Notarial Rules and Fees

Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Court
Manila
EN BANC
A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC

2004 Rules on Notarial Practice
RESOLUTION
Acting on the compliance dated 05 July 2004 and on the proposed Rules on Notarial Practice of 2004
submitted by the Sub-Committee for the Study, Drafting and Formulation of the Rules Governing the
Appointment of Notaries Public and the Performance and Exercise of Their Official Functions, of the
Committees on Revision of the Rules of Court and on Legal Education and Bar Matters, the Court Resolved to
APPROVE the proposed Rules on Notarial Practice of 2004, with modifications, thus: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
2004 RULES ON NOTARIAL PRACTICE
RULE I
IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION 1. Title. - These Rules shall be known as the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice.
SEC. 2. Purposes. - These Rules shall be applied and construed to advance the following purposes: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
(a) to promote, serve, and protect public interest; chan robles virtual law library
(b) to simplify, clarify, and modernize the rules governing notaries public; and
(c) to foster ethical conduct among notaries public. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 3. Interpretation. - Unless the context of these Rules otherwise indicates, words in the singular include
the plural, and words in the plural include the singular.
RULE II
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1. Acknowledgment. - Acknowledgment refers to an act in which an individual on a single

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(a) appears in person before the notary public and presents an integrally complete instrument or document;
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(b) is attested to be personally known to the notary public or identified by the notary public through
competent evidence of identity as defined by these Rules; and -
(c) represents to the notary public that the signature on the instrument or document was voluntarily affixed
by him for the purposes stated in the instrument or document, declares that he has executed the instrument
or document as his free and voluntary act and deed, and, if he acts in a particular representative capacity, that
he has the authority to sign in that capacity.
SEC. 2. Affirmation or Oath. - The term Affirmation or Oath refers to an act in which an individual on a
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(a) appears in person before the notary public; chan robles virtual law library
(b) is personally known to the notary public or identified by the notary public through competent evidence of
identity as defined by these Rules; and chan robles virtual law library
(c) avows under penalty of law to the whole truth of the contents of the instrument or document.
SEC. 3. Commission. - Commission refers to the grant of authority to perform notarial acts and to the
written evidence of the authority.
SEC. 4. Copy Certification. - Copy Certification refers to a notarial act in which a notary public: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
(a) is presented with an instrument or document that is neither a vital record, a public record, nor publicly
recordable;
(b) copies or supervises the copying of the instrument or document;
(c) compares the instrument or document with the copy; and
(d) determines that the copy is accurate and complete.
SEC. 5. Notarial Register. - Notarial Register refers to a permanently bound book with numbered pages
containing a chronological record of notarial acts performed by a notary public. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 6. Jurat. - Jurat refers to an act in which an individual on a single occasion: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(a) appears in person before the notary public and presents an instrument or document;
identity as defined by these Rules; chan robles virtual law library
(c) signs the instrument or document in the presence of the notary; and
(d) takes an oath or affirmation before the notary public as to such instrument or document.
SEC. 7. Notarial Act and Notarization. - Notarial Act and Notarization refer to any act that a notary public
is empowered to perform under these Rules.
SEC. 8. Notarial Certificate. - Notarial Certificate refers to the part of, or attachment to, a notarized
instrument or document that is completed by the notary public, bears the notary's signature and seal, and
states the facts attested to by the notary public in a particular notarization as provided for by these Rules.
SEC. 9. Notary Public and Notary. - Notary Public and Notary refer to any person commissioned to
perform official acts under these Rules.cralaw
SEC. 10. Principal. - Principal refers to a person appearing before the notary public whose act is the subject
of notarization. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 11. Regular Place of Work or Business. - The term regular place of work or business refers to a
stationary office in the city or province wherein the notary public renders legal and notarial services. chan
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SEC. 12. Competent Evidence of Identity. - The phrase competent evidence of identity refers to the
identification of an individual based on:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
(a) at least one current identification document issued by an official agency bearing the photograph and
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(b) the oath or affirmation of one credible witness not privy to the instrument, document or transaction who
is personally known to the notary public and who personally knows the individual, or of two credible
witnesses neither of whom is privy to the instrument, document or transaction who each personally knows
the individual and shows to the notary public documentary identification.
SEC. 13. Official Seal or Seal. - Official seal or Seal refers to a device for affixing a mark, image or
impression on all papers officially signed by the notary public conforming the requisites prescribed by these
Rules.
SEC. 14. Signature Witnessing. - The term signature witnessing refers to a notarial act in which an
individual on a single occasion: chan robles virtual law library
(a) appears in person before the notary public and presents an instrument or document;
identity as defined by these Rules; and chan robles virtual law library
(c) signs the instrument or document in the presence of the notary public.
SEC. 15. Court. - Court refers to the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
SEC. 16. Petitioner. - Petitioner refers to a person who applies for a notarial commission. cralaw
SEC. 17. Office of the Court Administrator. - Office of the Court Administrator refers to the Office of the
Court Administrator of the Supreme Court. cralaw
SEC. 18. Executive Judge. - Executive Judge refers to the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court of a
city or province who issues a notarial commission. cralaw
SEC. 19. Vendor. - Vendor under these Rules refers to a seller of a notarial seal and shall include a
wholesaler or retailer. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 20. Manufacturer. - Manufacturer under these Rules refers to one who produces a notarial seal and
shall include an engraver and seal maker. chan robles virtual law library
RULE III
COMMISSIONING OF NOTARY PUBLIC
SECTION 1. Qualifications. - A notarial commission may be issued by an Executive Judge to any qualified
person who submits a petition in accordance with these Rules. chan robles virtual law library
To be eligible for commissioning as notary public, the petitioner: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(1) must be a citizen of the Philippines; chan robles virtual law library
(2) must be over twenty-one (21) years of age; chan robles virtual law library
(3) must be a resident in the Philippines for at least one (1) year and maintains a regular place of work or
business in the city or province where the commission is to be issued; chan robles virtual law library
(4) must be a member of the Philippine Bar in good standing with clearances from the Office of the Bar
Confidant of the Supreme Court and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines; and
(5) must not have been convicted in the first instance of any crime involving moral turpitude.
SEC. 2. Form of the Petition and Supporting Documents. - Every petition for a notarial commission shall be in
writing, verified, and shall include the following: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(a) a statement containing the petitioner's personal qualifications, including the petitioner's date of birth,
residence, telephone number, professional tax receipt, roll of attorney's number and IBP membership
number;
(b) certification of good moral character of the petitioner by at least two (2) executive officers of the local
chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines where he is applying for commission;
(c) proof of payment for the filing of the petition as required by these Rules; and
(d) three (3) passport-size color photographs with light background taken within thirty (30) days of the
application. The photograph should not be retouched. The petitioner shall sign his name at the bottom part of
the photographs.
SEC. 3. Application Fee. - Every petitioner for a notarial commission shall pay the application fee as prescribed
in the Rules of Court. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 4. Summary Hearing on the Petition. - The Executive Judge shall conduct a summary hearing on the
petition and shall grant the same if:
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(a) the petition is sufficient in form and substance;

