Judicial Affidavit: How Much Does a Notary Charge? (2026)

Judicial Affidavit

A sworn statement used in court in place of a witness's answers on the stand, under the Judicial Affidavit Rule.

Prices by Area

Area	What You Get	Price
Davao CityLocal lawyers' price list, 2023. Listed as: Judicial Affidavit		₱10,000
Northern SamarLocal lawyers' price list, 2023. Listed as: Judicial affidavits, preparation with notarization	Written and notarized	₱3,000
Northern SamarLocal lawyers' price list, 2023. Listed as: Judicial affidavits, notarization only	Notary only	₱1,000

These are the lowest or suggested prices the local lawyers' groups set, not quotes. Bring a valid ID, do not sign beforehand, and ask the price before the notary starts.

Prices last checked October 9, 2026. Fees can change, so always ask the notary first.

Documents Priced This Way

Notaries usually charge the same for each of these.

Judicial Affidavit (for a court case)

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What to Bring to the Notary

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The complete document, with every blank filled in. A notary may not notarize a blank or incomplete document.
Not signed yet. You sign it in front of the notary and swear that it is true.
Enough copies: what the receiving office needs, plus one for the notary and one for you.
A valid government ID for each person who signs, with their photo and signature. Bring the original.
Every person who signs, in person.
Witnesses, if the document has lines for them, each with an ID.
Proof you can sign for someone else, if you sign for another person or a company: the notarized SPA, or a Secretary's Certificate or board resolution.
A Community Tax Certificate (cedula), if your notary asks for one. It does not replace a photo ID.
Cash for the fee. Ask the price first, and ask for an Official Receipt.

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Common Questions

What Is a Judicial Affidavit?

A sworn statement in question-and-answer form that takes the place of a witness's main testimony in court (direct testimony), under the Judicial Affidavit Rule (A.M. No. 12-8-8-SC). The witness still has to appear in court to be questioned by the other side (cross-examination).

Can I Make a Judicial Affidavit Without a Lawyer?

Not on your own. Under Sec. 4 of the Judicial Affidavit Rule, the lawyer who examined the witness must sign a sworn attestation that the answers were recorded faithfully and that the witness was not coached. If you cannot afford a lawyer, the Public Attorney's Office helps people who qualify.

Is It Notarized Like an Ordinary Affidavit?

Yes. It ends with a jurat (the witness swears to it) signed by a notary or another officer authorized to give oaths (Judicial Affidavit Rule, Sec. 3(f)), followed by the lawyer's sworn attestation.

Do I Need One for a Small Claims Case?

No. The Judicial Affidavit Rule does not apply to small claims cases (Sec. 1), which use their own forms. See the small claims guide.

Can a Judicial Affidavit Be in Filipino?

Yes. It must be in a language the witness knows. If that is not English or Filipino, a translation into English or Filipino must be attached (Judicial Affidavit Rule, Sec. 3).

Not legal advice. This is general information. For advice on your own situation, consult a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) or an IBP legal aid office may help for free.