There are so many uses of a document should you need it under DFA red ribbon. My sister currently works for the consulate office in Ali Mall branch and this is what I learned from her.
Please be reminded that other local government agencies also serve authentication services under red ribbon too. Why is it important to have your document marked and sealed?
First off, the trust factor when we talk about authenticity, your papers turn unquestionable when bearing the seal and the red ribbon marking by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Meaning, anywhere you use it or for whatever purpose, you can rest assured that there will be no questions asked and your documents shall be considered valid, binding and legally accepted in any government as well as public offices all over the Philippines. I actually had a sample document here from my sister.
It's a SPA made in Japan from the Philippine embassy authorizing me to handle all transactions regarding acquisition of her civil service illegibility certificate and transcript of records in college school. She will be using it for job promotion purposes.
Please also note that many government offices offer the same service like the DFA red ribbon for documents but there is one express authentication online service you can apply for today. I will highlight this particular discussion later in aid of helping OFWs and those living abroad or have migrated to other countries and are looking to have any document under DFA red ribbon.
Other issues may include renewal, expiration, price / fees, location, contact numbers and actual or official website. I will definitely cover these areas to so stay with me as I discuss them below. Remember that there are times you will need the seal for purpose of passport application in any of the authorized offices.
Purposes for Having Documents Under DFA Red Ribbon Marking / Seal
For working abroad
Additional supporting document to an existing possible questionable document
Prove unquestionable singleness
Certification
Ownership of property claims
Establishing identity
Territorial and property legal claims
Proving no derogatory and criminal records
Licensing
Delivery and transfer
Insurance
Foreign documents authentication
Authenticity claim
Local employment
Marriage
Education
Loan application
Certifying true copy
Proving ownership
Legal claims
Personal claims
Acquiring assets and liabilities
Registration purposes
Driving a car and getting a license
Medical
Training
Authorization
Professional licensing exam
Step By Step Procedures for Authentication / Red Ribbon:
Step 1. Fill up application form (maximum of 5 documents per application form only)
Step 2. Present a valid ID upon submission of the documents to the processing window
Step 3. Pay the Php 100.00 authentication fee (per document cost)
Step 4. Return the duplicate copy of the receipt to the processing window
Step 5. Claim the authenticated copy of the document on the release date stated upon presenting the machine-validated receipt at the releasing window
Step 6. Remember to file / claim your documents personally but authorized representatives are allowed provided that proper letter of request and special power of attorney from the applicant. Don’t forget to give a photo copy of the applicant’s valid and updates ID bearing it’s signature as well as representative’s own ID with signature too.
How Much is DFA Red Ribbon Document Authentication Express Service in DFA?
Each document that you want to have under DFA red ribbon or sealed in any agency of the Philippine government had an equivalent cost. The fees will depend usually on how many copies you want to have done with. Yes, its a per copy cost on latest update. Note that this doesn't include any charges for door to door delivery if and should you opt in for a service either from LBC Express or DHL door to door delivery. See my list below.