(b) the petitioner proves the allegations contained in the petition; and
(c) the petitioner establishes to the satisfaction of the Executive Judge that he has read and fully understood
these Rules.
The Executive Judge shall forthwith issue a commission and a Certificate of Authorization to Purchase a
Notarial Seal in favor of the petitioner. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 5. Notice of Summary Hearing. -
(a) The notice of summary hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or
province where the hearing shall be conducted and posted in a conspicuous place in the offices of the
Executive Judge and of the Clerk of Court. The cost of the publication shall be borne by the petitioner. The
notice may include more than one petitioner.
(b) The notice shall be substantially in the following form: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the petition for notarial commission of (name of petitioner)
shall be held on (date) at (place) at (time). Any person who has any cause or reason to object to the grant of
the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned before the date of the
summary hearing. chan robles virtual law library
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Executive Judge
SEC. 6. Opposition to Petition. - Any person who has any cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition
may file a verified written opposition thereto. The opposition must be received by the Executive Judge before
the date of the summary hearing. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 7. Form of Notarial Commission. - The commissioning of a notary public shall be in a formal order signed
by the Executive Judge substantially in the following form: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF ______________
This is to certify that (name of notary public) of (regular place of work or business) in (city or province) was
on this (date) day of (month) two thousand and (year) commissioned by the undersigned as a notary public,
within and for the said jurisdiction, for a term ending the thirty-first day of December (year) chan robles
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________________________
Executive Judge
SEC. 8. Period Of Validity of Certificate of Authorization to Purchase a Notarial Seal. - The Certificate of
Authorization to Purchase a Notarial Seal shall be valid for a period of three (3) months from date of issue,
unless extended by the Executive Judge.
A mark, image or impression of the seal that may be purchased by the notary public pursuant to the
Certificate shall be presented to the Executive Judge for approval prior to use. cralaw
SEC. 9. Form of Certificate of Authorization to Purchase a Notarial Seal. - The Certificate of Authorization to
Purchase a Notarial Seal shall substantially be in the following form: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF_____________ chan robles virtual law library
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION
TO PURCHASE A NOTARIAL SEAL chan robles virtual law library
This is to authorize (name of notary public) of (city or province) who was commissioned by the undersigned
as a notary public, within and for the said jurisdiction, for a term ending, the thirty-first of December (year) to
purchase a notarial seal. chan robles virtual law library
Issued this (day) of (month) (year).
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Executive Judge
SEC. 10. Official Seal of Notary Public. - Every person commissioned as notary public shall have only one
official seal of office in accordance with these Rules.
SEC. 11. Jurisdiction and Term. - A person commissioned as notary public may perform notarial acts in any
place within the territorial jurisdiction of the commissioning court for a period of two (2) years commencing
the first day of January of the year in which the commissioning is made, unless earlier revoked or the notary
public has resigned under these Rules and the Rules of Court. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 12. Register of Notaries Public. - The Executive Judge shall keep and maintain a Register of Notaries
Public in his jurisdiction which shall contain, among others, the dates of issuance or revocation or suspension
of notarial commissions, and the resignation or death of notaries public. The Executive Judge shall furnish the
Office of the Court Administrator information and data recorded in the register of notaries public. The Office of
the Court Administrator shall keep a permanent, complete and updated database of such records. chan robles
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SEC. 13. Renewal of Commission. - A notary public may file a written application with the Executive Judge for
the renewal of his commission within forty-five (45) days before the expiration thereof. A mark, image or
impression of the seal of the notary public shall be attached to the application. cralaw
Failure to file said application will result in the deletion of the name of the notary public in the register of
notaries public.
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The notary public thus removed from the Register of Notaries Public may only be reinstated therein after he is
issued a new commission in accordance with these Rules. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 14. Action on Application for Renewal of Commission. - The Executive Judge shall, upon payment of the
application fee mentioned in Section 3 above of this Rule, act on an application for the renewal of a
commission within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof. If the application is denied, the Executive Judge shall
state the reasons therefor.cralaw
RULE IV
POWERS AND LIMITATIONS OF NOTARIES PUBLIC
SECTION 1. Powers. - (a) A notary public is empowered to perform the following notarial acts: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(1) acknowledgments;
(2) oaths and affirmations;
(3) jurats; chan robles virtual law library
(4) signature witnessings;
(5) copy certifications; and
(6) any other act authorized by these Rules.
(b) A notary public is authorized to certify the affixing of a signature by thumb or other mark on an
instrument or document presented for notarization if: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(1) the thumb or other mark is affixed in the presence of the notary public and of two (2) disinterested and
unaffected witnesses to the instrument or document;
(2) both witnesses sign their own names in addition to the thumb or other mark;
(3) the notary public writes below the thumb or other mark: "Thumb or Other Mark affixed by (name of
signatory by mark) in the presence of (names and addresses of witnesses) and undersigned notary public";
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(4) the notary public notarizes the signature by thumb or other mark through an acknowledgment, jurat, or
signature witnessing.
(c) A notary public is authorized to sign on behalf of a person who is physically unable to sign or make a mark
on an instrument or document if: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
(1) the notary public is directed by the person unable to sign or make a mark to sign on his behalf;
(2) the signature of the notary public is affixed in the presence of two disinterested and unaffected witnesses
to the instrument or document;
(3) both witnesses sign their own names ;
(4) the notary public writes below his signature: Signature affixed by notary in presence of (names and
addresses of person and two [2] witnesses); and
(5) the notary public notarizes his signature by acknowledgment or jurat.
SEC. 2. Prohibitions. - (a) A notary public shall not perform a notarial act outside his regular place of work or
business; provided, however, that on certain exceptional occasions or situations, a notarial act may be
performed at the request of the parties in the following sites located within his territorial jurisdiction: chan
(1) public offices, convention halls, and similar places where oaths of office may be administered;
(2) public function areas in hotels and similar places for the signing of instruments or documents requiring
notarization;
(3) hospitals and other medical institutions where a party to an instrument or document is confined for
treatment; and
(4) any place where a party to an instrument or document requiring notarization is under detention.
(b) A person shall not perform a notarial act if the person involved as signatory to the instrument or document
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(1) is not in the notary's presence personally at the time of the notarization; and
(2) is not personally known to the notary public or otherwise identified by the notary public through
competent evidence of identity as defined by these Rules. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 3. Disqualifications. - A notary public is disqualified from performing a notarial act if he: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(a) is a party to the instrument or document that is to be notarized; chan robles virtual law library
(b) will receive, as a direct or indirect result, any commission, fee, advantage, right, title, interest, cash,
property, or other consideration, except as provided by these Rules and by law; or
(c) is a spouse, common-law partner, ancestor, descendant, or relative by affinity or consanguinity of the
principal within the fourth civil degree. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 4. Refusal to Notarize. - A notary public shall not perform any notarial act described in these Rules for
any person requesting such an act even if he tenders the appropriate fee specified by these Rules if: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
(a) the notary knows or has good reason to believe that the notarial act or transaction is unlawful or
immoral;
(b) the signatory shows a demeanor which engenders in the mind of the notary public reasonable doubt as to
the former's knowledge of the consequences of the transaction requiring a notarial act; and
(c) in the notary's judgment, the signatory is not acting of his or her own free will.
SEC. 5. False or Incomplete Certificate. - A notary public shall not: chan robles virtual law library
(a) execute a certificate containing information known or believed by the notary to be false.
(b) affix an official signature or seal on a notarial certificate that is incomplete. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 6. Improper Instruments or Documents. - A notary public shall not notarize: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(a) a blank or incomplete instrument or document; or chan robles virtual law library
(b) an instrument or document without appropriate notarial certification.
RULE V
FEES OF NOTARY PUBLIC
SECTION 1. Imposition and Waiver of Fees. - For performing a notarial act, a notary public may charge the
maximum fee as prescribed by the Supreme Court unless he waives the fee in whole or in part.
SEC. 2. Travel Fees and Expenses. - A notary public may charge travel fees and expenses separate and apart
from the notarial fees prescribed in the preceding section when traveling to perform a notarial act if the
notary public and the person requesting the notarial act agree prior to the travel. cralaw
SEC. 3. Prohibited Fees. No fee or compensation of any kind, except those expressly prescribed and allowed
herein, shall be collected or received for any notarial service.cralaw
SEC. 4. Payment or Refund of Fees. - A notary public shall not require payment of any fees specified herein
prior to the performance of a notarial act unless otherwise agreed upon. chan robles virtual law library
Any travel fees and expenses paid to a notary public prior to the performance of a notarial act are not subject
to refund if the notary public had already traveled but failed to complete in whole or in part the notarial act
for reasons beyond his control and without negligence on his part. cralaw
SEC. 5. Notice of Fees. - A notary public who charges a fee for notarial services shall issue a receipt registered
with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and keep a journal of notarial fees. He shall enter in the journal all fees
charged for services rendered. chan robles virtual law library
A notary public shall post in a conspicuous place in his office a complete schedule of chargeable notarial fees. cralaw
RULE VI
NOTARIAL REGISTER
SECTION 1. Form of Notarial Register. - (a) A notary public shall keep, maintain, protect and provide for lawful
inspection as provided in these Rules, a chronological official notarial register of notarial acts consisting of a
permanently bound book with numbered pages. chan robles virtual law library
The register shall be kept in books to be furnished by the Solicitor General to any notary public upon request
and upon payment of the cost thereof. The register shall be duly paged, and on the first page, the Solicitor
General shall certify the number of pages of which the book consists. cralaw
For purposes of this provision, a Memorandum of Agreement or Understanding may be entered into by the
Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Court Administrator. chan robles virtual law library
(b) A notary public shall keep only one active notarial register at any given time. cralaw
SEC. 2. Entries in the Notarial Register. - (a) For every notarial act, the notary shall record in the notarial
register at the time of notarization the following: chan robles virtual law library
(1) the entry number and page number; chan robles virtual law library
(2) the date and time of day of the notarial act;
(3) the type of notarial act; chan robles virtual law library
(4) the title or description of the instrument, document or proceeding;
(5) the name and address of each principal; chan robles virtual law library
(6) the competent evidence of identity as defined by these Rules if the signatory is not
personally known to the notary; chan robles virtual law library
(7) the name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity;
(8) the fee charged for the notarial act;
(9) the address where the notarization was performed if not in the notary's regular place of work or business;
and
(10) any other circumstance the notary public may deem of significance or relevance.
(b) A notary public shall record in the notarial register the reasons and circumstances for not completing a
notarial act.
(c) A notary public shall record in the notarial register the circumstances of any request to inspect or copy an
entry in the notarial register, including the requester's name, address, signature, thumbmark or other
recognized identifier, and evidence of identity. The reasons for refusal to allow inspection or copying of a
journal entry shall also be recorded. cralaw
(d) When the instrument or document is a contract, the notary public shall keep an original copy thereof as
part of his records and enter in said records a brief description of the substance thereof and shall give to each
entry a consecutive number, beginning with number one in each calendar year. He shall also retain a duplicate
original copy for the Clerk of Court.cralaw
(e) The notary public shall give to each instrument or document executed, sworn to, or acknowledged before
him a number corresponding to the one in his register, and shall also state on the instrument or document the
page/s of his register on which the same is recorded. No blank line shall be left between entries. cralaw
(f) In case of a protest of any draft, bill of exchange or promissory note, the notary public shall make a full
and true record of all proceedings in relation thereto and shall note therein whether the demand for the sum
of money was made, by whom, when, and where; whether he presented such draft, bill or note; whether
notices were given, to whom and in what manner; where the same was made, when and to whom and where
directed; and of every other fact touching the same. cralaw
(g) At the end of each week, the notary public shall certify in his notarial register the number of instruments
or documents executed, sworn to, acknowledged, or protested before him; or if none, this certificate shall
show this fact.cralaw
(h) A certified copy of each month's entries and a duplicate original copy of any instrument acknowledged
before the notary public shall, within the first ten (10) days of the month following, be forwarded to the Clerk
of Court and shall be under the responsibility of such officer. If there is no entry to certify for the month, the
notary shall forward a statement to this effect in lieu of certified copies herein required. cralaw
SEC. 3. Signatures and Thumbmarks. - At the time of notarization, the notary's notarial register shall be
signed or a thumb or other mark affixed by each: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(a) principal;
(b) credible witness swearing or affirming to the identity of a principal; and
(c) witness to a signature by thumb or other mark, or to a signing by the notary public on behalf of a person
physically unable to sign.
SEC. 4. Inspection, Copying and Disposal. - (a) In the notary's presence, any person may inspect an entry in
the notarial register, during regular business hours, provided;
(1) the person's identity is personally known to the notary public or proven through competent evidence of
identity as defined in these Rules;
(2) the person affixes a signature and thumb or other mark or other recognized identifier, in the notarial
register in a separate, dated entry;
(3) the person specifies the month, year, type of instrument or document, and name of the principal in the
notarial act or acts sought; and
(4) the person is shown only the entry or entries specified by him.
(b) The notarial register may be examined by a law enforcement officer in the course of an official
investigation or by virtue of a court order.
(c) If the notary public has a reasonable ground to believe that a person has a criminal intent or wrongful
motive in requesting information from the notarial register, the notary shall deny access to any entry or
entries therein. cralaw
SEC. 5. Loss, Destruction or Damage of Notarial Register. - (a) In case the notarial register is stolen, lost,
destroyed, damaged, or otherwise rendered unusable or illegible as a record of notarial acts, the notary public
shall, within ten (10) days after informing the appropriate law enforcement agency in the case of theft or
vandalism, notify the Executive Judge by any means providing a proper receipt or acknowledgment, including
registered mail and also provide a copy or number of any pertinent police report. cralaw
(b) Upon revocation or expiration of a notarial commission, or death of the notary public, the notarial register
and notarial records shall immediately be delivered to the office of the Executive Judge. cralaw
SEC. 6. Issuance of Certified True Copies. - The notary public shall supply a certified true copy of the notarial
record, or any part thereof, to any person applying for such copy upon payment of the legal fees. cralaw
RULE VII
SIGNATURE AND SEAL OF NOTARY PUBLIC
SECTION 1. Official Signature. In notarizing a paper instrument or document, a notary public shall: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(a) sign by hand on the notarial certificate only the name indicated and as appearing on the notary's
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(b) not sign using a facsimile stamp or printing device; and
(c) affix his official signature only at the time the notarial act is performed.
SEC. 2. Official Seal. - (a) Every person commissioned as notary public shall have a seal of office, to be
procured at his own expense, which shall not be possessed or owned by any other person. It shall be of metal,
circular in shape, two inches in diameter, and shall have the name of the city or province and the word
Philippines and his own name on the margin and the roll of attorney's number on the face thereof, with the
words "notary public" across the center. A mark, image or impression of such seal shall be made directly on
the paper or parchment on which the writing appears.
(b) The official seal shall be affixed only at the time the notarial act is performed and shall be clearly
impressed by the notary public on every page of the instrument or document notarized. chan robles virtual
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(c) When not in use, the official seal shall be kept safe and secure and shall be accessible only to the notary
public or the person duly authorized by him. chan robles virtual law library
(d) Within five (5) days after the official seal of a notary public is stolen, lost, damaged or other otherwise
rendered unserviceable in affixing a legible image, the notary public, after informing the appropriate law
enforcement agency, shall notify the Executive Judge in writing, providing proper receipt or acknowledgment,
including registered mail, and in the event of a crime committed, provide a copy or entry number of the
appropriate police record. Upon receipt of such notice, if found in order by the Executive Judge, the latter shall
order the notary public to cause notice of such loss or damage to be published, once a week for three (3)
consecutive weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or province where the notary public is
commissioned. Thereafter, the Executive Judge shall issue to the notary public a new Certificate of
Authorization to Purchase a Notarial Seal. cralaw
(e) Within five (5) days after the death or resignation of the notary public, or the revocation or expiration of a
notarial commission, the official seal shall be surrendered to the Executive Judge and shall be destroyed or
defaced in public during office hours. In the event that the missing, lost or damaged seal is later found or
surrendered, it shall be delivered by the notary public to the Executive Judge to be disposed of in accordance
with this section. Failure to effect such surrender shall constitute contempt of court. In the event of death of
the notary public, the person in possession of the official seal shall have the duty to surrender it to the
Executive Judge. cralaw
SEC. 3. Seal Image. - The notary public shall affix a single, clear, legible, permanent, and photographically
reproducible mark, image or impression of the official seal beside his signature on the notarial certificate of a
paper instrument or document. cralaw
SEC. 4. Obtaining and Providing Seal. - (a) A vendor or manufacturer of notarial seals may not sell said
product without a written authorization from the Executive Judge. cralaw
(b) Upon written application and after payment of the application fee, the Executive Judge may issue an
authorization to sell to a vendor or manufacturer of notarial seals after verification and investigation of the
latter's qualifications. The Executive Judge shall charge an authorization fee in the amount of PhP 4,000 for
the vendor and PhP 8,000 for the manufacturer. If a manufacturer is also a vendor, he shall only pay the
manufacturer's authorization fee. cralaw
(c) The authorization shall be in effect for a period of four (4) years from the date of its issuance and may be
renewed by the Executive Judge for a similar period upon payment of the authorization fee mentioned in the
preceding paragraph. cralaw
(d) A vendor or manufacturer shall not sell a seal to a buyer except upon submission of a certified copy of the
commission and the Certificate of Authorization to Purchase a Notarial Seal issued by the Executive Judge. A
notary public obtaining a new seal as a result of change of name shall present to the vendor or manufacturer a
certified copy of the Confirmation of the Change of Name issued by the Executive Judge. cralaw
(e) Only one seal may be sold by a vendor or manufacturer for each Certificate of Authorization to Purchase a
Notarial Seal.
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(f) After the sale, the vendor or manufacturer shall affix a mark, image or impression of the seal to the
Certificate of Authorization to Purchase a Notarial Seal and submit the completed Certificate to the Executive
Judge. Copies of the Certificate of Authorization to Purchase a Notarial Seal and the buyer's commission shall
be kept in the files of the vendor or manufacturer for four (4) years after the sale. cralaw
(g) A notary public obtaining a new seal as a result of change of name shall present to the vendor a certified
copy of the order confirming the change of name issued by the Executive Judge. cralaw
RULE VIII
NOTARIAL CERTIFICATES
SECTION 1. Form of Notarial Certificate. - The notarial form used for any notarial instrument or document
shall conform to all the requisites prescribed herein, the Rules of Court and all other provisions of issuances
by the Supreme Court and in applicable laws. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 2. Contents of the Concluding Part of the Notarial Certificate. The notarial certificate shall include the
following: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(a) the name of the notary public as exactly indicated in the commission;
(b) the serial number of the commission of the notary public;
(c) the words "Notary Public" and the province or city where the notary public is commissioned, the
expiration date of the commission, the office address of the notary public; and
(d) the roll of attorney's number, the professional tax receipt number and the place and date of issuance
thereof, and the IBP membership number.
RULE IX
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF NOTARIES PUBLIC
SECTION 1. Certificate of Authority for a Notarial Act. - A certificate of authority evidencing the authenticity of
the official seal and signature of a notary public shall be issued by the Executive Judge upon request in
substantially the following form: chan robles virtual law library
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR A NOTARIAL ACT
I, (name, title, jurisdiction of the Executive Judge), certify that (name of notary public), the person named in
the seal and signature on the attached document, is a Notary Public in and for the
(City/Municipality/Province) of the Republic of the Philippines and authorized to act as such at the time of the
document's notarization. chan robles virtual law library
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have affixed below my signature and seal of this office this (date) day of (month)
(year).chanrobles chan robles
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_________________
(official signature)
(seal of Executive Judge)
RULE X
CHANGES OF STATUS OF NOTARY PUBLIC
SECTION 1. Change of Name and Address. -
Within ten (10) days after the change of name of the notary public by court order or by marriage, or after
ceasing to maintain the regular place of work or business, the notary public shall submit a signed and dated
notice of such fact to the Executive Judge.
The notary public shall not notarize until: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(a) he receives from the Executive Judge a confirmation of the new name of the notary public and/or change
of regular place of work or business; and
(b) a new seal bearing the new name has been obtained.
The foregoing notwithstanding, until the aforementioned steps have been completed, the notary public may
continue to use the former name or regular place of work or business in performing notarial acts for three (3)
months from the date of the change, which may be extended once for valid and just cause by the Executive
Judge for another period not exceeding three (3) months.
SEC. 2. Resignation. - A notary public may resign his commission by personally submitting a written, dated
and signed formal notice to the Executive Judge together with his notarial seal, notarial register and records.
Effective from the date indicated in the notice, he shall immediately cease to perform notarial acts. In the
event of his incapacity to personally appear, the submission of the notice may be performed by his duly
authorized representative. cralaw
SEC. 3. Publication of Resignation. - The Executive Judge shall immediately order the Clerk of Court to post in
a conspicuous place in the offices of the Executive Judge and of the Clerk of Court the names of notaries
public who have resigned their notarial commissions and the effective dates of their resignation. cralaw
RULE XI
REVOCATION OF COMMISSION AND DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
SECTION 1. Revocation and Administrative Sanctions. - (a) The Executive Judge shall revoke a notarial
commission for any ground on which an application for a commission may be denied. chan robles virtual law
library
(b) In addition, the Executive Judge may revoke the commission of, or impose appropriate administrative
sanctions upon, any notary public who: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
(1) fails to keep a notarial register;

