What should the petitioner do if no supporting document with the same date of birth as the bapstismal certificate is available. What if only the GSIS papers are available?

If there are no supporting document with the same birth date as indicated on the baptismal certificate is available, then the birth date indicatd on the certified true copy of the birth certificate will prevail.

The petitioner should bring to the Chancery Office whatever document is available (e.g., GSIS papers) that supports his / her requested changes. All nformation will be evaluated and the petitioner will be interviewed at the Chancery Office. The decision to approve or disapprove the request will depend on the requests of the Chancery's investigation.

Where can we get the requirement for requesting changes / reconstruction of records and securing clearances?

A booklet that contains all the requirements from the Chancery may be downloaded from the Chancery website (www.rcam-chancery.org). A similar list is also contained in the handbook given out to the participants of the seminar on Parish Records Management and Procedures. Please note that requirements vary on a case to case basis.