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Updated: September 15, 2026
PSA Birth Certificate — Retrieved and Shipped Worldwide
A PSA Birth Certificate is an official civil registry document issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA Serbilis). It serves as primary proof of identity and citizenship for immigration, marriage, and naturalization applications.
Pricing & Timeline
- Document
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Issued By
- Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
- All-Inclusive Price
- USD $349
- PSA + DFA Apostille + DHL shipping
- Estimated Timeline
- 4–6 weeks total
What's Included
Price
PSA Birth Certificate retrieval
included
DFA Apostille authentication
included
DHL international shipping (tracked)
included
Total (all-inclusive)
USD $349
Urgent cases may incur an additional fee. Exact quote confirmed during free consultation.
We arrange the PSA Birth Certificate in the format your receiving authority requests, without a trip to the Philippines.
- PSA Birth Certificate requirements depend on the receiving authority and application
- Authentication arranged only when the receiving authority requires it
- Shipped via DHL Express directly to your address anywhere in the world
- All-inclusive pricing: no hidden fees for Apostille or shipping
Who This Is For
Not sure what format is required
We confirm whether Apostille is needed for your specific submission authority before we start — no guesswork.
No contacts in the Philippines
Our Cebu-based team handles everything locally. You just need to provide the applicant information.
We confirm requirements before we start
Apostille required or not? Paper or digital? We verify for your specific case so you do not pay for the wrong document.
Free cancellation before start · Progress updates at every stage · Pay balance only after confirming document copies
Three family members applying together?
Our US$1,249 family package includes three PSA Birth Certificates, three first-time NBI Clearances, the applicable DFA Apostilles, case coordination, and one consolidated DHL shipment.
US$1,249 total · Two payments of US$624.50
What's Included
PSA Birth Certificate retrieval
We apply to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and obtain the SECPA-printed original on your behalf.
DFA Apostille authentication
When required, we arrange the DFA e-Apostille for the PSA e-Certificate. Any SECPA paper certificate requested by the receiving authority is ordered separately.
DHL shipping worldwide
Tracked international delivery directly to your door anywhere in the world. No forwarding needed.
How It Works
1
Submit your inquiry
Tell us your use case (K-1, CR-1, etc.) and your target submission date.
2
We confirm scope and quote
We verify whether Apostille is required and provide all-inclusive pricing.
3
We use the applicable route
If required, the PSA e-Certificate and DFA e-Apostille are processed electronically. A SECPA paper certificate is ordered separately when requested.
4
DHL delivery worldwide
Documents are shipped with tracking. Estimated total: 4–6 weeks.
FAQ
A
We provide all-inclusive pricing after reviewing your case. PSA retrieval, DFA Apostille, and DHL shipping are all included.
A
Approximately 4–6 weeks total: PSA takes 2–3 weeks, DFA Apostille 1–2 weeks, and DHL shipping 3–5 business days.
A
Yes. Share your deadline and we will confirm whether priority processing is feasible before you commit.
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Yes. Bundling multiple documents is common for K-1 and CR-1 petitions. We handle them together at no extra coordination cost.
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※ This is a private document retrieval service by IGRS Inc. We are not affiliated with PSA, NBI, DFA, or any Philippine government agency.