Republic Act No. 10172 - Civil Registrar Corrections Quiz
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According to Republic Act No. 10172, who is authorized to correct clerical or typographical errors in the civil register without needing a judicial order?

  • Regional Trial Court Judge
  • Department of Justice Officer
  • Consul General
  • City or Municipal Civil Registrar (correct)
  • In what specific scenarios can corrections be made to the civil register without a judicial order according to Republic Act No. 10172?

  • Change of citizenship and religion
  • Change of marital status and educational attainment
  • Clerical or typographical errors and change of first name or nickname (correct)
  • Change of address and occupation
  • Which section of Republic Act No. 9048 is amended by Republic Act No. 10172 to allow for the correction of clerical or typographical errors without a judicial order?

  • Section 1 (correct)
  • Section 4
  • Section 3
  • Section 2
  • According to Republic Act No. 10172, when can the concerned city or municipal civil registrar correct the day and month in the date of birth or sex of a person?

    <p>When it is patently clear that there was a clerical or typographical error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific errors in the civil register can be corrected by the consul general according to Republic Act No. 10172?

    <p>Clerical or typographical errors only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Republic Act No. 10172, what type of errors require a judicial order for correction?

    <p>Errors beyond clerical or typographical nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'clerical or typographical error' refer to in the text?

    <p>Mistakes that are harmless and innocuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documents need to be submitted along with a petition for correction?

    <p>Earliest school records or documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form should the petition for correction be submitted as per the text?

    <p>An affidavit subscribed and sworn to before an authorized person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of entry corrections require specific supporting documents like medical records or baptismal certificates?

    <p>Gender corrections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be published in a newspaper of general circulation as part of a petition for change of first name or nickname?

    <p>The petition itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances will no correction be made to a civil register entry?

    <p>If it involves a change of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Authority for Corrections

    • Authorized personnel to correct clerical or typographical errors include the local civil registrar or consul general, without needing a judicial order.

    Specific Scenarios for Corrections

    • Corrections can be made for typographical or clerical errors in names, dates, or entries in the civil register that do not affect the substantive rights of individuals.

    Amendments to Republic Act No. 9048

    • Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9048 is amended by Republic Act No. 10172 to facilitate correction of clerical or typographical errors without requiring a judicial order.

    Corrections by Civil Registrars

    • The concerned city or municipal civil registrar can correct the day and month in a date of birth or the sex of a person when it involves clerical errors.

    Errors Corrected by Consul General

    • The consul general is authorized to correct clerical or typographical errors related to entries on civil registries of Filipinos abroad.

    Errors Requiring Judicial Order

    • Substantive errors in the civil register, which impact civil rights, require a judicial order for correction.

    Definition of Clerical or Typographical Error

    • Clerical or typographical errors refer to mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or arithmetic that do not alter the identity or status of the individual.

    Required Documents for Petition

    • A petition for correction must be accompanied by documents supporting the requested changes, such as identification and relevant papers.

    Petition Submission Form

    • The petition for correction should be submitted in a prescribed form delineating the needed corrections clearly.

    Specific Entry Corrections

    • Corrections of entries related to date of birth or sex necessitate specific supporting documents like medical certificates or baptismal records.

    Publication Requirement

    • A petition for a change of first name or nickname must be published in a newspaper of general circulation, notifying the public of the intended change.

    Circumstances for No Correction

    • No correction will be made if it violates existing laws, infringes on individual rights, or is based on insufficient evidence.

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    Test your knowledge on the provisions of Republic Act No. 10172 which authorizes the correction of clerical or typographical errors in birth dates, sex, and other details in the civil register without a judicial order. Explore the amendments made to Republic Act No. 9048 through this quiz.

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