Extension of Existing Notarial Commissions until June 30, 2022
The OCA Circular No. 131-2021 issued on October 29, 2021, extends the validity of existing notarial commissions set to expire on December 31, 2021, to June 30, 2022. This extension applies to notarial commissions granted in both 2019 and 2020, allowing notaries public to continue performing their duties using their existing seals during this period. The resolution aims to provide continuity and support for notaries amid changing circumstances. This information is disseminated to various judicial and legal entities for their guidance.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 131-2021
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 29, 2021
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 131-2021
| TO | : | The Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals, Regional Trial Courts, Shari'ah District Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, Shari'ah Circuit Courts, the Office of the Chief State Prosecutor, Public Attorney's Office and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines |
| SUBJECT | : | Extension of Existing Notarial Commissions until June 30, 2022 |
Pursuant to the 28 September 2021 Resolution in B.M. No. 3795 (Re: Request for Extension of Existing Notarial Commissions), the Court En Banc resolved to extend the validity of all notarial commissions which are set to expire on 31 December 2021, to wit:
Accordingly, all notarial commissions granted in 2019 and whose validity had been previously extended until December 31, 2021 pursuant to the Court's December 1, 2020 and June 22, 2021 Resolutions are deemed further extended, and shall thus remain valid for an additional period of six (6) months beginning January 1, 2022 until June 30, 2022.
Further, all notarial commissions granted in 2020 and are originally expiring on December 31, 2021 are also deemed extended for the same period of six (6) months beginning January 1, 2022 until June 30, 2022.
During the aforesaid six (6)-month period, the notaries public whose terms are deemed extended pursuant to this Resolution shall continue performing notarial acts using their existing seals.
For the information and guidance of all concerned.
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Extension of Existing Notarial Commissions until June 30, 2022, OCA Circular No. 131-2021, Oct 29, 2021 (Philippines)
Extension of Existing Notarial Commissions until June 30, 2022, OCA Circular No. 131-2021 (Phil. 2021)
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