How to Get a PSA Birth Certificate in the Philippines (Walk-in and Online)

For Filipinos applying for a passport, visa, valid ID, marriage license, work o school requirements, etc. – a PSA Birth Certificate is needed. The Birth Certificate has vital legitimate information like your complete name, birth date, gender, nationality, and parent's name. Here's a guide on How to Get a PSA Birth Certificate in the Philippines.

The Philippine Statistics Authority issues the Birth Certificate as they have factual data. They issue CENOMAR, Marriage Certificates, and Death Certificates. Other agencies ask you a birth certificate with the receipt as there are places who could counterfeit it. However, PSA updates regularly its security features to lessen incidents.

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Who can get a copy of a PSA Birth Certificate?

• The person in the Birth Certificate

• Immediate family or direct descendants

• If minor, guardian or institution in charge of the child

• A court or public official when needed

• Nearest kin, in case of death

• Authorized by the person him/herself

A person violating this can be imprisoned for at least 2 years or be fined about PHP 500, or both. This is under Article 7 of PD603 or the Child and Youth and Welfare Code.

What you need in getting a PSA Birth Certificate?

• Birth Certificate – Application form with correct information

• Valid ID

• Authorization Letter (if you are not the owner, parent, spouse, direct descendants or legal guardian)

• PSA Birth Certificate Fee

What information do you need for the issuance of a PSA Birth Certificate?

• Complete Name (first, middle, last)

• Complete Name of father

• Complete Maiden Name of Mother 

• Date of birth

• Place of birth

• If it's Late registration or not and the year of registration

• Requestor's complete name and address

• Relationship

• Copies needed

• Purpose of certification

Steps on How to get a PSA Birth Certificate at Census Serbilis Centers via Walk-in

If you are in a hurry, the Census Serbilis Center can get you your PSA Birth Certificate in 1 or 2 days (not in all cases, though). For those born on or before 1940, PSA Birth Certificates may be claimed after 10 working days.

STEP 1: Print the PSA Birth Certificate – Application form and fill it up.

STEP 2: Proceed to the nearest Census Serbilis Center with the requirements above. Ask a number from the officer.

STEP 3: When it's your turn, give the documents to the in-charge for checking. They will return your Valid ID, of course. You will then be asked to proceed to the cashier to pay.

STEP 4: At the Cashier, pay PHP 155 for each copy of the PSA Birth Certificate you want. Keep the OR and remember the date for claiming.

STEP 5: Go back to the Census Serbilis Center on the release date (with OR, Claim Stub, Valid ID, and Authorization, if applicable) and proceed to the releasing area. Get the PSA Birth Certificate.

Census Serbilis Centers

Here is a list the location of the Census Serbilis Centers all over the Philippines:

Metro Manila

PSA Complex – Central Outlet
CRS Building, PSA ComplexEast Avenue, Diliman
Quezon City 1016

PSA – Makati City
Ground Floor Makati City Hall (Old Building)
Jose P. Rizal Street
Makati City 1200

PSA – Pasig City
Ground Floor, Office of the Civil Registrar Pasig City Hall
F. Caruncho Avenue
Pasig City 1603

PSA – Muntinlupa City
4th Level Ayala Malls South Park, National Road, Alabang
Muntinlupa City 1772

Pasay City
Ground Floor, Lifestyle 1 Building Hobbies of Asia,
#8 Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard
Pasay City 1300

Luzon

CAR – Baguio City
2nd Floor CTLL Building (also known as Dely's Inn)
141 Abanao Extension, Barangay Rizal Monument
Baguio City 2600

Region I – La Union
Parammata Building C
Diversion Road, Sitio 5, Barangay Biday
San Fernando City, La Union 2500

Vigan City
2nd Floor Singson Building
Del Pilar corner Mabini Streets
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur 2700

Calasiao
2nd Floor M&B Building
Jose De Venecia Road, Brgy. Nalsian
Calasiao, Pangasinan 2400

Laoag City
Jomel III Corporate Building
Brgy. 14 P. Acosta corner Samonte Streets
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 2900

Region II – Cagayan
Regional Government Office City Hall, Carig Sur
Enrile Boulevard
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley 3500

Bayombong
PSA Ground Floor Nueva Vizcaya Sports Complex (also known as CLISOC Grandstand)
Barangay Don Domingo Maddela
Boyombong, Nueva Vizcaya 3700

Region III – Pampanga
PSA Regional Office 3, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center (SACOP)
Maimpis, San Fernando City, Pampanga 2000

Cabanatuan City
NE Pacific Mall
Maharlika Highway, Sumacab Sur
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija 3100

Olongapo City
Barangay Asinan Pag-asa
Olongapo City, Zambales 2200

Region IVA – Lipa City
Ground Floor, Fiesta World Mall
Barangay Maraouy
Lipa City, Batangas 4217

San Pablo City
Maharlika Highway, San Pablo City, Laguna 4301

Trece Martires City
1st Floor Government Center Building, Provincial Capitol Grd.
Barangay San Agustin
Trece Martires, Cavite 4109

Lucena City
3rd Floor Pacific Mall, Landco Business Park
M. L. Tagarao Street, Lucena City

