How to get PSA Birth Certificate in 2021? What are the latest and updated requirements and procedures? This is everything you need to know on how to get PSA birth certificate (formerly NSO birth certificate) in the Philippines, online and abroad.
We also discuss the step-by-step guide on how to get PSA birth certificate online and the different ways how to get authenticated PSA birth certificate aside from going to any PSA branch, the fee and price you need to pay, the form you need to fill out. Get the stuff and numbers here so, check this out.
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What is PSA Birth Certificate?
PSA Birth Certificate is the official birth certificate issued and authenticated by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to Filipino citizens documenting their live birth information including birthdate, place of birth, parents’ details, birth attendant, local civil registry number and birth registration number.
PSA Birth Certificate Requirements 2021:
- Application Form (this form is provided at PSA)
- Certificate Fee (P155)
- Valid ID for both the owner and requester of document
- Authorization letter and ID of the document owner together with the ID of the requester are required if the requester is not the following: document owner, parent, spouse, direct descendant, legal guardian / institution in-charge, if minor
How to Get PSA Birth Certificate?
There are 3 ways how to get PSA birth certificate:
- At the PSA branch office
- Get PSA Birth Certificate Online
- At some PSA Accredited Centers
Procedures in Getting PSA Birth Certificate at the PSA Branch:
The good thing about getting PSA Birth Certificate at the PSA branch is that you will be able to receive your PSA authenticated birth certificate within the day. The not so good thing about it is you might need to wait for a long queue because there are many applicants requesting for certificates every day.
One important and helpful tip is avoiding Monday and arriving early in the morning at the PSA branch so you will be finished in getting your documents before lunch.
Step 1: Fill out your application form for birth certificate
First thing you need to do if you’re getting your PSA paper at the branch is filling out the application and submitting it to the assessing officer so they can verify if your details are correct and if your requirements are accepted and complete.
Step 2: Pay the processing fee
Next step is you will have to pay the application fee at the cashier. The latest fee and price of getting a PSA birth certificate is P155 per copy.
Step 3: Receive your copy of birth certificate
Last step is waiting for your certificated to be released at the next window. Before you leave the vicinity, make sure you check your certificate for any correction or error.
How to Get PSA Birth Certificate Online?
This is the easiest, hassle-free and most convenient way on how to get PSA birth certificate. You can also request your PSA document even if you live overseas.
The most legitimate way to get your certificate online is via the following websites accredited by the Philippine Statistics Authority. We recommend you only deal with them as they are authorized by the PSA. You need to go to their official websites.
- PSAHelpline.ph (formerly NSOhelpline.com)
- PSAserbilis.com.ph
Procedures in Getting PSA Birth Certificate Online:
Step 1: Visit an online website accredited by the PSA
Visit any accredited PSA online website mentioned above. Order your PSA Birth certificate by selecting the ORDER button and providing your details.
Step 2: Pay the processing fees
Pay the processing fees. Note that the birth certificate fee online is higher as it covers delivery charges and service fee. It is P365 per copy. You can pay using your credit card online or use your Bancnet card and pay thru an ATM. Payments are also accepted through GCash, ECPay at 7-Eleven stores and over-the-counter in all Metrobank and Security Bank branches nationwide.
Step 3: Receive your document
After confirmation of payment, your document will be delivered anywhere in the Philippines within 2 to 7 working days depending on your location.
How to Get PSA Birth Certificate in SM Business Centers?
The Philippine Statistics Authority has partnered with SM to process PSA certificates to facilitate and serve Filipinos better wherever in the Philippines. How long do they release PSA birth certificates? The usual release of certificates through SM Business Center is 7 days. The requirements are the same, valid ID, authorization letter if you have a representative, and processing fee.
Procedures in Getting PSA Birth Certificate in SM Business Center
Step 1: Fill out a request form for PSA birth certificate
Fill out the application form for your request of PSA birth certificate. The receptionist or guard in SM Business Center will provide the form to be filled out.
Step 2: Pay the service fees
Pay the necessary fees. As of now, the fees for PSA birth certificate request through SM Business Center is P155 per copy plus P25 service fee each request.
Step 3: Claim your certificate at the scheduled release date
Claim your document at the releasing section of SM Business Services. Don’t forget to bring the receipt, your valid ID and authorization letter if you have a representative.
Kumukuha po ako certificate asawa ko kasi nasunog ung dati kaso negative lahat isa mali lang po ba sa apply ang pangalan mag negtive po?
Meron na po ba kayo nakuha dating certificate galing PSA? If meron, di kayo negative. If wala, possible negative kayo now.
kukuha po ako nang psa anu ang dapat at una kong gagawin
Nov 30 po dapat naka sked na makuha ang psa ko kaso di ako nakapunta, makukuha ko pa ba ang birth cert ng anak ko kung katapusan ng dec ako pupunta? Thanks
Hanggang anong oras po kaya pwede magbayad for PSA ang SM BUSINESS CENTER? after 5pm pa po kasi ako available.Thanks
Hi po. Ang mother ko ng request ng birth cert then yung delivery man hinihingan p ng photocopy ang mither ko bakit po e birth cert nman ng mother ko nirequest nea lastly bakit need p ng i.d ng parents nea e 30urs ng patay ang grandparents ko.just asking nakkainis lng nkalagay kc sa page nila fast and hassle free.tia
pwedi po bang valid ID ang barangay clearance or police clearance?
I would like to ask if the delivery guy would accept a scanned photocopy of my sister’s ID? She is out of the country kasi.
What po if philhealth id lng at barangay id or 4ps DSWD ID lng meron…. valid ba makauha ???
how soon after the babies birth can I receive his PSA???
What if wlang valid id
Nawala po yung receipt ko for psa and cenomar, can I still claim both?
Hi, sa pag order po ba ng PSA. sa SM business center, yung authorization letter po ba must be printed or written?
im applying for psa birth certificate online and they dont deliver at san agustin iriga city
Why daw?
Pwede po ba VALID ID gamit ko ID ko sa work ko, kunin ko sana nso sa anak ko kasi mag aaral na sya ngayong taon nato
I think pwedi naman pero prepare ka din ng isa pang government ID para sure 🙂
Pano po pag walang valid id pag mag claim na ng psa hahanapan kana valid id pwd na po bo ung brgy id at ung papel ng lumang ko birth certificate i present dun
Yes, I think they would consider brgy ID or postal ID
If pinanganak po ng aug. 2018 makakakuha n po kaya ng psa birthcertificate
meron ba sa SM ECOLAND DAVAO?
kung wala pong valid ID pwde po bang voters certification?
Pwede kumuha PSA/Birth Cert. sa Olongapo? sa Manila ako ipinanganak