DFA releases authentication service schedule for holiday season

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has released its schedule for its authentication services amid the observance of several public holidays in December.

The following schedule applies to the following branches: Department of Foreign Affairs-Aseana (DFA Aseana), DFA NCR-West (SM Manila), DFA NCR-East (SM Megamall). DFA NCR-Northeast (Ali Mall), DFA NCR-South (Metro Gaisano Alabang), and DFA San Fernando-Pampanga (Robinson Starmills).

DFA said its regular schedule will resume on January 5.

For Expedite-filed documents:

For Regular-filed documents:

Authentication services pertain to the authentication of an act, deed documents and other materials executed or sourced within Philippine legal jurisdiction. This is necessary in case a foreign embassy or consulate requires authentication of documents.