Affidavit of Relationship (Philippines)
Document Title
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
AFFIDAVIT OF RELATIONSHIP
Affidavit Body
I, [Affiant Name], [Affiant Age] years of age, [Affiant Civil Status], [Affiant Nationality], and a resident of [Affiant Address], after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, do hereby depose and state that:
1. [Relationship Type] [Subject Name], who was born on [Subject D O B] and currently resides at [Subject Address];
2. The basis for this relationship is as follows: [Relationship Basis]. The common parents or grandparents are: [Common Parents];
3. The following PSA-authenticated civil registry documents support and corroborate the claimed relationship: [Psa Documents];
4. I am executing this Affidavit of Relationship because the primary civil registry documents are unavailable, lost, or require supplementation by sworn testimony, and I am attesting to the family relationship under oath in compliance with the requirements of the requesting agency;
5. I execute this Affidavit of Relationship for the purpose of [Purpose Of Affidavit], and for whatever other legal purpose it may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand this [Execution Date] at [Execution City], Philippines.
Jurat
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ______ day of ______________, 20____ at [Execution City], Philippines. Affiant exhibited to me his/her Community Tax Certificate No. [Affiant C T C], issued at [Affiant C T C Place] on [Affiant C T C Date], and TIN [Affiant T I N].
Doc. No. ______;
Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of 20____.
Affiant
________________
Signature
Notary Public
________________
Signature
What Is a Affidavit of Relationship (Philippines)?
An Affidavit of Relationship in the Philippines provides a formal sworn account of the facts it concerns, executed in the manner the law requires for it to be relied on.
The Social Security System (SSS) requires an Affidavit of Relationship from SSS members designating primary or secondary beneficiaries, particularly when the beneficiary's PSA documents do not clearly establish the relationship. Under SSS Circular No. 2018-003 on beneficiary designation and SSS Form BPN-2001 (Beneficiary Designation Form), an Affidavit of Relationship is required for dependent parents, siblings, or other relatives who are not covered by the standard PSA marriage certificate or birth certificate.
PhilHealth requires an Affidavit of Relationship to enroll a dependent under the member's coverage, under PhilHealth Circular No. 2020-0001 on membership and dependents. For dependent parents, the member's PSA birth certificate and the parent's PSA birth certificate are the primary documents, but an Affidavit of Relationship is required as a supplement when documents are missing or the relationship is not obvious from the names alone.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) requires an Affidavit of Relationship when a taxpayer claims additional personal exemptions for qualified dependents under the NIRC (prior to TRAIN Law, RA 10963) or when a representative claims exemption benefits on behalf of a relative. Under BIR Revenue Regulations No. 10-2008 on personal exemptions, documentary proof of dependency and relationship was required before TRAIN Law simplified the exemption system.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and foreign embassies require an Affidavit of Relationship for visa sponsorship applications where the sponsor must prove a family connection to the visa applicant — particularly for family reunion visas, spousal visas, and parent-child visas to the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, and Schengen countries. The affidavit supplements the PSA-authenticated civil registry documents as corroborating evidence of the claimed relationship.
The legal framework governing the Affidavit of Relationship (Philippines) in Philippines draws on several key statutes and regulatory bodies. Under Philippine law, the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386) governs contractual obligations. The Revised Corporation Code (Republic Act No. 11232) regulates corporate entities through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) govern employment matters. The Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) protect personal data. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) administers tax obligations under the National Internal Revenue Code. Parties executing a Affidavit of Relationship (Philippines) in Philippines should confirm the document reflects current law, including any amendments enacted since the original drafting date. The Civil Code of the Philippines (RA 386) sets the foundational requirements.
When Do You Need a Affidavit of Relationship (Philippines)?
An Affidavit of Relationship in the Philippines is required whenever a government agency or private institution needs documentation of a family connection that cannot be fully established from available civil registry documents.
An Affidavit of Relationship is needed when an SSS member's parent, sibling, or grandchild claims death benefits as a secondary beneficiary and the SSS requires documentation of the family relationship beyond the PSA birth certificate, particularly when the PSA documents show different surnames or name variations that make the relationship unclear.
An Affidavit of Relationship is needed when a Philippine resident sponsor files an Affidavit of Support for a foreign visa application on behalf of a relative — the embassy may require an Affidavit of Relationship to establish the family connection between the sponsor and the visa applicant, supplementing PSA-authenticated civil registry documents.
An Affidavit of Relationship is needed when a relative claims the remains of a deceased person from a hospital, funeral home, or the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the absence of an immediate family member, and the hospital or NBI requires documentation of the claimant's family relationship under DOH hospital regulations.
An Affidavit of Relationship is needed when an heir files an extrajudicial settlement of estate under Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, and the heir's relationship to the deceased is not clearly established from the available civil registry documents — for example, where the deceased left behind only illegitimate children or other relatives without formal civil registry documentation.
An Affidavit of Relationship is needed when a surviving family member claims life insurance proceeds from a Philippine insurance company licensed by the Insurance Commission (IC) under RA 10607, and the insurance policy requires documentary proof of the beneficiary's relationship to the insured.
What to Include in Your Affidavit of Relationship (Philippines)
A valid Philippine Affidavit of Relationship must contain the following elements.
Affiant Identification: Full legal name, age, civil status, nationality, complete address, TIN, and cedula (CTC) number with issuing municipality and date of the affiant. Relationship to the subject person.
Subject Person Identification: Full legal name, age, date of birth, and address of the person whose relationship to the affiant is being declared.
