Embassy of Philippines on Bogotá

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Notarials and NBI

The Embassy offers notarial services, including acknowledgments, jurats, certifications, and NBI fingerprinting applications. These services are essential for the legalization of documents for use in legal and consular matters.

1. Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement is a notarial act where an individual declares that they signed a document voluntarily and for the purposes stated in the document. This service is often required for contracts, deeds, and other legal documents.
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2. Jurat

A jurat is a notarial act in which the individual signing the document swears or affirms the truthfulness of the contents of the document. This is commonly used for affidavits and sworn statements.
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3. Certification

Certification is the process by which the embassy authenticates a document, certifying its copy as a true and accurate representation of the original. This is typically required for various legal or consular processes.
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4. NBI Fingerprinting Application

The NBI Fingerprinting Application is necessary for those requiring a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance from the Philippines. This process involves fingerprinting and is often required for various legal, employment, and immigration purposes.
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