School Records, Transcript, Diploma and School Forms (137 etc.), Certificates - Php 150.00 - Php 300 per copy
List of Documents that DFA / Government Agencies are Serving Red Ribbon / Authentication:
Birth Certificate – NSO and DFA
Marriage Contract – NSO and DFA
CENOMAR (certificate of non marriage) – NSO and DFA
Death certificate – NSO and DFA
Marriage Contract {Local Civil Registry copy (for not readable, BC, MC, DC)} – NSO and DFA
Certification of Non-Marriage Record (from NSO – Valid only for six months upon issue of document) – NSO and DFA
Certificate of Muslim Tribal Affiliation – OMA, Shari’a Court, NSO, DFA
Certificate of Conversion to Islam – OMA, Shari’a Court, NSO, DFA
Police Clearance – PNP , DFA
NBI Clearance – NBI, DFA
LTO Certificate – LTO, DFA
Driver’s License – LTO, DFA
Report of Rating – PRC, DFA
Certificate of Registration – PRC, DFA
Certification of Good Standing – PRC, DFA
Professional License – PRC, DFA
Community Tax Certificate / Cedula – City Treasurer’s Office, DFA
Barangay Certification/Mayor’s Certification- Barangay Chairman, Mayor, DFA
Barangay Clearances – Barangay Chairman, Mayor, DFA
Voter’s ID/Certificate – COMELEC Manila, DFA
Travel Clearance of a Filipino Minor without Accompanying Parents – DSWD, DFA
Alien Certificate of Registration – Immigrant/Native-Born Residence Certificate – Bureau of Immigration, DFA
College Diploma and Transcript of Records (Collegiate Level) – School, CHED (depending on the region), DFA
College Diploma and Transcript of Records (For State Colleges and University) (Use 1 & 3 CAV signed by the University Registrar) – School, CHED (depending on the region), DFA
Certificate of Enrollment/Report of Grades – School, CHED (depending on the region), DFA
Certification of Graduation – School, CHED (depending on the region), DFA
Secondary/Elementary Diploma and Form 137-A, Special Order – School, DEPED (depending on the region), DFA
Certification of Graduation – School, DEPED (depending on the region), DFA
Certificate of Enrollment/Report of Grades – School, DEPED (depending on the region), DFA
Diploma on Technical and Skills Development Courses – School, TESDA (depending on the region), DFA
Transcript of Records – School, TESDA (depending on the region), DFA
Certificate of Enrollment/Report of Grades – School, TESDA (depending on the region), DFA
Certification of Graduation – School, TESDA (depending on the region), DFA
Medical Certificate – Clinic/Hospital, DOH-BLR, DFA
AIDS-Free Certificate – Clinic/Hospital, DOH-BLR, DFA
Employment Certificates – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Job Description – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Training Certificates – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Agreement/Contract – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Affidavit of Support and Guaranty – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Affidavit of Parental Consent / Single Status – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Affidavit of Loss – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Special Power of Attorney – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
GOSI Forms – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Doctor’s Affidavit – Notary Public, Regional Trial Court, DFA
Court Decision/Court Order/Resolution – Certified true copies of the decision, resolution or order (Regional Trial Court ), Certification from the Office of Court Administrator (Supreme Court), DFA
Certificate of Origin – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Commercial Invoice – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Bill of Lading/Air Way Bill – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Shipping Agent’s Certificate – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Quarantine Clearance Certificate – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Weight Certification/Weight Liqht – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Manufacturer’s Certificate – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Beneficiary Certificate Commodity Clearance – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Insurance Certification – Bureau of Customs, PCCI, DFA
Foreign Documents – Philippine Embassy/Consulate in the country from where the document originated or by the said country’s Embassy or Consulate General based in the Philippines, DFA
Requirements for DFA Red Ribbon Seal
The certified true copy of the document that needs to be authenticated. Authentication must be done by the corresponding office where it was issued. Pay the fee of Php 100.00 for regular processing which takes 5-7 business days and Php 200.00 for rush processing, out by 2-3 business days.
How to Claim DFA-Authenticated Documents?
There are a couple of ways to claim and get your DFA red ribbon sealed document and one is to get it by yourself by personal pick up and the other is by applying for a door to door delivery service either by DHL or LBC. The procedures of claim are stated below for your guidance.
1. You will be given a stub after the application process. Just go back to DFA on the date indicated on the stub. Don 't forget to ask where the claim section is before you leave the cashier or pay counter.
2. Drop your stub on the box beside the “Releasing” Office. A security guard will most likely guide you and get applicant papers.
3. Wait and sit down in the waiting area. Wait for your turn and for your name to be called in the different customer service windows.
Express Application Online
For people who have regular jobs and busy business geeks, there is a ways to get any of your document listed above under DFA red ribbon or by any other local Philippine government agency. This is called as the DFA Express Service and just like any other extra service, you get to pay for your document with a worry-free fee in case you want to apply for this type of service. You can visit this page - http://www.authenticationexpress.com/ for more information, inquiry and questions.