Adopts the policies and guidelines for CAV per CMO 17 s.2013, CMO 5 & 59 s.2016 and Pursuant to CHED COVID-19 Advisory No. 7 dated May 24, 2020 on the Guidelines for the prevention, control and mitigation of the spread of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to ensure the safety of the clientele and stakeholders, the following procedure shall be observed.

STEPS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A. Local

  1. Applicant to Private Higher Education Institutions(PHEI)/ Local Universities and Colleges(LUC)
    The applicant submits the original and photocopy requirements for the application of CAV;
    ☐ Diploma (for Graduate)
    ☐ Official Transcript of Records (TOR)
    ☐ Certification of the total no. of units earned
    (for Unit Earner)
    Others (if applicable):
    ☐ Certification of Correction of Name
    ☐ Notarized authorization for applicant through a representative with Valid IDs of both parties
  2. Private Higher Education Institution(PHEI)/Local Universities and Colleges(LUC) to CHED Caraga
    The Registrar certifies the authenticity of the documents and endorses it to CHED Caraga.
    ☐ Prescribed Endorsement Form
    ☐ Diploma (for Graduate)
    ☐ Official Transcript of Records (TOR)
    ☐ Certification of the total no. of units earned
    (for Unit Earner)
    ☐ Proof of Payment

Others (if applicable):
☐ Certification of Correction of Name
☐ Notarized authorization for applicant through a representative with Valid IDs of both parties

  1. CHED Caraga
    The Records Office validates the completeness of the requirements;
    • If complete: Records Office forwards the CAV application to cashier for Official Receipt.
    • If payment is confirmed: Cashier issues Official Receipt and forward the same to Records Office.
    • Records Office process the CAV.
    • If approved: Records Office releases the CAV in Security Paper to PHEI/LUC.
    • If with deficiency: Records Office returns the application to PHEI/LUC concerned.
    B. Abroad
    For CAV application to be used outside the Philippines, follow Steps 1,2 and 3 provided in A. Local.
    The applicant brings the CAV in sealed envelope to the preferred DFA Branch/Office.
    ☐ DFA-MANILA
    2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
    Hotline: (02)556-0000
    Website: dfa.gov.ph
    ☐ DFA-CEBU
    Estancia, Mandaue City, Cebu
    Mondays – Fridays 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Telephone no. (032) 520 – 6551
    Email: cebu.rco@dfa.gov.ph
    ☐ DFA-DAVAO
    Ecoland Brgy., Matina, Davao City
    Mondays – Fridays 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
    Saturdays 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
    Contact No: (082)285 4885
    Email:authentication.codavao@gmail.com
    apostilleappointment@gmail.com
    ☐ DFA-CDO
    5th Flr. BPO Tower, SM Downtown Premier,
    Claro M. Recto Ave. cor Osmeña Street, CDO City
    Mondays – Fridays 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
    Contact No: (088)327-4272
    Email:authentication.dfacdo@gmail.com
    DFA ONLINE APPOINTMENT LINK
    https://co.dfaapostille.ph/
    C. Individual filing of CAV for Closed HEI.
    The applicant submits the original and photocopy requirements for the application of CAV;
    ☐ Notarized Request letter
    ☐ Diploma (for Graduate)
    ☐ Official Transcript of Records (TOR)
    ☐ Certification of the total no. of units earned
    (for Unit Earner)
    ☐ Proof of Payment (Fund Transfer/Validated Bank Deposit Slip)
    Others (if applicable):
    ☐ Certification of Correction of Name
    ☐ Notarized authorization for applicant through a representative with Valid IDs of both parties.
    • Through Courier (Preferably JRS with Return Prepaid Pouch)
    D. Certified True Copy (CTC)
    The applicant may apply CTC of CAV Security Paper together with the CAV application to PHEI/LUC; For CTC, only individual can directly request CTC to CHED Caraga and presents the following:
    ☐ Original CAV.
    ☐ Proof of Payment

Payment Details:
Per CHED Administrative Order (CAO) No.04 s.2014
☐ CAV – ₱ 80.00
☐ CTC – ₱ 30.00 per copy

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