(2) fails to make the proper entry or entries in his notarial register concerning his notarial acts;
(3) fails to send the copy of the entries to the Executive Judge within the first ten (10) days of the month
following;
(4) fails to affix to acknowledgments the date of expiration of his commission;
(5) fails to submit his notarial register, when filled, to the Executive Judge;
(6) fails to make his report, within a reasonable time, to the Executive Judge concerning the performance of
his duties, as may be required by the judge;
(7) fails to require the presence of a principal at the time of the notarial act;
(8) fails to identify a principal on the basis of personal knowledge or competent evidence;
(9) executes a false or incomplete certificate under Section 5, Rule IV;
(10) knowingly performs or fails to perform any other act prohibited or mandated by these Rules; and
(11) commits any other dereliction or act which in the judgment of the Executive Judge constitutes good
cause for revocation of commission or imposition of administrative sanction.
(c) Upon verified complaint by an interested, affected or aggrieved person, the notary public shall be required
to file a verified answer to the complaint. If the answer of the notary public is not satisfactory, the Executive
Judge shall conduct a summary hearing. If the allegations of the complaint are not proven, the complaint shall
be dismissed. If the charges are duly established, the Executive Judge shall impose the appropriate
administrative sanctions. In either case, the aggrieved party may appeal the decision to the Supreme Court
for review. Pending the appeal, an order imposing disciplinary sanctions shall be immediately executory,
unless otherwise ordered by the Supreme Court.
(d) The Executive Judge may motu proprio initiate administrative proceedings against a notary public, subject
to the procedures prescribed in paragraph (c) above and impose the appropriate administrative sanctions on
the grounds mentioned in the preceding paragraphs (a) and (b). cralaw
SEC. 2. Supervision and Monitoring of Notaries Public. - The Executive Judge shall at all times exercise
supervision over notaries public and shall closely monitor their activities. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 3. Publication of Revocations and Administrative Sanctions. - The Executive Judge shall immediately
order the Clerk of Court to post in a conspicuous place in the offices of the Executive Judge and of the Clerk of
Court the names of notaries public who have been administratively sanctioned or whose notarial commissions
have been revoked. cralaw
SEC. 4. Death of Notary Public. - If a notary public dies before fulfilling the obligations in Section 4(e), Rule VI
and Section 2(e), Rule VII, the Executive Judge, upon being notified of such death, shall forthwith cause
compliance with the provisions of these sections. chan robles virtual law library
RULE XII
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. Punishable Acts. - The Executive Judge shall cause the prosecution of any person who: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y
(a) knowingly acts or otherwise impersonates a notary public; chan robles virtual law library
(b) knowingly obtains, conceals, defaces, or destroys the seal, notarial register, or official records of a notary
public; and
(c) knowingly solicits, coerces, or in any way influences a notary public to commit official misconduct.
SEC 2. Reports to the Supreme Court. - The Executive Judge concerned shall submit semestral reports to the
Supreme Court on discipline and prosecution of notaries public.
RULE XIII
REPEALING AND EFFECTIVITY PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. Repeal. - All rules and parts of rules, including issuances of the Supreme Court inconsistent
herewith, are hereby repealed or accordingly modified. chan robles virtual law library
SEC. 2. Effective Date. - These Rules shall take effect on the first day of August 2004, and shall be published in
a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines which provides sufficiently wide circulation.
Promulgated this 6th day of July, 2004. chan robles virtual law library
Davide, Jr. C.J., Puno, Vitug, Panganiban, Quisumbing, Ynarez-Santiago, Sandoval-Gutierrez, Carpio, Austria-
Martinez, Corona, Carpio-Morales, Callejo, Sr., Azcuna and Tinga, JJ. c
RULE 141
LEGAL FEES
SECTION 1. Payment of fees. Upon the filing of the pleading or other

