Requesting a NSO Certified Copy of your Birth Certificate

I feel like birth certificate is the most requested document by Filipinos as this is always if not often part of the requirement when applying for anything in this country. We are so blessed that nowadays, we now have a quite few options to request for this copy without sacrificing much of our time, patience and sanity.

Online

All you have to do is fill out the form, pay and wait for the document to be delivered to you. 

Two sites I can recommend are:

1. E-Census: https://www.ecensus.com.ph/Secure/OnlineApplication.aspx

2. NSO Help Line: https://nsohelpline.ph/order-now

I always get mine at E-Census web site because one of their accredited payment channel is BDO, which is hella convenient for me.

Step 1: Application Form

            Fill out the form and once done you will be provided with a Batch Request Number & Request Reference Number

Step 2: Payment

            You can either pay via online banking (which is what I always do) or pay via BDO ATM machine or go to the nearest BDO or UnionBank and provide the Batch or Request Reference Number

The fees are as follows:

Step 3: Delivery

            After payment, it will take 3-5 working days (Metro Manila) for the document to be delivered. You will receive a Dispatch Notification email to update you when the document is on its way. If in any case, you won't be able to receive the package personally or you opted to have it delivered in your office address, make sure to leave an authorization letter & a xerox copy of any valid ID so the guard on duty can receive it on your behalf.

I have not tried NSO Helpline yet - but based from their FAQ page, their fee is Php 350 but processing time is 2-3 working days. If you are ok with the extra Php 35 charge for a much faster processing time - then this one's for you.

Mall Business Centers

SM Mall Business Center now accepts request for government documents and this is a good option if there is a SM mall near you. Their fee is Php 140 per copy plus an additional Php 20 for service fee. You have the option to pick up the document after 4-6 business days or have it delivered for a fee. 

Serbilis Outlets

Now if you are in a hurry to get a copy of your birth certificate and can't afford to wait for a few days delivery, then you can always go to the nearest Serbilis outlet to request one. The fee is also Php 140 and you can wait for the release of the document within the day.

You can visit this site: https://psa.gov.ph/civil-registration-services/walk-applications-serbilis-outlets to get more information on the steps & timeline of the whole process once there.