PSA Birth Certificate is the official birth record issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (formerly NSO). Universal requirement for major PHL government applications.
Required for:
- PRC board exam application
- Passport application
- Driver's license
- SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG enrollment
- Marriage certificate application
- College admission
- Government job applications
- Immigration applications
How to get one:
- Online: PSA Helpline (psahelpline.ph) or Census Online
- In-person: PSA branches nationwide
- Cost: ₱155 (regular) — including delivery
- Processing: 3-10 working days online; same-day at PSA outlets
Latest version recommended:
- Always order latest copy (not photocopy)
- Validity: 6 months for most applications
- Foreign use: requires apostille from DFA
What it means for you:
- Keep multiple latest copies on hand for application periods
- Order online for convenience
- Some applications require "PSA-authenticated" specifically (the standard PSA copy is this)