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3. Ordering Certificates From the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

 * Civil registry records beginning with the year 1945, researchers can solicit the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for copies of civil registration certificates.
 * Detailed information on how to order these certificates online is found at PSA SERBILIS. It will take you through the process step by step.
 * Requesting certificate copies by mail see Requesting for a Civil Registry Document. All requests by mail should be addressed to:


 * THE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL
 * NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE
 * P.O. BOX 779, MANILA CPO
 * 1000 MANILA
 * PHILIPPINES




 * Civil registry records prior to 1945, contact the National Archives of the Philippines.
 * You will find instructions and forms for ordering records from the National Archives from the Archives Collection and Access Division.
 * See Abra, Philippines Civil Registration (Archives Division) collection listed above under 1. Online Civil Registration Records to find the starting date for your province.

4. Writing to the Civil Registry of a Municipality
NOTE: All lines of the international delivery address should appear in all capital letters. If possible, the address should have no more than five lines. For more information see USPS International Mail Manual.


 * Many records were lost or damaged in the war. Checking both the national office and the local office might help find a surviving record.


 * Local civil registry offices have retained copies of the civil registry records. The Directory of Civil Registrars provides office telephone numbers, fax numbers, and sometimes email addresses. Request by mail, email or fax is accepted. Write, email, or fax a brief request for the certificate copy using the address formats below:




 * Write a brief request to the proper office. Send the following:
 * Full name and the sex of the person sought.
 * Names of the parents, if known.
 * Approximate date and place of the event.
 * Your relationship to the person.
 * Reason for the request (family history, medical, etc.).
 * Request for a photocopy of the complete original record.
 * Check or cash for the search fee ($20.30).

English is the official language of the Philippines. The Letter Writing Guide will help you with organizing your letter and phrasing your requests.

4. Writing to Request Civil Registration Records
NOTE: All lines of the international delivery address should appear in all capital letters. If possible, the address should have no more than five lines. For more information see USPS International Mail Manual.


 * Civil registry documents which can be obtained from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), beginning with the year 1945.
 * Click here for detailed instructions for requesting certificate copies by mail.
 * Click here to order records online.
 * Civil registry records from the National Archives of the Philippines, prior to 1945.
 * See Abra, Philippines Civil Registration (Archives Division) collection listed above under 1. Online Civil Registration Records to find the starting date for your province.
 * Click here for the Archives Collection and Access Division and you will find instructions and forms for ordering records from the National Archives.
 * A copy of the records have been retained in local civil registry offices. Because many records were lost or damaged in the war, checking both the national office and local office might help find a surviving record.
 * Click here for a directory of office telephone numbers, fax numbers, and sometimes email addresses. Write or email a brief request for the record copy using the address formats below:




 * Write a brief request to the proper office. Send the following:
 * Full name and the sex of the person sought.
 * Names of the parents, if known.
 * Approximate date and place of the event.
 * Your relationship to the person.
 * Reason for the request (family history, medical, etc.).
 * Request for a photocopy of the complete original record.
 * Check or cash for the search fee ($20.30).

English is the official language of the Philippines. The Letter Writing Guide will help you with organizing your letter and phrasing your requests.