application which initiates an action or proceeding, the fees prescribed
therefor shall be paid in full. chan robles virtual law library
Sec. 2. Fees in lien. Where the court in its final judgment awards a claim
not alleged, or a relief different from, or more than that claimed in the
pleading, the party concerned shall pay the additional fees which shall
constitute a lien on the judgment in satisfaction of said lien. The clerk of
court shall assess and collect the corresponding fees. cra law
Sec. 3. Persons authorized to collect legal fees. Except as otherwise

provided in this rule, the officers and persons hereinafter mentioned,
together with their assistants and deputies, may demand, receive, and take
the several fees hereinafter mentioned and allowed for any business by
them respectively done by virtue of their several offices, and no more. All
fees so collected shall be forthwith remitted to the Supreme Court. The
persons herein authorized to collect legal fees shall be accountable officers
and shall be required to post bond in such amount as prescribed by the law. cralaw
Sec. 4. Clerks of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan and

Court of Tax Appeals. cra law
(a) For filing an action or proceeding with the Supreme Court, Court of
Appeals and Sandiganbayan, for each action or proceeding including a
petition or motion for intervention P3,000.00 chan robles virtual law library
(b) For filing an action or proceeding with the Court of Tax Appeals
1. For filing an action or proceeding, including petition for

intervention, and for all services in the same, if the sum claimed or the
amount of disputed tax or customs assessment, inclusive of interest,
penalties and surcharges, damages of whatever kind and attorneys fees or
value of the article of property in seizure cases, is:
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a) Less than P50,000.00 ....... P 750.00
b) P50,000.00 or more but

less than P200,000.00.. 1,000.00
c) P200,000.00 or more but
less than P400,000.00 ... 1,500.00
d) P400,000.00 or more but

less than P600,000.00 ... 2,500.00
e) P600,000.00 or more but

less than P800,000.00 ... 4,000.00
f) P800,000.00 or more but

less than P1,000,000.00 ........ 5,000.00
g) P1,000,000.00 or more but less than

P7,500,000.00
On the first P1,000,000.00, the fee

shall be P5,000.00 and for each
P1,000.00 in excess of P1,000,000.00
but not more than P7,500,000.00 ...... 7.00
h) P7,500,000.00 or more
On the first P7,500,000.00, the fee shall be

P50,500.00 and for each P1,000.00
in excess of P7,500,000.00 .... 10.00
Provided that for assessments beyond P50 million, the filing fee for the
excess shall be the equivalent of one-half (1/2) of one (1%) per centum
i) When the value of the subject matter cannot be estimated

... 5,000.00
2. For filing a petition for review from a decision of the Regional Trial
Court or of the Central Board of Assessment Appeals or a special civil action
with the CTA or an appeal from a decision of a CTA Division to the CTA En
Banc THREE THOUSAND (P3,000.00) PESOS
(c) For the performance of marriage ceremony, including issuance of

certificate of marriage THREE THOUSAND (P3,000.00) PESOS
(d) For the certified copies of any record, judgment or entry thereof for
each page ten (P10.00) pesos AND for ANY certification one hundred
(P100.00) pesos. cralaw
(e) For every search fee of archived cases or those above a years
standing and reading the same ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS
(f) For filing a motion for special raffle FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00)
PESOS
(g) For filing a motion for extension to file a pleading when allowed by the
rules THREE HUNDRED (P300.00) PESOS
(h) For filing a motion for postponement FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00)

PESOS chan robles virtual law library
(i) For filing a motion or asking in the prayer of the pleading the issuance
of provisional remedies under Rules 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 like Temporary
Restraining Order (TRO), writ of preliminary injunction and others ONE
THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS
(j) For personal service of writs, orders and decisions outside Metro
Manila ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS
(k) For personal remand of records to the lower courts FIVE HUNDRED
(P500.00) PESOS
(l) For processing of travel permit ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) pesos
(m) For a commission on all money coming into his hands by these rules,
order or writ of the court and caring for the same two (2%) per centum on
all sums not exceeding forty thousand (P40,000.00) pesos and one and a
half (1 %) per centum on all sums in excess of forty thousand
(P40,000.00) pesos. cra law
Sec. 5. Fees to be paid by the advancing party. The fees of the clerk of
the Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan and Court of Tax Appeals or of the
Supreme Court shall be paid to him at the same time of the entry of the
action or proceeding in the court by the party who enters the same. The
clerk shall in all cases give a receipt for the same and shall enter the amount
received upon his book, specifying the date when received, person from
whom received, name of action in which received and the amount received.
If the fees are not paid, the court may refuse to proceed with the action until
they are paid and may dismiss the action or proceedings. chan robles virtual law library
Sec. 6. Fees of bar candidates.

