Regulation on Use of Aliases

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Commonwealth Act No. 142: Regulation on Use of Aliases

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Regulation on Use of Aliases

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 142

Decision Date: Nov 7, 1936

"Commonwealth Act No. 142: Regulation of Aliases in the Philippines" is a law that governs the use of aliases, allowing individuals to use a different name for literary purposes or if authorized by a court, with failure to disclose real name and authorized aliases resulting in imprisonment.

Law Summary

Procedure for Authorization of Aliases

Individuals seeking to use an alias must apply for judicial authorization.
Proceedings for aliases must follow the same legal process as changing one's name.
Separate legal proceedings are required for each alias.
Each petition must include the original name and previously authorized aliases with corresponding case details.
Judicial authorization of aliases must be officially recorded in the civil registry.

Obligations Upon Authorization

Persons authorized to use aliases must disclose their real name alongside all authorized aliases in any signed or executed document.

Penalties for Violation

Violating the provisions of this law is punishable by imprisonment ranging from one to six months.

Effectivity

The law took effect upon its approval on November 7, 1936.

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