Specific Relationship Declaration: A clear and specific declaration of the exact family relationship — 'I am the biological mother of ___,' 'I am the full-blood sibling of ___,' 'I am the paternal grandfather of ___,' etc. Vague or general relationship claims are not acceptable — the relationship must match the legal categories recognized by the requesting agency.
Basis for Relationship: A brief narrative of the facts establishing the relationship — date and place of birth of both parties, names of common parents or grandparents, PSA civil registry document references (birth certificate, marriage certificate), or other documentary basis. For illegitimate children acknowledging paternity, the specific circumstances of acknowledgment should be stated.
Civil Registry Document References: References to available PSA-authenticated documents — PSA birth certificates (certificate registration numbers), marriage certificates, or death certificates — that support the claimed relationship, even if those documents are not being submitted with the affidavit.
Purpose Statement: The specific purpose for which the Affidavit of Relationship is being executed — SSS beneficiary designation, PhilHealth dependent enrollment, visa sponsorship, benefit claim, estate settlement, or other. This helps the receiving agency evaluate the relevance and sufficiency of the affidavit.
Jurat Block: Executed as a sworn statement under Section 2(a) of the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice (A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC). The affiant's CTC and ID are recorded. Two disinterested witnesses who can attest to the relationship from personal knowledge should sign.
Additional compliance elements for a Affidavit of Relationship (Philippines) used in Philippines include: Under Philippine law, the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386) governs contractual obligations. The Revised Corporation Code (Republic Act No. 11232) regulates corporate entities through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) govern employment matters. The Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) protect personal data. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) administers tax obligations under the National Internal Revenue Code. Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Philippines-compliant documentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Social Security System (SSS) requires an Affidavit of Relationship primarily for claims by secondary beneficiaries — parents, siblings, and grandchildren of deceased SSS members — when the relationship is not clearly documented by PSA civil registry records. Under SSS Circular No. 2018-003, the primary beneficiaries (legitimate or illegitimate spouse and children) are established by PSA marriage and birth certificates. For secondary beneficiaries, an Affidavit of Relationship is required when: the claimant is a parent whose child (the deceased member) was born with a different surname; the claimant is a sibling with a different mother or father from the deceased; the claimant is a grandchild whose parent (the deceased's child) predeceased the member; or the PSA civil registry documents show discrepancies in names or dates requiring clarification. The Affidavit of Relationship for SSS must be supported by corroborating evidence and two witnesses, and is submitted at the SSS branch having jurisdiction over the member's records.
Yes. An Affidavit of Relationship is commonly accepted by Philippine hospitals, funeral homes, and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) when a relative — who is not the spouse or immediate family member — needs to claim the remains of a deceased person. The DOH hospital regulations and the NBI standard procedures for unclaimed remains require proof of family relationship before releasing a deceased person's remains to a non-immediate relative. The Affidavit of Relationship, supported by the claimant's valid government-issued ID and the deceased's PSA death certificate (or police report of death), establishes the basis for the relative's authority to claim the remains and make funeral arrangements. The claiming relative must also typically present proof of the inability or absence of the deceased's more immediate family members (spouse or children). For deaths requiring NBI investigation, the affidavit must also be approved by the NBI officer-in-charge of the case.
A PSA-authenticated birth certificate is the primary and most authoritative document proving parent-child relationship in the Philippines. Under the Revised Rules on Evidence (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC), a public document — including a PSA-authenticated civil registry record — proves itself and its contents without need for other evidence under Section 19. For most transactions — SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, school enrollment, DFA passport, and visa applications — a PSA birth certificate showing the child's name and the parent's name is sufficient without an Affidavit of Relationship. An Affidavit of Relationship becomes necessary when: the PSA birth certificate is unavailable or lost; the names on the birth certificate do not clearly match the claimant's current identity documents; the birth certificate shows a discrepancy in the parent's name; or the child is illegitimate and the claimed father is not named on the birth certificate. In these situations, the Affidavit of Relationship supplements or substitutes for the civil registry record.
An Affidavit of Relationship and an Affidavit of Support address different aspects of family documentation in the Philippines. An Affidavit of Relationship declares the nature of the family connection between the affiant and another person — establishing the legal or social tie (parent, sibling, spouse). An Affidavit of Support, by contrast, declares the sponsor's financial undertaking to cover the expenses of a beneficiary during travel, education, or a period of dependence — it primarily establishes financial responsibility rather than family connection. Many situations require both: a visa application where the sponsor must prove they are a close relative (Affidavit of Relationship) and that they have sufficient financial capacity to support the visa applicant (Affidavit of Support). For embassy visa applications, the Affidavit of Relationship establishes the familial basis for the sponsorship, while the Affidavit of Support with attached bank certificate establishes the financial capacity. Philippine government agencies that require only one of the two documents specify which affidavit they need in their documentary requirements.
An Affidavit of Relationship can support but does not by itself establish an illegitimate child's right to inherit in the Philippines. Under Civil Code Article 175 and Family Code Article 172, illegitimacy is established primarily by: the child's PSA birth certificate signed by the father; a court order of recognition; or an authentic document expressly recognizing the illegitimate child signed by the father. An Affidavit of Relationship executed by the alleged father recognizing the child as his illegitimate son or daughter — signed and notarized — constitutes an 'authentic document' under Family Code Article 172(2) and can establish filiation for inheritance purposes. However, if the father is deceased, the Affidavit of Relationship cannot be executed by the father, and recognition must be established through DNA evidence or other means under Rule 131 of the Revised Rules on Evidence. For estate settlement under Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, an illegitimate child must present documentary proof of recognition to participate in the extrajudicial settlement as a legal heir entitled to half the share of a legitimate child under Civil Code Article 176.
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