PSA Birth Certificate Online 2026: Request and Fees
Quick answer
You can request a PSA birth certificate online through PSA Serbilis and have it delivered to your address. In 2026 it costs about PHP 365 per copy online (with delivery) or about PHP 155 at a PSA outlet. Delivery takes about 3 to 8 working days, depending on your location.
Requirements
- Full name on the birth certificate, birth date and birthplace.
- Father's full name and mother's maiden name.
- Purpose of the request (for example, passport or employment).
- Valid ID of the requester, original + photocopy for walk-in.Original + photocopy
- If you request for someone else: authorization letter and IDs of both of you, original + photocopy.Original + photocopy
- Person who receives the delivery must show a valid ID.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online via PSA Serbilis | About PHP 365 per copy | Includes delivery in the Philippines |
| Walk-in at PSA outlet | About PHP 155 per copy | Paid at the outlet |
Steps
Online
1. Go to psaserbilis.com.ph and choose "Birth Certificate"
2. Read the terms and enter the requester's details
3. Enter the birth certificate owner's details exactly
4. Enter the delivery address
5. Pay using the payment reference
6. Keep your reference number to track the request
7. Receive the document
Check every detail.
Walk-in
1. Book an appointment if your PSA outlet requires it
2. Go to a PSA Civil Registry System (CRS) outlet
3. Fill in the application form and pay
4. Wait for release or return on the given date
Processing time
- Online: about 3 to 8 working days, longer for far areas.
- Walk-in: often same day or next working day.
- If the record is not yet in the PSA database, it can take weeks to months after endorsement from the local civil registrar.
Where to apply
- Apply on the official website: https://www.psaserbilis.com.ph/
Common problems and fixes
"Negative result" or no record found
Your birth may be registered only at the local civil registrar. Ask them to endorse it to PSA.
Wrong spelling or date
File a correction with your local civil registrar (clerical error petition).
Unreadable copy
Ask the PSA outlet for a clearer copy or an endorsement from the local registrar.
Delivery failed
Track your request with the reference number and confirm your address.
Look-alike sites
Check the web address before paying.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA birth certificate in 2026?
About PHP 365 online with delivery, or about PHP 155 at a PSA outlet.
How long does PSA online delivery take?
About 3 to 8 working days, depending on your area.
Can I request someone else's PSA birth certificate?
Only if you are the owner, a parent, spouse, child or an authorized representative.
Is the PSA birth certificate the same as the NSO birth certificate?
Yes. NSO is the old name of the office. PSA copies replace NSO copies.
Does a PSA birth certificate expire?
No. But some offices ask for a copy issued within the last 6 months or 1 year.
What if PSA has no record of my birth?
Ask your local civil registrar to endorse your record to PSA, or file a late registration.
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