Requirements for change of first name without the need of a judicial order.

Change of first name can be filed in the Municipal Civil Registrar of your birth place. If you're a Filipino, married and your birth place is in San Juan City, Metro Manila, here are the required supporting documents:

• Certificate of Baptism
  
• NBI Clearance
  
• Police Clearance
  
• Certificate of Employment/Affidavit of Non-Employment
  
• School Records (Diploma, Transcript of Records, etc..)
  
• Birth Certificate (NSO Certified)
  
• Marriage Certificate (NSO Certified)
  
• Passport (optional)
  
• Voter's Affidavit (certified true copy) (optional)
  
• any valid I.D.
  
• Affidavit of Discrepancy (optional)
  
• Special Power of Attorney (if representative)
  
• Community Tax Certificate (petitioner)
  

FEES: 3,000 Php - Filing/Change of First Name
1,900 Php - Publication
   250 Php - Notary of Petition
   200 Php - Certificate of Finality