Your Guide to PSA Civil Registry Documents

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is far more than just a data collector; it is the central statistical authority of the Philippine government and a cornerstone of national record-keeping. Established to rationalize and integrate statistical services, the PSA is comprehensively responsible for collecting, compiling, analyzing, and publishing a wide array of statistical information across various sectors, including economic, social, and demographic data. This crucial role ensures that government agencies, policymakers, researchers, and the public have access to reliable figures for informed decision-making.

Furthermore, the PSA holds the vital responsibility of civil registration. Under its mandate, the PSA carries out, enforces, and administers the registration of vital events such as births, marriages, and deaths, and issues official documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and the Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR). Through these functions, the PSA ensures the integrity and accessibility of vital records for all Filipinos, serving as the official repository of these essential documents nationwide.

One of the PSA's key functions is managing the civil registry, which includes vital records of every Filipino. These documents are essential for legal, personal, and official transactions, from enrolling in school to applying for a passport or getting married.

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For many years, Filipinos obtained their vital civil registry documents from the National Statistics Office (NSO). However, the landscape of official document issuance in the Philippines underwent a significant transformation. Today, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is the central authority responsible for all civil registration matters, including the issuance of birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and CENOMARs.

So, is your old NSO certificate still valid? Absolutely. The PSA has officially clarified that NSO certificates issued prior to the merger remain permanently valid and do not have an expiration date. You can generally still use these documents for various transactions.

The key difference lies in the issuing authority for new requests. Since the NSO's functions, particularly in civil registration, were subsumed under the PSA in 2013 (via Republic Act No. 10625, the Philippine Statistical Act), any new PSA certificate you acquire will carry the PSA logo and be printed on the updated Security Paper (SECPA). While the content and details on the certificates largely remain the same, some institutions or foreign embassies might prefer or require a recently issued PSA certificate with the current security features. Therefore, while your NSO document is valid, opting for a new PSA-issued certificate for crucial transactions can sometimes prevent potential delays or questions.

Before ordering a PSA certificate online, prepare the following:

• Full name of the certificate owner
• Date and place of birth, marriage, or death
• Parents' full names (for birth certificate)
• Date of marriage or death (for respective documents)
• A valid government-issued ID (for delivery)
• Your delivery address and contact number

Whether you are applying for a job, a visa, or getting married, it is best to secure your PSA documents early. Processing and delivery can take a few days, especially during peak seasons.

You can request a PSA certificate for yourself or as an authorized requester. Here’s a quick guide:

• Birth Certificate: Owner, Parents, Children of legal age
• Marriage Certificate: Either spouse, Parents, Children of legal age
• Death Certificate: Spouse, Parents, Children of legal age
• CENOMAR or CENODEATH: Owner, Parents, Children of legal age

For Metro Manila addresses, the PSA certificate is delivered the day after it is released by the PSA. For areas outside Metro Manila, delivery takes approximately 3 to 8 business days.