Last verified: October 5, 2026
Independent guide. We are not affiliated with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Fees, processing times, and portal rules change — always confirm on the official channel before paying.
Quick answer: The PSA issues certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates plus CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage). The cheapest way is a CRS outlet at ₱155/copy (appointment now mandatory since 23 March 2026); the most convenient is PSAHelpline.ph at ₱365/copy with door-to-door delivery. Under RA 11909, birth, marriage, and death certificates have permanent validity — they do not expire.
What the PSA civil registry covers
The Philippine Statistics Authority is the central repository of civil registry documents — the official records of births, marriages, and deaths reported by Local Civil Registry Offices (LCROs) nationwide. From the PSA you can get:
- Birth certificate — proof of birth, identity, and parentage; required for passports, school enrollment, employment, and government IDs.
- Marriage certificate — proof of marriage; required for spouse benefits, name changes, and visa applications.
- Death certificate — required for insurance claims, estate settlement, and SSS/GSIS benefits.
- CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) — certifies that no marriage record exists for a person in the PSA database; commonly required for marriage licenses and some visa applications.
- CENODEATH — the equivalent certification for death records.
If your record is not in the PSA database (common for older or late-reported events), the PSA issues a negative certification — and the fix starts at your LCRO, not at PSA (see the correction guide).
All our PSA guides
- How to Get a PSA Birth Certificate Online — PSAHelpline vs Serbilis vs outlet, full fee table, delivery times, “no record found” fixes.
- PSA Marriage Certificate — ordering online, requirements, fees, and Advisory on Marriage explained.
- CENOMAR — what it is, who can request one, fees, validity, and QR verification.
- Correcting a Birth Certificate — RA 9048 vs court correction, late registration, negative certification.
- PSA Death Certificate — how to request one online or at an outlet, fees, and who may apply.
Fee comparison: all channels (2026)
Fees below are per copy, confirmed across PSAHelpline’s published schedule and 2026 guides. Confirm the exact total at checkout — fees change.
| Channel | Birth / Marriage / Death | CENOMAR / CENODEATH |
|---|---|---|
| PSAHelpline.ph (home delivery) | ₱365 | ₱420 |
| PSA Serbilis (online delivery) | ₱330 | ₱430 |
| PSAHelpline (pick-up) | ₱335 | ₱395 |
| CRS outlet counter | ₱155 | ₱210 |
| e-Certificate (digital PDF) | ₱290 | ₱345 |
| Foreign (Serbilis, via courier) | US$20.30 | Confirm current rate on psaserbilis.com.ph |
PSAHelpline’s ₱365 breaks down as ₱155 document fee + ₱160 service fee + ₱50 courier fee. There is no discount for ordering multiple copies on PSAHelpline — each copy costs the full per-copy fee.
Which channel should you use?
- Cheapest: CRS outlet (₱155/copy) — but since 23 March 2026, appointments are mandatory at all outlets (PSA Advisory 26CRS01-0546). Book free at appointment.psa.gov.ph. No walk-ins, no rescheduling — miss your slot and you book a new one.
- Most convenient: PSAHelpline.ph — order anytime, pay online (cards, GCash, Maya, 7-Eleven, Bayad Center), delivered to your door. Metro Manila: typically 3–4 working days; provinces: 4–7 working days. A valid ID is required upon receipt.
- Urgent digital need: e-Certificate — a digitally signed, QR-verifiable PDF (₱290/₱345). Accepted where digital copies are allowed; embassies and some agencies still require the SECPA paper copy.
- From abroad: PSAHelpline supports international requests; PSA Serbilis ships worldwide via DHL. Alternatively, authorize a relative in the Philippines.
Who can request a PSA certificate?
Under the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), civil registry documents are confidential. PSAHelpline allows you to order your own certificates and those of your children and parents. For anyone else, the requester needs a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) or must be acting in an official capacity (courts, authorized agencies). The courier releases documents only to the owner or an authorized representative with a signed authorization letter and valid ID.
Buod sa Tagalog
Ang PSA ang nag-iisyu ng birth, marriage, at death certificates pati CENOMAR. Pinakamura sa CRS outlet (₱155) pero kailangan ng appointment simula 23 March 2026; pinakaconvenient sa PSAHelpline.ph (₱365, door-to-door delivery). Hindi na nag-e-expire ang birth, marriage, at death certificates sa ilalim ng RA 11909. Kung walang record sa PSA, sa Local Civil Registrar magsimula — hindi sa PSA.
Troubleshooting
“No record found” on an online order. Do not reorder repeatedly. First check with the LCRO where the event was registered — the record may exist locally but was never transmitted to PSA. Ask the LCRO about endorsement, or file for late registration if the event was never registered at all.
Name mismatch between the certificate and your IDs. Use the name exactly as it appears in the civil registry when ordering. If the registry itself has the error, that is a correction case — see the correction guide. Do not “fix” it by ordering under a different name.
Missed CRS outlet appointment. The PSA appointment system does not allow rescheduling. Book a new slot at appointment.psa.gov.ph — or switch to PSAHelpline.ph if your request is not urgent.
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Related guides: PSA Birth Certificate Online · PSA Marriage Certificate · CENOMAR · Birth Certificate Correction · PSA Death Certificate
Last verified: 2026-10-05. Official sources: psa.gov.ph, psahelpline.ph. Fees per PSAHelpline’s published schedule and 2026 guides (₱365 = ₱155 document + ₱160 service + ₱50 courier; CENOMAR ₱420 = ₱210 + ₱160 + ₱50). CRS appointment rule per PSA Advisory 26CRS01-0546 (23 March 2026). RA 11909 permanent validity. Confirm all fees at checkout before paying.
Always confirm details on the official government portal:
Visit the official PSA portalFrequently asked questions
Is PSAHelpline.ph legit?
Yes. PSAHelpline.ph is an authorized PSA partner that has processed civil registry requests for over 25 years. Avoid random Facebook pages or "rush PSA" fixers — they overcharge and mishandle personal data.
Do PSA birth certificates expire?
No. Under RA 11909, birth, marriage, and death certificates have permanent validity. However, some agencies (especially for CENOMAR) still ask for recently issued copies — check the receiving agency's requirement.
What if the PSA has no record of my birth?
You will receive a negative certification. The fix starts at the Local Civil Registry Office where the birth was registered: verify the local record, ask for endorsement to PSA, or file for late registration if the birth was never registered. See the correction guide.
Can I get a PSA certificate the same day?
At a CRS outlet with an appointment, release can be same-day if the record is available in the database. Online orders take days (Metro Manila: 3–4 working days; provinces: 4–7). There is no official same-day online option.
How do I track my PSAHelpline order?
You receive a reference number after ordering, with email and SMS notifications as the document moves through processing and courier dispatch.
Is the e-Certificate accepted everywhere?
No. It is a digitally signed PDF with QR verification — fine for digital submissions, but embassies, courts, and many agencies still require the physical copy on SECPA security paper. Confirm with the receiving office first.
PSA birth certificate vs NSO — what's the difference?
The NSO (National Statistics Office) became the PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority) under RA 10625, the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013, which merged four statistical agencies. An old NSO-issued birth certificate is still valid; new copies are printed by the PSA on SECPA security paper. When guides say "NSO birth certificate online," they mean today's PSA ordering channels.