(a) For filing the application for admission to the bar, whether admitted to
the examination or not, two thousand and two hundred fifty (P2,250.00)
pesos for new applicants, and for repeaters, plus the additional amount of
two hundred (P200.00) pesos multiplied by the number of times the
applicants has failed in the bar examinations;
(b) For admission to the bar, including oath taking, signing of the roll of
attorneys, the issuance of diploma of admission to the Philippine Bar, two
thousand and two hundred fifty (P2,250.00) pesos;
(c) Other Bar Fees. For the issuance of: chanroblesv irt uallawl ibra ry
1. Certification of admission to the Philippine Bar . P 100.00
2. Certificate of good standing (local) . P 100.00
3. Certificate of good standing (foreign) . P 500.00
4. Verification of membership in the bar P 100.00
5. Certificate of grades in the bar examinations .. P 100.00
6. Other certification of records at the Bar Office,

per page ...... P 50.00
7. A duplicate diploma of admission to the

Philippine Bar .. P 500.00
For services in connection with the return of examination notebooks to

examinees, a fee of ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS shall also be charged.
(6a) chan robles virtual law library
Sec. 7. Clerks of Regional Trial Courts-
a) For filing an action or a permissive OR COMPULSORY counter-claim,

CROSS-CLAIM, or money claim against an estate not based on judgment, or
for filing a third-party, fourth-party, etc. complaint, or a complaint-in-
intervention, if the total sum claimed, INCLUSIVE OF INTERESTS,
PENALTIES, SURCHARGES, DAMAGES OF WHATEVER KIND, AND
ATTORNEYS FEES, LITIGATION EXPENSES AND COSTS and/or in cases
involving property, the FAIR MARKET value of the REAL property in litigation
STATED IN THE CURRENT TAX DECLARATION OR CURRENT ZONAL
VALUATION OF THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE, WHICHEVER IS
HIGHER, OR IF THERE IS NONE, THE STATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY IN
LITIGATION OR THE VALUE OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN LITIGATION AS
ALLEGED BY THE CLAIMANT, is: c hanroblesv irt uallawl ibra ry
From effectivity Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Effective Nov.

to Nov. 10, 2004 to Nov. 2005 to Nov. 11, 2006 ****
2004 * 10, 2005 ** 10, 2006 ***
1. Less than P 625.00 P 750.00 P875.00 P 1,000.00
P100,000.00
2. P100,000.00 or 1000.00 1,200.00 1,400.00 1,600.00
more but less than
P150,000.00
3. P150,000.00 or 1,250.00 1.500.00 1,750.00 2,000.00
more but less than
P200,000.00
4. P200,000.00 or 1,875.00 2,250.00 2,625.00 3,000.00
more but less than
P250,000.00
5. P250,000.00 or 2,190.00 2,630.00 3,070.00 3,500.00
more but less than
P300,000.00
6. P300,000.00 or 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 4,000.00
more but less than
P350,000.00
7. P350,000.00 or 2,820.00 3,380.00 4,000.00 4,500.00
more but not than
P400,000.00
8. For each 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00
P1,000.00 in excess
of P400,000.00
If the action involves both a money claim and relief pertaining to property,
then THE fees will be charged on both the amounts claimed and value of
property based on the formula prescribed in this paragraph a. c ralaw
(b) For filing: chan roble svi rtual lawlib rary

From effectivity Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Effective
To Nov. 10, 2004 to 2005 to
Nov. 11,
2004 * Nov. 10, Nov. 10,
2006
2005 ** 2006
****
***
1. Actions where P 750.00 P P P
the value of the 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00
subject matter
cannot be
estimated
2. Special civil 750.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00
actions, except
judicial
foreclosure of
mortgage,
EXPROPRIATION
PROCEEDINGS,
PARTITION AND
QUIETING OF
TITLE which shall
be governed by
paragraph (a)
above
3. All other 750.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00
actions not
involving
property
(c) For filing requests for extrajudicial foreclosure of real estate or chattel
mortgage by the sheriff or notary public, if the amount of the indebtedness,
or the mortgagees claim is: chan roble svi rtual lawlib rary

to Nov. 10, 2004 to 2005 to 11, 2006 ****
2004 * Nov. 10, Nov. 10,
2005 ** 2006 ***
1. Less than P 350.00 P 420.00 P 490.00 P 550.00

P50,000.00
2. P50,000.00 or 500.00 600.00 700.00 800.00
more but less than
P100,000.00
3. P100,000.00 or 625.00 750.00 875.00 1,000.00
more but less than
P150,000.00
4. P150,000.00 or 820.00 975.00 1,140.00 1,300.00
more but less than
P200,000.00
5. P200,000.00 or 1,250.00 1,500.00 1,750.00 2,000.00
more but less than
P250,000.00
6. P250,000.00 or 1,570.00 1,875.00 2,190.00 2,500.00
more but less than
P300,000.00
7. P300,000.00 or 1,875.00 2,250.00 2,625.00 3,000.00
more but not more
than P400,000.00
8. P400,000.00 or 2,190.00 2,630.00 3,070.00 3,500.00
more but less than
P500,000.00
9. P500,000.00 or 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 4,000.00
more but not more
than P1,000,000.00
10. For each 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00
P1,000.00 in excess
of P1,000,000.00
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* The proposed rates be 25% of the pre-2004 legal fees composed of the
Judiciary Development Fund and the original fees. chan robles virtual law library
** The proposed rates correspond to the sum of the current amounts

accruing to the general fund and the Judiciary Development Fund; and 50%
thereof effective from 2004 up to Nov. 10, 2005. cralaw
*** The proposed rates for the period from Nov. 11, 2005 to Nov. 10, 2006
correspond to the sum of the pre-2004 amounts accruing to the general fund
and the Judiciary Development Fund; and 75% thereof. cralaw
**** The proposed rates for the period from Nov. 11, 2006 to Nov. 10, 2007
correspond to the sum of the pre-2004 amounts accruing to the general fund
and the Judiciary Development Fund; and 100% thereof. cralaw
(d) For initiating proceedings for the allowance of wills, granting letters of
administration, appointment of guardians, trustees, and other special
proceedings, the fees payable shall be collected in accordance with the value
of the property involved in the proceedings, which must be stated in the
application or petition, as follows: cha nrob lesvi rtua llawlib ra ry

2004 to Nov. 2005 to Nov. 11, 2006 ****
to Nov. 10, 10, 2005 ** 10, 2006 ***
2004 *
1. Not more than P 2,000.00 P P P 3,500.00

P100,000.00 2,500.00 3,000.00
2.. More than 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 4,000.00
P100,000.00 but less
than P150,000.00
3. P150,000.00 or 2,820.00 3,400.00 4,100.00 4,700.00
more but
less than
P200,000.00
4. P200,000.00 or 3,125.00 3,750.00 4,375.00 5,000.00
more but less than
P250,000.00
5. P250,000.00 or 3,440.00 4,125.00 4,820.00 5,500.00
more butless than
P300,000.00
6. P300,000.00 or 3,750.00 4,500.00 5,250.00 6,000.00
more but less than
P350,000.00
7. P350,000.00 or 4,070.00 4,875.00 5,690.00 6,500.00
more but not more
than P400,000.00
8. For each 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00
P1,000.00 in
excess of
P400,000.00
If the value of the estate as definitely appraised by the court is more than
the value declared in the application, the fees on the difference shall be
paid: Provided, HOWEVER, that a certificate from the clerk of court that the
proper fees had been paid shall be required prior to the closure of the
proceedings. c ralaw
(e) For filing petitions for naturalization or other modes of acquisition of

citizenship, TEN THOUSAND (P10,000.00) PESOS;
(f) For filing petitions for adoption, support, annulment of marriage, legal
separation and other actions or proceedings under the DOMESTIC ADOPTION
ACT OF 1998, THE INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 1995 AND THE
FAMILY CODE, AS FOLLOWS: chanroble svi rtual lawlib rary
(1) WHEN PETITIONER FOR ADOPTION IS A FILIPINO CITIZEN, TWO

THOUSAND (P2,000.00) PESOS;
(2) WHEN PETITIONER FOR ADOPTION IS A FOREIGN NATIONAL, TEN

(3) SUPPORT, FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS;
(4) ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE, DECLARATION OF NULLITY OF

MARRIAGE, OR LEGAL SEPARATION, THREE THOUSAND (P3,000.00) PESOS;
AND
(5) CUSTODY OF MINORS, ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS; chan

If the proceedings involve separation of property, an additional fee

corresponding to the value of the property involved shall be collected,
computed in accordance with the rates for special proceedings. (Letter d of
this section)
(g) For all other special proceedings not concerning property, FIVE
HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS;
(h) For the performance of marriage ceremony, including THE issuance of

