Processing of Petition for Change of Sex, Change of First Name and the Day and Month in the Certificate of Live Birth

Office / Division: Municipal Civil Registrar

Classification: Complex (External Service)

Type of Transaction: Government to Public/Citizens

Who may avail: General Public

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
Checklist of Requirements Where to Secure

1. PSA copy of certificate of live birth sought to be corrected

2. LCR copy of certificate of live birth sought to be corrected

3. Affidavit of publication

4. Newspaper clippings

5. NBI clearance

6. Police clearance

7. Baptismal certificate

8. Medical records

9. Medical certificate stating that the petitioner has not undergone sex change or sex transplant (applicable for change of gender only)

10. Certificate of authenticity in the medical certificate stating that the petitioner has not undergone sex change or sex transplant (applicable for change of gender only)

11. Earliest school records (Elementary school records)

12. Certificate of employment or affidavit of non-employment

1. PSA

2. Client’s Copy from MCR

3. MCR

4. MCR

5. Nearest NBI Office

6. Nearest Police Station

7. Religious Affiliation

8. Licensed Physician

9. Licensed Physician

10. Licensed Physician

11. School where client enrolled

12. Employer (Government/Private)

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE
Client Steps Agency Actions Fees Processing Time Person Responsible
1. Client to approach MCR Staff and submit the required documents. 1.1 Receive and assess clients as to the completeness of required documents None 10 Minutes Assistant Registration Officer
2. Preparation of petition. 2.1 Prepare the petition. None 45 Minutes Registration Officer I
3. Payment for filing fee. 3.1 Issue Receipt. Php 3,000.00 3 Minutes MTO Staff / Revenue Collection Clerk
4. Posting of petition. 4.1 Post the petition. None 10 days posting from the date of application Registration Officer I
5. Decision. 5.1 Decision None Within 5 days after the last day of posting Municipal Civil Registrar