ABOUT THE SERVICE: A foundling is a deserted or abandoned infant/ child whose relatives are unknown or a child committed in an orphanage or similar institution and whose facts of birth and parentage are unknown.
The civil Registry Law provides that the registration of foundling in the city/municipality where the child was found shall be made by the finder/charitable institution within thirty (30) days from the date of finding/commitment of the child.
CLIENT GROUPS: Finder or charitable institution
REQUIREMENTS:
- Certificate of foundling
- Affidavit of the finder
- Certification of the barangay captain or police authority regarding the report made by the finder.
SERVICE SCHEDULES:
Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
TOTAL PROCESSING TIME: 27 minutes
TOTAL FEES/CHARGES:
No charges imposed.
PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICE:
|
Steps involved |
Action of the MCRO | Transaction Time | Persons Responsible |
| 1. Inquire about the service, secure checklist of requirements at the Mun. Civil Registrar’s office . | Explains and gives briefing about the service and provides checklist to client and other instructions. |
10 minutes |
Evelyn Catanyag/Alfredo Peñano/Mary Ann Santos Noel Jose J. Rayco |
| 2. Submit the requirements for registration and provide the necessary information during the interview. |
Conducts interview and prepares Certificate of Foundling MCR signs the document |
10 minutes |
Evelyn Catanyag/Alfredo Peñano/Mary Ann Santos Noel Jose J. Rayco |
| 2. Wait for the release of the document. | Records the document. | 5 minutes | Evelyn Catanyag/Alfredo Peñano/Mary Ann Santos |
| 3. Claim registered Certificate of Foundling | Issues Certificate of Foundling | 2 minutes | Evelyn Catanyag/Alfredo Peñano/Mary Ann Santos |
