PSA Birth Certificate is the official copy of your birth record from the Philippine Statistics Authority (formerly NSO).
Needed for:
- PRC board exam applications
- Passport applications
- Civil service and government job applications
- College admission and entrance tests (many ask for it)
- Immigration and visa applications
How to get one:
- Online through PSA's official request channels, with delivery
- In person at PSA outlets
- Check psa.gov.ph for current fees and processing times
What it means for you:
- Some agencies ask for a recently issued copy, so order ahead of application season
- For use abroad, get a DFA apostille