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Report of Birth of Child Born Abroad of Filipino Parent/s

The birth of a Filipino should be reported to and registered with the Philippine Statistics Authority (formerly NSO) through the Philippine Consulate General in Agana, Guam having jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place (i.e. Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia & Republic of Marshall Islands). 

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Report of Birth application form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink.  Forms should be notarized if submitting by mail. – 4 originally signed accomplished form.
  2. Certificate of Live Birth – 4 photocopies & bring original
  3. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) of formerly National Statistics office (NSO) Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage of the parents - 4 photocopies & bring original
  4. PSA/NSO Birth Certificate of father & mother to verify Middle Name of the Child 4 photocopies & bring original
  5. Current/ Valid Passports of both parents or government-issued identification card (if parent do not have a current/ valid passport) - 4 photocopies & bring original
  6. Passports of parents (valid at the time of the birth of the child)- 4 photocopies & bring original
  7. Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or a copy of the U.S. Visa of Filipino parent/s - 4 photocopies & bring original
  8. If applicable, U.S. Naturalization Certificate of parent(s)- 4 photocopies & bring original
  9. If applicable, PSA/NSO Death Certificate of parent(s)- 4 photocopies & bring original.
  10. If applicable, dual citizenship documents of parents & child – 4 photocopies & bring original.
  11. Negative Certification of Birth Record from PSA (CRS Form 1) for applicants whose age is five (5) years old and above.

If Parents are Not Married:

  1. Affidavit to Use the Surname of Father (AUSF), executed by the mother or the child (with Sworn Attestation of the mother, if child is less than 7 years old) - 4 photocopies & bring original
  2. Affidavit of Admission of Paternity (AAP) executed by the father or Declaration of Paternity issued by the Vital Statistics Office or Private Handwritten Instrument– 4 photocopies & bring original
  3. PSA/NSO Certificate of No Marriage of mother - 4 photocopies & bring original

If Parents are Married after Child’s Birth:

  1. Joint Affidavit of Legitimation by subsequent marriage of parents - 4 photocopies & bring original
  2. PSA/NSO Marriage Advisory - 4 photocopies & bring original
  3. Affidavit of Delayed Registration of Birth explaining the reasons for delayed registration, if Report of Birth is filed more than a year after the child is born - 4 photocopies & bring original
  4. Processing fee: Report of Birth is $25.00, Affidavit of Delayed Registration of Birth is $25.00, AUSF is $25.00, AAP is $25.00 & Certificate of Registration is $25.00 Affidavit of Legitimation is $25.00 (non-refundable), payable in cash, or postal money order, bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to “Philippine Consulate General".  Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.

Those filing through the Office of Consular Affairs, all affidavits, including Report of Birth form, are to be notarized in the Philippines.

Note:  The Philippine Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service.  The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted.

The Consular Officer may require additional proof or documents from applicant to determine the child’s citizenship, identity, or eligibility for registration of birth under Philippine laws.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are submitting your documents by mail, please send the required documents via email for pre-screening. The Consulate will notify you via email whether your documents are in order or if additional documents are required.
Once the Consulate confirms that your documents are complete, please mail the original documents along with copies, payment and pre-paid self-addressed envelope. Be sure to include a cover letter/page with complete contact information, including mailing address, contact numbers, the specificl consular service you are requesting.

CIVIL REGISTRY

Report of Birth Requirements

Report of Marriage Requirements

Report of Death

 

NOTARIALS

Download Forms

Affidavit of Support Consent and Guaranty

Affidavit of Support and Consent

Parental Travel Permit

Affidavit of Consent

Affidavit of Support

Special Power of Attorney

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME PASSPORT APPLICATION 

  • Confirmed passport appointment schedule obtained from the Global Appointment System of the DFA : www.passport.gov.ph 
    • (Note :Pease choose the option of Site: [Agana PCG] under the Country [UNITED STATES OF AMERICA] under the Region [NORTH AMERICA]))
  • Personal appearance of applicant
  • Original plus one photocopy of the applicant's Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Consulate or PSA/NSO issued Birth Certificate
  • If applicant availed of Dual Citizenship or Election of Philippine Citizenship under RA 9225 (The Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003) please submit the following:
    • Original plus one photocopy of the dual documents (Identification Certificate (IC)
    • Oath of Allegiance
    • Order of Approval) issued by the Bureau of Immigration or the Philippine Embassy/Consulate where the applicant applied for citizenship retention/reacquisition
  • Passport fee of $60.00 (cash only);

Additional requirements: 

For minor applicants (below 18 years old):

  • Valid passport of the parents or legal guardian and photocopy of the data page of said passport;
  • The minor applicant must be accompanied by the Filipino parent/guardian.
  • For the legally adopted:
    • Original plus one photocopy of the PSA/NSO issued amended birth certificate reflecting the new adoptive surname
    • If available, original and photocopy of the PSA/NSO birth certificate before adoption
    • Original plus one photocopy of the Philippine Court Order on Adoption and Certificate of Finality 

