Last verified: October 5, 2026
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Quick answer: A PSA death certificate costs ₱365/copy delivered on PSAHelpline.ph (₱330 on PSA Serbilis, ₱155 at a CRS outlet with a mandatory appointment). You will need the deceased’s full name and date and place of death. Under the Data Privacy Act, only the spouse, children, parents, or an SPA-authorized representative may request one. Under RA 11909, death certificates have permanent validity.
Who can request a PSA death certificate?
Death certificates are confidential civil registry documents. They may be issued to:
1. The spouse of the deceased
2. The deceased’s children or parents
3. A person authorized via Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
4. A court or proper public official in official proceedings
Funeral service providers and insurance companies typically work through an authorized family member. Have a valid ID ready — the requester’s identity is checked at ordering and at courier release.
PSA death certificate requirements
- Full name of the deceased (as registered)
- Date of death
- Place of death (city/municipality, province)
- Purpose (e.g., insurance claim, estate settlement, SSS/GSIS benefit)
- Requester’s valid ID and relationship to the deceased
If the death was recent (within weeks), the record may not yet be in the PSA database — the hospital or funeral home reports to the LCRO first, which then transmits to PSA. Allow time before ordering.
How to request online
PSAHelpline.ph (₱365/copy, delivered):
1. Go to psahelpline.ph → Order Now → Death Certificate.
2. Enter the deceased’s full name, date and place of death.
3. Enter requester details (name, relationship), delivery address, mobile, email.
4. Pay ₱365 per copy — cards, GCash, Maya, 7-Eleven, Bayad Center, BancNet.
5. Track with your reference number. Delivery: 3–4 working days Metro Manila, 4–7 working days provinces. Valid ID required upon receipt.
PSA Serbilis (₱330/copy): web form → print payment slip → pay at accredited banks → track online.
CRS outlet (₱155/copy): appointment mandatory since 23 March 2026 (book at appointment.psa.gov.ph) — bring a valid ID, pay at the cashier, same-day release possible when the record is available.
e-Certificate (₱290): digitally signed PDF — check whether the insurance company or agency accepts digital copies first; many still require SECPA paper.
Common uses and what agencies ask for
- Insurance claims: insurers usually want a PSA copy (not just the LCRO or hospital copy) plus the policy documents.
- SSS/GSIS death benefits: PSA death certificate plus the claimant’s CENOMAR (to show no remarriage, where applicable) and other benefit forms.
- Estate settlement: banks and registries require PSA copies for each deceased account holder or title holder.
- CENODEATH: the PSA’s certification that no death record exists for a person — ordered like a CENOMAR (₱420 delivered on PSAHelpline).
Buod sa Tagalog
Para kumuha ng PSA death certificate: psahelpline.ph (₱365, deliver sa bahay) o psaserbilis.com.ph (₱330); pinakamura sa CRS outlet (₱155) pero kailangan ng appointment. Kailangan ang buong pangalan ng yumao, petsa at lugar ng kamatayan. Asawa, anak, o magulang lang (o may SPA) ang puwedeng kumuha. Hindi nag-e-expire ang death certificate sa ilalim ng RA 11909. Kung kamamatay pa lang, maghintay ng ilang linggo bago umorder — baka hindi pa naipapasa ang record sa PSA.
Troubleshooting
“No record found” for a recent death. Normal — the LCRO-to-PSA transmission takes weeks. Confirm registration with the LCRO first, then wait before reordering.
Wrong date or name on the issued certificate. Do not reorder — that is a correction case. Clerical errors go through RA 9048 at the LCRO; see the correction guide.
Courier will not release to me. Only the requester (or an authorized representative with a signed authorization letter and valid ID) can receive the document. If someone else ordered it for you, have them write the authorization letter.
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Related guides: PSA Civil Registry: Complete Guide · PSA Birth Certificate Online · PSA Marriage Certificate · CENOMAR · Birth Certificate Correction
Last verified: 2026-10-05. Official sources: psahelpline.ph, psa.gov.ph. Fees per PSAHelpline’s published schedule. Confirm all fees at checkout.
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Visit the official PSA portalFrequently asked questions
How much is a PSA death certificate in 2026?
₱365 per copy delivered via PSAHelpline, ₱330 via PSA Serbilis, ₱155 at a CRS outlet counter, ₱290 as an e-Certificate.
Who is allowed to get a death certificate?
The spouse, children, or parents of the deceased, an SPA-authorized representative, or a court/public official in official proceedings. Friends, employers, and distant relatives generally cannot request one directly.
How soon after death can I get a PSA copy?
The death must first be registered with the LCRO and transmitted to PSA. For recent deaths, allow several weeks before ordering — ordering too early returns "no record found."
Do death certificates expire?
No. RA 11909 gives death certificates permanent validity. Agencies may still ask for recently issued copies for their own file-freshness policies.
What is CENODEATH?
Certificate of No Death Record — the counterpart of CENOMAR. It certifies that no death record exists for a person in the PSA database. Same ordering channels (₱420 delivered on PSAHelpline).
Can I get a death certificate for someone who died abroad?
If the death was reported to the Philippine embassy/consulate (Report of Death), the record enters the PSA system and you can order it normally. If it was never reported, that step must come first.
