Sample Courtroom Script
Hearing on Petition for Notarial Commission
Petitioner:
Good morning, Your Honor. I am Juan Dela Cruz, the petitioner in this case,
respectfully applying as a Notary Public for and in Quezon City. I am ready to
present the documentary requirements in support of my Petition.
May I proceed, Your Honor?
Court:
Proceed.
Petitioner:
Thank you, Your Honor.
I respectfully manifest that I have attached to my Petition the required documents,
marked as follows:
Annex “A” is my Community Tax Certificate No. ____________, dated
____________.
Annexes “B” and “C” are my Certificate of Membership in the Philippine Bar and
my Certification of Good Standing and No Pending Case issued by the Office of the
Bar Confidant of the Supreme Court.
Annexes “D,” “E,” “F,” and “G” are the certifications issued by the Integrated Bar
of the Philippines National Office and the appropriate IBP Chapter, stating that I am
a member in good standing and that I have no pending case.
Annexes “H” and “I” are proof of payment of my 2026 IBP membership dues,
consisting of the screenshot of the official receipt from the myIBP application and the
email payment confirmation.
Annex “J” is my Professional Tax Receipt for 2026.
Annex “K” is my NBI Clearance.
Annexes “L” and “M” are the photographs and sketch of my place of notarial work
located in Diliman, Quezon City.
Annexes “N,” “N-1,” and “N-2” are my three specimen signatures on bond paper.
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Annexes “O,” “O-1,” and “O-2” are my three passport-size photographs with white
background.
Annex “P” is the receipt showing payment of the required filing fee.
Your Honor, I likewise respectfully state the following:
I am a Filipino citizen, of legal age, single/married, born on ____________ in
____________.
I have been a resident of the Philippines for more than one year and maintain my
permanent residence at Diliman, Quezon City.
I finished my law studies in ____________ at ____________, located at
____________.
I was admitted to the practice of law on ____________, with Roll of Attorneys No.
____________, and I remain a member of the Bar in good standing.
I have not been accused or convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude before
any court or tribunal.
My place of notarial work will be at Diliman, Quezon City.
I have not applied for the same notarial commission in any other jurisdiction.
I possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications required of a notary
public.
That would be all. Thank you, Your Honor.
Before leaving the courtroom, say, “Permission to leave, Your Honor.”
NOTE: Please note that the Court where you intend to file your petition may require
additional matters/requirements to be included in your Petition. You must therefore
comply with all such requirements.
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