits of support often include specific financial information: annual income, employer, savings balance, real estate holdings, and a statement of commitment. Attach supporting documents (tax returns, pay stubs, bank letters) if the receiving agency requires them — they can be referenced in the affidavit and apostilled together as one package.
Yes — joint affidavits of support (e.g., from both parents supporting a child’s visa) are common. Both signers appear in front of the notary together, present their own IDs, and swear to the truth of the statement. The notary applies a single jurat covering both signatures.
Since the Philippines joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2019, the apostille is accepted in place of consularization (red ribbon) by Philippine agencies, embassies, and most receiving institutions. Some U.S. consular offices and visa-processing centers still request additional consular notarization in specific cases — confirm with the receiving office before you book.
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