THE certificate of marriage, TWO THOUSAND (P2,000.00) PESOS in cities
and ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS in other areas;
(i) For filing an application for commission as notary public, TWO
(j) For certified copies of any paper, record, decree, judgment or entry
thereof for each page, TEN (P10.00) PESOS;
(k) For a commission on all money (excluding cash bond) coming into the
clerks hands by law, rule, order or writ of court, TWO (2%) per centum on
all sums not exceeding forty thousand (P40,000.00) pesos, and ONE AND A
HALF (1.5%) per centum on all sums in excess of forty thousand
(P40,000.00) pesos;
(l) For appeals from Regional Trial Courts to Court of Appeals,

Sandiganbayan, or Supreme Court Three Thousand (P3,000.00) Pesos;
(m) For filing a motion for or asking in the prayer of the pleading the
issuance of provisional remedies under Rule 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 like
Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), writ of preliminary injunction or
attachment and others an additional FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS
shall be collected;
(n) For clearances and certifications issued FIFTY (P50.00) PESOs;
(o) For services performed as ex-officio Notary public TWO HUNDRED

(P200.00) PESOS;
(p) For any other services as clerk not provided in this section. TWO
HUNDRED (P200.00) PESOS shall be collected. c ralaw
Sec. 8. Clerks of Court of the First Level Courts.
(a) For each civil action or proceeding where the value of the subject
matter involved, or the amount of the demand, inclusive of interests,
penalties, surcharges, damages of whatever kind, attorneys fees, litigation
expenses and costs is:c hanro blesvi rt uallawl ibra ry

to Nov. 10, 2004 to Nov. 2005 to Nov. 11, 2006 ****
2004 * 10, 2005 ** 10, 2006 ***
1. Not more than P 190.00 P 225.00 P 270.00 P 300.00
P20,000.00
2. More than 625.00 750.00 875.00 1,000.00
P20,000.00 but not
more than
P100,000.00
3. More than 1,570.00 1,875.00 2,190.00 2,500.00
P100,000.00 but not
more than
P200,000.00
4. More than 2,190.00 2,630.00 3,070.00 3,500.00
P200,000.00 but not
more than
P300,000.00
5. More than 3,125.00 3,750.00 4,375.00 5,000.00
P300,000.00 but not
more than
P400,000.00
In a real action, other than for forcible entry and unlawful detainer, the FAIR
MARKET value of the property STATED IN THE CURRENT TAX DECLARATION
OR CURRENT ZONAL VALUATION OF THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE
or, if not declared for taxation purposes, the estimated value thereof shall be
alleged by the claimant and shall be the basis in computing the fees. chan robles
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(b) For initiating proceedings for the allowance of wills, granting the
letters of administration and settlement of estates of small value, where the
value of the estate is:chan rob lesvi rtual lawlib rary
From effectivity Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Effective

to Nov. 10, 2004 to 2005 to
2004 * Nov. 10, Nov. 11, 2006
Nov. 10, 2006 *** ****
2005 **
1. Not more than P 320.00 P 375.00 P 440.00 P 500.00

P20,000.00
2. More than 1,690.00 2,025.00 2,370.00 2,700.00
P20,000.00 but not
more than
P100,000.00
3. More than 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 4,000.00
P100,000.00 but not
more than
P200,000.00
4. For each 250.00 300.00 350.00 400.00
proceeding other
than the allowance of
wills (probate)
granting of the letter
of administration,
settlement of estates
of small value
(c) For forcible entry and unlawful detainer cases WHERE NO

DAMAGES/COSTS ARE PRAYED FOR, FIVE hundred (P500.00) pesos; AND
IN CASES WHERE INTERESTS, PENALTIES, SURCHARGES, DAMAGES OF

WHATEVER KIND, AND ATTORNEYS FEES ARE PRAYED FOR, AN AMOUNT
EQUIVALENT TO THAT INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS UNDER
SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE COLLECTED, IN ADDITION
TO THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS PROVIDED FOR IN
THIS SUBSECTION. cra law
(d) For all other actions not covered by preceding paragraphs: chan roblesv irtuallawl ib rary
From effectivity Nov. 11, 2004 Nov. 11, 2005 Effective Nov.
to Nov. 10, 2004 to Nov. 10, to Nov. 11, 2006
2005 20,2006
400.00 P500.00 P600.00 P700.00
(e) For filing a motion or asking in the prayer of the pleading the issuance
of provisional remedies under Rules 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 like temporary
restraining order (TRO), writ of preliminary injunction or attachment, an
additional TWO HUNDRED (P250.00) PESOS shall be collected; chan robles virtual
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(f) For appeals in all actions or proceedings, including forcible entry and
detainer cases, taken from the courts of first level and petitions to the 2nd
level courts ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS;
(g) For the performance of marriage ceremony, including THE issuance of

THE certificate of marriage, TWO THOUSAND (P2,000.00) PESOS in cities
and ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS in other areas;
(h) For taking affidavit, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS;
(i) For taking acknowledgement, TWO HUNDRED (P200.00) PESOS;
(j) For taking and certifying depositions, including oaths, per page,
TWENTY (P20.00) PESOS;
k) For certified copies of any PAPER, RECORD, DECREE, JUDGMENT OR

ENTRY THEREOF FOR EACH PAGE, TEN (P10.00) PESOS;
(l) For stamping and registering books as required by Articles Nineteen

and Thirty-Six of the Code of Commerce, each book, FIFTY (P50.00) pesos;
(m) For services performed as ex-officio notary public ONE HUNDRED

(P100.00) PESOS;
(n) FOR A COMMISSION ON ALL MONEY (excluding cash bond) COMING

INTO THE CLERKS HANDS BY LAW, RULE, ORDER OR WRIT OF COURT, TWO
(2%) PER CENTUM ON ALL SUMS NOT EXCEEDING FORTY THOUSAND
(P40,000.00) PESOS, AND ONE AND A HALF (1.5%) PER CENTUM ON ALL
SUMS IN EXCESS OF FORTY THOUSAND (P40,000.00) PESOS;
(o) For clearances and certifications issued FIFTY (P50.00) PESOS;
(p) FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES AS CLERK NOT PROVIDED IN THIS

SECTION, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS SHALL BE COLLECTED. cralaw
Sec. 9. MEDIATION FEES.
A. Trial Courts
The Clerks of Court of the Regional Trial Courts and the First-Level Courts
shall collect the amount of FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) (1) upon the
filing of a Complaint or an Answer with a mediatable permissive or
compulsory counterclaim or cross-claim, complaint-in-intervention, third-
party complaint, fourth-party complaint, etc. in civil cases, a Petition, an
Opposition and a Creditors Claim in Special Proceedings; (2) upon the filing
of a Complaint/Information for offenses covered by the Katarungang
Pambarangay Law, violation of B.P. Blg. 22, estafa and libel cases where
damages are sought; and (3) upon the filing of a Complaint/Information for
quasi-offenses under Title 14 of the Revised Penal Code.cralaw
The Clerks of Court of the First Level Courts shall collect the amount of FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) upon the filing of a Notice of Appeal to the
Regional Trial Court. cra law
The Clerks of Court of the Regional Trial Court shall collect the amount of
ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) upon the filing of a Notice of Appeal to
the Court of Appeals or the Sandiganbayan. c ralaw
B. Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan and Court of Tax Appeals
The Clerks of Court of the Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan and Court of Tax
Appeals shall collect the amount of ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00)
upon the filing of a mediatable case, petition, special civil action, a
comment/answer to the petition or action and the appellees brief. The Clerk
of Court of the Court of Tax Appeals shall also collect the amount of ONE
THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) for the appeals from the decision of a CTA
Division to the CTA En Banc. chan robles virtual law library
Provided that in all cases, a pauper litigant shall be exempt from

contributing to the Mediation Fund. Despite such exemption, the court shall
provide that the unpaid contribution to the Mediation Fund shall be
considered a lien on any monetary award in a judgment favorable to the
pauper litigant. cra law
And provided further, that an accused-appellant shall also be exempt from

contributing to the Mediation Fund. cra law
The amount collected shall be receipted and separated as part of a special

fund to be known as the Mediation Fund and shall accrue to the SC-
PHILJA-PMC Fund, disbursements from which are and shall be pursuant to
guidelines approved by the Supreme Court. c ralaw
The Fund shall be utilized for the promotion of court-annexed mediation and
other relevant modes of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), training of
mediators, payment of mediators fees, and operating expenses of the
Philippine Mediation Center (PMC) units including expenses for technical
assistance and organizations / individuals, transportation/communication
expenses, photocopying, supplies and equipment, expense allowance and
miscellaneous expenses, whenever necessary, subject to auditing rules and
regulations. In view thereof, the mediation fees shall not form part of the
Judiciary Development Fund (JDF) under P.D. No. 1949 nor of the special
allowances granted to justices and judges under Republic Act No. 9227. cralaw
Sec. 10. Sheriffs, PROCESS SERVERS and other persons serving processes.
(a) For serving summons and copy of complaint, for each defendant, TWO
(b) For serving subpoenas in civil action or OTHER proceedings, for each
witness to be served, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS;
(c) For executing a writ of attachment against the property of defendant,

FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS per defendant;
(d) For serving and implementing a temporary restraining order, or writ of

injunction, preliminary or final, of any court, THREE HUNDRED (P300.00)
PESOS per defendant;
(e) For executing a writ of replevin, FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS;
(f) For filing bonds or other instruments of indemnity or security in

provisional remedies, for each bond or instrument, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00)
PESOS;
(g) For executing a writ or process to place a party in possession of real

