In the Philippines, an Affidavit of Loss of Senior Citizen ID is a crucial legal document required when applying for a replacement for a lost, damaged, or stolen Senior Citizen Identification Card.
This sworn statement formally declares the loss of the ID, which is essential for senior citizens to continue availing their benefits and privileges under Republic Act No.
9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010).
When is this document required?
- ID Replacement: It is a mandatory requirement when applying for a new Senior Citizen ID card in place of a lost, damaged, or stolen one from the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) or relevant local government unit.
- Availing Benefits: Without a valid Senior Citizen ID, senior citizens cannot access their mandated discounts on goods and services, medical services, transportation, utilities, and other privileges granted by law. This affidavit initiates the process to restore those benefits.
- Official Record: It serves as an official record of the ID's loss, protecting the affiant from potential misuse or fraudulent activities linked to the lost card. It also helps in preventing the issuance of multiple IDs to the same individual.
Legal Requirements:
The affidavit must be executed by the senior citizen concerned (or a duly authorized representative if the senior citizen is incapacitated) and must be notarized by a commissioned Notary Public in the Philippines.
Under Philippine law, making false statements in a sworn affidavit constitutes Perjury, which is a criminal offense punishable under the Revised Penal Code.
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