Requirements for the Issuance of a Provisional Certificate of Philippine Registry

Requirements for the Issuance of a Provisional Certificate of Philippine Registry (PCPR)

• For Newly Built Vessels

1. Special Power of Attorney notarized by a Philippine Public Notary issued by the importing Philippine Owner/Corporation stating his agent/representative who will file and claim the PCPR from the Philippine Consulate General Los  Angeles on behalf of the said Owner/Corporation.
2. Completely filled up PCPR application, signed by the authorized company official/agent, including the photocopy of the authorized person’s valid passport. Download Form
3. Valid Ferrying Permit issued by the National Telecommunications Commission of the Philippines
4. Copy of signed, duly notarized and Apostilled Ship Building Contract between shipyard and owner
5. Copy of Apostilled Builder’s Certificate
6. Apostilled Certification from Bureau Veritas (BV)  – Classification or Class Certificate and Survey Form
7. Apostilled Bareboat Charter/MOA

• For Transfer of Ownership/Acquisition

1. Special Power of Attorney notarized by a Philippine Public Notary issued by the importing Philippine Owner/Corporation stating his agent/representative who will file and claim the PCPR from the Philippine Consulate General Los  Angeles on behalf of the said Owner/Corporation.
2. Apostilled Bill or Contract of Sale issued by the seller, signed by a duly constituted and authorized representative of the selling company
3. Completely filled up PCPR application, signed by the authorized company official/agent, including the photocopy of the authorized person’s valid passport. Download Form
4. Apostilled Certification from Bureau Veritas (BV)  – Classification or Class Certificate and Survey Form
5. Apostilled Ship Sanitation Certificate
6. Apostilled Certificate of Ship’s Registry and Nationality
7. Apostilled Ship Inspection Certificate by US Government authorities
8. Latest and valid Apostilled Survey Report issued by a marine survey/class inspection organization accredited by the US Government and duly notarized by a Notary Public
9. MARINA approval for temporary registration under Philippine flag of the vessel
10. MARINA Endorsement to DFA
11. DFA Communication to this Consulate for the issuance of the PCPR
12. Valid Ferrying Permit issued by the National Telecommunications Commission of the Philippines
13. Apostilled SOLAS Certificates
    1. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
    2. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
    3. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
    4. Record of Construction and Equipment for Oil Tankers