PROPERTY OR estates, THREE HUNDRED (P300.00) PESOS per property;
(h) For SERVICES RELATING TO THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION

REQUIREMENTS UNDER RULE 39 (EXECUTION, SATISFACTION AND EFFECT
OF JUDGMENTS) and in extrajudicial foreclosure of mortgage by sheriff or
notary public besides the cost of publication, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
(P150.00) PESOS;
(i) For taking inventory of goods levied upon when the inventory is
ordered by the court, THREE HUNDRED (P300.00) PESOS per day or actual
inventory; chan robles virtual law library
(j) For levying on execution on personal or real property, THREE

(k) For issuing a notice of garnishment, for each notice, ONE HUNDRED
(P100.00) PESOS;
(l) For money collected by him actual or constructive (when highest

bidder is the mortgagee and there is no actual collection of money) by order,
execution, attachment, or any other process, judicial or extrajudicial which
shall immediately be turned over to the Clerk of Court, the following sums
shall be paid to the clerk of court to wit:
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(1) On the first four thousand (P4,000.00) pesos, FIVE AND A HALF
(5.5%) per centum;
(2) On all sums in excess of four thousand (P4,000.00) pesos, THREE

(3%) per centum;
In addition to the fees hereinabove fixed, the amount of ONE THOUSAND

(P1,000.00) PESOS shall be deposited with the Clerk of Court upon filing of
the complaint to defray the actual travel expenses of the sheriff, process
server or other court-authorized persons in the service of summons,
subpoena and other court processes that would be issued relative to the trial
of the case. In case the initial deposit of ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00)
PESOS is not sufficient, then the plaintiff or petitioner shall be required to
make an additional deposit. The sheriff, process server or other court
authorized person shall submit to the court for its approval a statement of
the estimated travel expenses for service of summons and court processes.
Once approved, the Clerk of Court shall release the money to said sheriff or
process server. After service, a statement of liquidation shall be submitted
to the court for approval. After rendition of judgment by the court, any
excess from the deposit shall be returned to the party who made the
deposit.cralaw
In case a request to serve the summons and other processes is made to the
Clerk of Court and Ex-officio sheriff who has jurisdiction over the place
where the defendant or the person subject of the process resides, a
reasonable amount shall be withdrawn from said deposit by the Clerk of the
Court issuing the process for the purchase of a postal money order to cover
the actual expenses of the serving sheriff.
c ralaw
With regard to sheriffs expenses in executing writs issued pursuant to court

orders or decisions or safeguarding the property levied upon, attached or
seized, including kilometrage for each kilometer of travel, guards fees,
warehousing and similar charges, the interested party shall pay said
expenses in an amount estimated by the sheriff, subject to the approval of
the court. Upon approval of said estimated expenses, the interested party
shall deposit such amount with the clerk of court and ex-officio sheriff, who
shall disburse the same to the deputy sheriff assigned to effect the process,
subject to liquidation within the same period for rendering a return on the
process. The liquidation shall be approved by the court. Any unspent
amount shall be refunded to the party making the deposit. A full report shall
be submitted by the deputy sheriff assigned with his return, and the sheriffs
expenses shall be taxed as costs against the judgment debtor. cra law
Sec. 11. Stenographers. -- Stenographers shall give certified transcript of
notes taken by them to every person requesting the same upon payment to
the Clerk of Court of (a) TEN (P10.00) PESOS for each page of not less than
two hundred and fifty words before the appeal is taken and (b) FIVE (P5.00)
PESOS for the same page, after the filing of the appeal, provided, however,
that one-third (1/3) of the total charges shall accrue to the Judiciary
Development Fund (JDF) and the remaining two-thirds (2/3) to the
stenographer concerned. (10a)
Sec. 12. Notaries. -- No notary public shall charge or receive for any
service rendered by him any fee, remuneration or compensation in excess of
those expressly prescribed in the following schedule:
(a) For protests of drafts, bills of exchange, or promissory notes for non-
acceptance or non-payment, and for notice thereof, ONE HUNDRED
(P100.00) PESOS; chan robles virtual law library
(b) For the registration of such protest and filing or safekeeping of the
same, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS;
(c) For authenticating powers of attorney, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00)

PESOS;
(d) For sworn statement concerning correctness of any account or other

document, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS;
(e) For each oath of affirmation, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS;
(f) For receiving evidence of indebtedness to be sent outside, ONE

(g) For issuing a certified copy of all or part of his notarial register or
notarial records, for each page, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS;
(h) For taking depositions, for each page, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00)
PESOS; and cra law
(i) For acknowledging other documents not enumerated in this section,

ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS. (11a)
Sec. 13. Other officers taking depositions. -- Other officers taking

depositions shall receive the same compensation as above provided for
notaries public for taking and certifying depositions.
c ralaw
Sec. 14. Witness fees.
(a) Witnesses in the Supreme Court, in the Court of Appeals and in the
Regional Trial Courts and in the 1st level courts, either in actions or special
proceedings, shall be entitled to TWO HUNDRED (P200.00) PESOS per day,
inclusive of ALL EXPENSES;
(b) Fees to which witnesses may be entitled in a civil action shall be

allowed on the certification of the clerk of court or judge of his appearance in
the case. A witness shall not be allowed compensation for his attendance in
more than one case or more than one side of the same case at the same
time, but may elect in which of several cases or on which side of a case,
when he is summoned by both sides, to claim his attendance. A person who
is compelled to attend court on other business shall not be paid as a
witness.c ralaw
Sec. 15. Fees of appraisers. -- Appraisers appointed to appraise the

estate of a ward of a deceased person shall each receive a compensation to
be fixed by the court of NOT LESS THAN three hundred (P300.00) pesos per
day for the time actually and necessarily employed in the performance of
their duties and in making their reports, which fees, in each instance, shall
be paid out of the estate of the ward or deceased person, as the case may
be. Any actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the
performance of their duties of such appraisers may likewise be allowed and
paid out of the estate. chan robles virtual law library
Sec. 16. Fees of commissioners in eminent domain proceedings. -- The

commissioners appointed to appraise land sought to be condemned for
public uses in accordance with these rules shall each receive a compensation
to be fixed by the court of NOT LESS THAN three hundred (P300.00) pesos
per day for the time actually and necessarily employed in the performance of
their duties and in making their report to the court, which fees shall be taxed
as a part of the costs of the proceedings.cra law
Sec. 17. Fees of commissioners in the proceedings for partition of real

estate. -- The commissioners appointed to make partition of real estate
shall each receive a compensation to be fixed by the court of NOT LESS
THAN three hundred (P300.00) pesos per day for the time actually and
necessarily employed in the performance of their duties and in making their
report to the court, which fees shall be taxed as a part of the costs of the
proceedings. c ralaw
Sec. 18. Fees and the account thereof. -- The clerk, under the direction of
the judge, shall keep a book in which shall be entered the items of fees
which have accrued for the transaction of businesses covered by the
provisions of this rule, for which fees are payable, specifying for what
business each time of fees have accrued. Receipts shall be given for all fees
received and they shall be accounted for in the manner provided in relation
to the fees of clerks of courts in actions. The book of fees kept by the clerk
shall be accounted for in the manner provided in relation to the fees of the
clerk of court in inspection of auditing officer and other interested therein. cralaw
Sec. 19. Indigent litigants exempt from payment of legal fees. - Indigent
litigants (a) whose gross income and that of their immediate family do not
exceed an amount double the monthly minimum wage of an employee and
(b) who do not own real property with A FAIR MARKET VALUE AS STATED IN
THE CURRENT TAX DECLARATION of more than THREE hundred thousand
(P300,000.00) pesos shall be exempt from the payment of legal fees. c ralaw
The legal fees shall be a lien on any judgment rendered in the case favorable
to the indigent litigant unless the court otherwise provides. cra law
To be entitled to the exemption herein provided, the litigant shall execute an

affidavit that he and his immediate family do not earn a gross income
abovementioned, nor they own any real property with the fair value
aforementioned, supported by an affidavit of a disinterested person attesting
to the truth of the litigants affidavit. The current tax declaration, if any,
shall be attached to the litigants affidavit.
cra law
Any falsity in the affidavit of litigant or disinterested person shall be

sufficient cause to dismiss the complaint or action or to strike out the
pleading of that party, without prejudice to whatever criminal liability may
have been incurred. (16a)
Sec. 20. In addition to the fees imposed in the preceding sections, a

victim-compensation fee of five (P5.00) pesos pursuant to Rep. Act No. 7309
shall be assessed and collected for the filing of every complaint or petition
initiating an ordinary civil action, special civil action or special proceeding in
the trial courts including civil actions impliedly instituted with criminal
actions under Rule 111 of the Revised Rule of Criminal Procedure where
filing fee is likewise collected. All sums collected shall be remitted to the
Department of Justice every quarter by the Clerk of Court concerned. (18-
A)
Sec. 21. Other fees. -- The following fees shall also be collected by the
clerks of the Regional Trial Courts or courts of the first level, as the case
may be: chan robles virtual law library
(a) In estafa cases where the offended party fails to manifest within
fifteen (15) days following the filing of the information that the civil liability
arising from the crime has been or would be separately prosecuted, or in
violations of BP No. 22 if the amount involved is: chan rob lesvi rtual lawlib rary
From effectivity Nov. Nov. 11, Effective Nov.