Region IVB – Calapan
Emerald Building
Boundary of Brgy. Camilmil and Brgy. Lalud
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro 5200

Puerto Princesa City
2nd Floor Goldraz Properties Building
Malvar Street
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan 5300

Region V – Legazpi City
2nd Floor Albay Capitol Annex Building
Old Albay District
Legazpi City, Albay 4500

Naga City
2nd Floor PSA Building
Panganiban Drive
Naga City, Camarines Sur 4400

Visayas

Region VI – Iloilo City
J. Villanueva Building
Iznart Street
Iloilo City, Iloilo 5000

Bacolod City
3rd Floor G/F East Two Corp Center Bldg
Circumferential Road Cor Diola Street
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100

Kalibo, Aklan
Ground Floor 1/F Redepermavic Building
North Capitol Site
Kalibo, Aklan 5600

Region VII – Dumaguete City
Purple Building
Valencia Road, Bagacay
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental 6200

Cebu City
Gaisano Capital South Building
corner Colon Street and Leon Kilat Street
Cebu City, Cebu 6100

Region VIII – Tacloban City
PSA Regional Office 8 Leyte SR Building
Artemio Mate Extension, Brgy. Abucay
Tacloban City, Leyte 6500

Catbalogan Samar
2nd Floor R. Tan Building (formerly Flaming Hat Restaurant)
Rizal Avenue
Catbalogan, Samar 6700

Mindanao

Region IX – Zamboanga City
G/F Dagdag Bldg
San Jose Road, Baliwasan
Zamboanga City (Zamboanga del Sur) 7000

Dipolog City
A4M Building
Magsaysay Street, Miputak
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte 7100

Region X – Cagayan de Oro City
B1-B4, Pride Rock Business Park
Gusa Highway
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental 9000

Ozamis City
Ground Floor Gaisano Southwing
Port Road cor. 15 de Noviembre St.
Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental 7200

Iligan City
Barnuevo Building
Badelles Ext, Palao
Iligan City, Lanao del Norte 9200

Region XI – Davao City
Ground Floor ANGO Building
Cabaguio Avenue
Davao City, Davao del Sur 8000

Region XII – General Santos City
Santiago Boulevard Lagao
General Santos City, South Cotabato 9500

ARMM – Cotabato City
PSA ARMM, Ground Floor Carumba Building
Jupiter Street
Cotabato City 9600

Region XIII – Butuan City
G/F Freeman Building
Barangay Imadejas
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte 8600

Surigao City
Ground Floor Yuipco Building
Navarro Street
Surigao City, Surigao del Norte 8300

Steps on How to get a PSA Birth Certificate at SM Business Center

Getting your PSA Birth Certificate will take about 4 to 7 working days.

STEP 1: Print the PSA Birth Certificate – Application form and fill it up. You can also get this at the SM Business Center.

STEP 2: Proceed to the nearest SM Business Center with your requirements, get a payment form, and line to pay the fee.

STEP 3: When it's your turn, submit your requirements and pay the fee of PHP 180 per copy (there is an additional PHP 25 for the Service fee – 155+25=180). Keep the OR and Claim stub,

STEP 4: Go back to the SM Business Center on the release date (with OR, Claim Stub, Valid ID, and Authorization, if applicable) and proceed to the releasing area. Get the PSA Birth Certificate.

Steps on How to get a PSA Birth Certificate Online (In the Philippines and Abroad)

If you are far from the Serbilis or SM Business Centers, you can get it online. It's much more convenient, though, but it's a bit expensive.

STEP 1: Go to the PSA Serbilis Website and click "Click Here to Request Now."

STEP 2: After reading the terms and conditions, click "Accept."

STEP 3: Enter the details asked. Click "Next."

STEP 4: Double-check if what you have typed are accurate.

STEP 5: Choose the PSA Birth Certificate Button.

STEP 6: There are questions, so please answer them truthfully.

STEP 7: Enter the information needed. Double-check it before saving.

STEP 8: At the Request Summary, you can add more documents. If you are done, then click "Submit."

STEP 9: Get an acknowledgment and print 2 copies of it. Remember the batch number, too.

STEP 10: Pay the fee.

Payment Fee (inclusive of delivery) is:

Php 330.00 per copy - PSA Birth Certificate within the Philippines

USD 20.30 per copy - PSA Birth Certificate to other countries

Pay through the following options:

• Credit card

• Banco De Oro (Branches, BDO Online Banking, or ATM)

• UnionBank (Branches, Online Banking, or ATM)

• Bayad Center

If you want to pay online, you can proceed to payment and enter your details. For others, proceed to the Bayad Center or Bank with your acknowledgment or form to pay the fee.

STEP 11: Receive your PSA Birth Certificate

The working days are as follows:

• Metro-Manila - 3-5 working days after payment

• Other cities or provinces - 4-9 working days after payment

• Other countries - 6-8 weeks after payments

If you are abroad and want a much faster delivery, read this note from the PSA:

Please note that due to the pandemic, it might be much longer than this. 

That's How to Get a PSA Birth Certificate in the Philippines! You can do it online or through the walk-in. It's an essential requirement, especially for getting a passport, marriage license, primary or supporting documents for Visa applications, and a lot more. I hope this guide is helpful and that you'll get your Birth Certificate in no time

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