Philippines - Register a Birth

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Register a Birth, the applicant has to approach the Philippines Statistics Authority’s civil registry offices link.

   Note: The applicant has to click Field office and select the region from the drop-down menu.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Medical records
• Marriage certificate of parents
• Proof of citizenship

Office Locations & Contacts

PHILIPPINES STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA)
PSA Complex, East Avenue
Diliman, Quezon City
Civil Registration concerns:
Telephone: (02) 8461-0500 local 702/703
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
For online query: [email protected]
Field offices link

Note: The applicant has to click Field office and select the region from the drop-down menu.

List of registration centres link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to register a birth is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of P150. Fee may vary depends on timely filling of registration.

Validity

• The Validity of the birth registration is forever.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Complete name of the child (first, middle, last)
• Complete name of the father
• Complete maiden name of the mother
• Date of birth (month, day, year)
• Place of birth (city/municipality, province)
• Applicant name
• Applicant delivery address
• Telephone number
• Valid email address

Need for the Document

• Birth registration is a permanent and official record of a child’s existence. The child who is not registered at birth is in danger of being denied the right to an official identity, a recognised name and a nationality.
• Registration is also a vital tool for a nation’s development because the process of registration means collection of data on vital statistics (number of births & deaths). It is an essential element of national planning for children since it provides a demographic base.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The birth certificate is the first right of the child and it is the first step towards establishing its identity. The following compulsory uses of birth and death certificates are emerged:

• For admission to schools
• As proof of age for employment.
• For proof of age at marriage.
• To establish parentage.
• To establish age for purpose of enrollment in Electoral Rolls.
• To establish age for insurance purposes.
• For registering in National Population Register (NPR).