to Nov. 10, 11, 2005 11,
2004* 2004 to Nov. 2006****
to Nov. 10,
10, 2006***
2005**
1. Less than P 625.00 P 750.00 P 875.00 P 1,000.00
P100,000.00
2. P100,000.00 1,000.00 1,200.00 1,400.00 1,600.00

or more but
less than
P150,000.00
3. P150,000.00 1,250.00 1,500.00 1,750.00 2,000.00

or more but
less than
P200,000.00
4. P200,000.00 1,875.00 2,250.00 2,625.00 3,000.00

or more but
less than
P250,000.00
5. P250,000.00 2,190.00 2,630.00 3,070.00 3,500.00

or more but
less than
P300,000.00
6. P300,000.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 4,000.00

or more but
less than
P350,000.00
7. P350,000.00 2,820.00 3,400.00 4,100.00 4,700.00

or more but
not more than
P400,000.00
8. For each 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00

P1,000.00 in
excess of
P400,000.00
(b) For motions for postponement (whether verbal or written) after
completion of the pre-trial stage, TWO HUNDRED (P200.00) PESOS for the
first, and an additional FIFTY (P50.00) PESOS for every motion for
postponement thereafter based on that for the immediately preceding
motion. For any other motion, TWO HUNDRED (P200.00) PESOS;
(c) For all types of bonds (cash, surety and property) in criminal and civil
cases, FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS per each bond; chan robles virtual law library
(d) For entries of certificates of sale and final deeds of sale in extra-
judicial foreclosures of mortgages, FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS;
(e) FOR RECEPTION OF EVIDENCE BY THE CLERK OF COURT, FIVE

(f) FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ACCREDITATION OF NEWSPAPERS AND

PERIODICALS SEEKING TO PUBLISH JUDICIAL AND LEGAL NOTICES AND
OTHER SIMILAR ANNOUNCEMENTS, FIVE THOUSAND (P5,000.00) PESOS;
for appeals from decisions of Executive Judge ONE THOUSAND
(P1,000.00) PESOS; and for filing an action for revocations or suspension of
accreditation ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS;
(g) FOR ELECTION CONTESTS INCLUDING ELECTION PROTESTS,

COUNTER-PROTESTS, PROTESTS-IN-INTERVENTION AND QUO WARRANTO
PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING MUNICIPAL OFFICES- THREE THOUSAND
(P3,000.00) PESOS; AND BARANGAY OFFICES- ONE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED (P1,500.00) PESOS. IN ADDITION, THE FILING FEES
PRESCRIBED BY THE COMELEC RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THESE
ACTIONS SHALL ALSO BE COLLECTED AND INDICATED IN THE RECEIPT. cra law
(h) FOR PETITIONS FOR INCLUSION, EXCLUSION OR CORRECTION OF

NAMES OF VOTERS, ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) PESOS;
(i) For petitions for rehabilitation, under the Interim Rules of Procedure
on Corporate Rehabilitation, the fees payable shall be based on the value of
the assets of, or amount of monetary claims against, the debtor, whichever
is higher, which must be declared in the Petition, as follows: chan robles virtual law
library
From effectivity Nov. 11, 2004 Nov. 11, 2005 Effective Nov.
to Nov. 10, to Nov. 10, to Nov. 10, 11, 2006 ****
2004 * 2005 ** 2006 ***
1. Less than P P P P
P10,000,000.00 12,500.00 15,000.00 17,500.00 20,000.00
2. 25,000.00 30,000.00 35,000.00 40,000.00
P10,000,000.00
or more but less
than
P20,000,000.00
3. 37,500.00 45,000.00 52,500.00 60,000.00
P20,000,000.00
or more but less
than
P30,000,000.00
4. 50,000.00 60,000.00 70,000.00 80,000.00
P30,000,000.00
or more but less
than
P40,000,000.00
5. 62,500.00 75,000.00 87,500.00 100,000.00
P40,000,000.00
or more but less
than
P50,000,000.00
6. 75,000.00 90,000.00 105,000.00 120,000.00
P50,000,000.00
or more but less
than
P60,000,000.00
7. 87,500.00 105,000.00 122,500.00 140,000.00
P60,000,000.00
or more but not
more than
P70,000,000.00
8. 100,000.00 120,000.00 140,000.00 160,000.00
P70,000,000.00
or more but less
than
P80,000,000.00
9. 112,500.00 135,000.00 157,500.00 180,000.00
P80,000,000.00
or more but less
than
P90,000,000.00
10. 125,000.00 150,000.00 175,000.00 200,000.00
P90,000,000.00
or more but less
than
P100,000,000.00
11. For each 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00
P10,000.00 in
excess of
P100,000,000.00
The value of the assets shall be based on the fair market value of the real
properties of the petitioner stated in the tax declaration or the zonal value
thereof fixed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue whichever is higher or if
there is none, the stated value of the assets in the petition. In case of
personal property, the value shall be stated by the petitioner in the petition.
If during trial, the court finds that the value of the assets is more or the
monetary claims are higher than the amounts stated in the complaint or
petition, then it shall order the payment of additional fees based thereon. cralaw
(j) FOR PETITIONS FOR THE COMPULSORY CONFINEMENT OF A DRUG

DEPENDENT UNDER SECTION 61 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS
DRUGS ACT OF 2002, THREE HUNDRED (P300.00) PESOS;
(k) For petitions for insolvency or other cases involving intra-corporate

controversies, the fees prescribed under letter a, section 7 shall apply.cralaw
Sec. 22. Government exempt. -- The Republic of the Philippines, its

agencies and instrumentalities are exempt from paying the legal fees
provided in the rule. Local governments and government-owned or
controlled corporations with or without independent charters are not exempt
from paying such fees. chan robles virtual law library
However, all court actions, criminal or civil, instituted at the instance of the
provincial, city or municipal treasurer or assessor under Sec. 280 of the
Local Government Code of 1991 shall be exempt from the payment of court
and sheriffs fees. (page 211 of the Manual for Clerks of Court)

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Republic of the Philippines

A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC

2004 RULES ON NOTARIAL PRACTICE

SECTION 1. Acknowledgment. - Acknowledgment refers to an act in which an individual on a single

To be eligible for commissioning as notary public, the petitioner: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary

(a) the petition is sufficient in form and substance;

SEC. 5. Notice of Summary Hearing. -

(b) The notice shall be substantially in the following form: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrar y

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Issued this (day) of (month) (year).

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR A NOTARIAL ACT

SECTION 1. Change of Name and Address. -

The notary public shall not notarize until: chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary

(1) fails to keep a notarial register;

SECTION 1. Payment of fees. Upon the filing of the pleading or other

Sec. 3. Persons authorized to collect legal fees. Except as otherwise

Sec. 4. Clerks of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan and

1. For filing an action or proceeding, including petition for

a) Less than P50,000.00 ....... P 750.00

b) P50,000.00 or more but

d) P400,000.00 or more but

e) P600,000.00 or more but

f) P800,000.00 or more but

g) P1,000,000.00 or more but less than

On the first P1,000,000.00, the fee

On the first P7,500,000.00, the fee shall be

i) When the value of the subject matter cannot be estimated

(c) For the performance of marriage ceremony, including issuance of

(h) For filing a motion for postponement FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00)

(l) For processing of travel permit ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) pesos

Sec. 6. Fees of bar candidates.

1. Certification of admission to the Philippine Bar . P 100.00

2. Certificate of good standing (local) . P 100.00

3. Certificate of good standing (foreign) . P 500.00

4. Verification of membership in the bar P 100.00

5. Certificate of grades in the bar examinations .. P 100.00

6. Other certification of records at the Bar Office,

7. A duplicate diploma of admission to the

For services in connection with the return of examination notebooks to

Sec. 7. Clerks of Regional Trial Courts-

a) For filing an action or a permissive OR COMPULSORY counter-claim,

From effectivity Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Effective Nov.

(b) For filing: chan roble svi rtual lawlib rary

From effectivity Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Effective Nov.

1. Less than P 350.00 P 420.00 P 490.00 P 550.00

** The proposed rates correspond to the sum of the current amounts

From effectivity Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Effective Nov.

1. Not more than P 2,000.00 P P P 3,500.00

(e) For filing petitions for naturalization or other modes of acquisition of

(1) WHEN PETITIONER FOR ADOPTION IS A FILIPINO CITIZEN, TWO

(2) WHEN PETITIONER FOR ADOPTION IS A FOREIGN NATIONAL, TEN

(3) SUPPORT, FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS;

(4) ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE, DECLARATION OF NULLITY OF

(5) CUSTODY OF MINORS, ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS; chan

If the proceedings involve separation of property, an additional fee

(h) For the performance of marriage ceremony, including THE issuance of

(l) For appeals from Regional Trial Courts to Court of Appeals,

(n) For clearances and certifications issued FIFTY (P50.00) PESOs;

(o) For services performed as ex-officio Notary public TWO HUNDRED

Sec. 8. Clerks of Court of the First Level Courts.

From effectivity Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Effective Nov.

From effectivity Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Effective