02/12/2025
If you do not have a PSA-issued birth certificate, you can use a certified true copy of your Local Civil Registrar (LCR) birth certificate, or if born abroad, your original Report of Birth. You can also order a PSA-issued copy online through services like psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph. If the PSA-issued document is a late registration, you will need to provide additional supporting documents like school records, a baby book, or valid government-issued IDs.
If you don't have a PSA birth certificate
Use an alternative: You can use a certified true copy of your local Civil Registrar (LCR) birth certificate as a substitute.
If born abroad: Submit the original Report of Birth or a first indorsement from the Consular Records Division (CRD).
Order one online: You can order an official PSA copy through online services like PSAhelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph.
If you have a late registered birth certificate: You may need to provide additional supporting documents. These can include government-issued IDs, school records, or a baby book.
If you were born before 1950: You will need to submit an original Certificate of No Birth Record from the PSA along with an Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons.
Additional requirements
For late registrations: If your PSA-issued birth certificate was registered late, you must provide at least one of the following supporting documents:
School records
Baby book or health record
Any two of the following: NBI Clearance, Member Data Record from PhilHealth, or School records like Transcript of Records or Diploma
Other requirements: You may also need other documents depending on your situation, such as a marriage contract or a government-issued ID.
How to order a PSA birth certificate
Go to psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph.
Order your birth certificate online and follow the instructions for delivery. You can also use the service to order a Report of Birth.
Wait for the certificate to be delivered to your address. You may need to provide your local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy if the PSA-issued document is not clear or cannot be read.
Provide the PSA-issued certificate to the passport office for processing.