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

All applicants are advised to wait for their new passports before buying their tickets and making any travel plans.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC  REGARDING EXTENSION OF PASSPORT VALIDITY:

The Consular Section no longer accepts applications for the sole purpose of extending the validity of Philippine passports that are about to expire. This is in compliance with the rules and regulations set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

In this regard, the Consulate General would like to remind our Kababayan of the following:

  • Check your passport’s expiry date. If your passport will expire in one (1) year or less, renew it immediately;
  • New passports may become available up to 45 days from the date of application. Please plan accordingly; and

Those who need to urgently travel to the Philippines may apply for a travel document (TD) which may be used for a one-way travel to the Philippines within one (1) month from the date of issuance.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT SERVICES

Applicant

Nature of Application

Requirements

ADULT

New Application

1. Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)

2. Personal Appearance

3. Accomplished Application Form

4. Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued Certificate of Live Birth; 

  • Married Females (who are using their spouse’s last name) must also present Original and submit photocopy of PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage on Security Paper or Report of Marriage.
  • Local Civil Registrar Copy is required if PSA-issued documents are not clear or cannot be read.  

5. Any of the following acceptable IDs with one (1) photocopy (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Processing.

Note: If a woman opts to retain maiden name, a PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage is not required.

Supporting Documents for Adult New Applications

Pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. 11983, supporting documents will be further required in addition to the basic requirements to prove the applicant's identity, citizenship and lack of travel restrictions, as specified in the following cases:

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ADULT

Renewal of Electronic Passport

1. Confirmed Online Appointment (click here)

2. Accomplished Application Form

3. Personal Appearance

4. Current ePassport with photocopy of data page; and

5. Original PSA-issued documents that will support the change of name:
●  Certificate of Marriage if married women will use spouse’s surname;
●  Annotated Certificate of Live Birth if with corrected entries;
●  Annotated Certificate of Marriage to show annulment/divorce/court
ordered instruction; and/or
●  Certificate of Death of Spouse if married women will revert to the use of maiden name

Note: If a woman opts to retain maiden name, a PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage is not required.

Supporting Documents for Adult New Applications

Pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. 11983, supporting documents will be further required in addition to the basic requirements to prove the applicant's identity, citizenship and lack of travel restrictions, as specified in the following cases:

Note: Some cases will require the application to be treared as a New Application rather than a renewal.

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ADULT

Renewal of Non-Electronic Passport Applications 

1. Confirmed Online Appointment (click here);

2. Personal Appearance;

3. Accomplished Application Form;

4. Current Non-ePassport with photocopy of data page (if available);

5. Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued Certificate of Live Birth on Security Paper; and
● Married Females (who are using their spouse’s last name) must also present Original and submit photocopy of PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage on Security Paper or Report of Marriage.
● Local Civil Registrar Copy is required if PSA-issued documents are not clear or cannot be read

6. Any of the following acceptable IDs with one (1) photocopy (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Processing)

Note: If a woman opts to retain maiden name, a PSA-issued Certificate of Marriage is not required.

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MINOR

New Application

1. Confirmed Online Appointment - To schedule an online appointment, (Click here)

2. Accomplished Application Form;

3. Personal appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion; and
● For accompanying authorized adult companion, supporting documents depending on the case of the minor can be found below

4. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued Certificate of Live Birth;
● Local Civil Registrar Copy may be required if PSA Certificate of Live Birth is not clear or cannot be read.

5. Valid identification card or competent proof of identity of the minor applicant

6. Passport or valid identification card of the accompanying parent or authorized adult companion.

Supporting Documents for Minor New Applications

Pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. 11983, supporting documents will be further required in addition to the basic requirements to prove the applicant’s identity, citizenship and lack of travel restrictions, as specified in the following cases:

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MINOR

Passport Renewal

1. Confirmed Online Appointment - To schedule an online appointment, click here.

2. Accomplished Application Form;

3. Personal appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion;
● The accompanying adult companion shall submit supporting documents depending on the case of the minor. The list can be found below.

4. Current or latest-issued passport with photocopy of data page;

5. PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or PSA Report of Birth as proof of filiation; and

6. Valid identification card or other competent proof of identity of the minor applicant

7. Passport or valid identification 

Supporting Documents for Minor Renewal Applications 

Pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. 11983, supporting documents will be further required in addition to the basic requirements to prove the applicant’s identity, citizenship and lack of travel restrictions, as specified in the following cases:

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Please note that the Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional documents to verify the nationality and identity of the applicant. 

PASSPORT FEES

New Passport US$ 60.00
Renewal of Passport US$ 60.00
Replacement of Lost e-Passport

US$ 150.00 (+ cost of affidavit)
Replacement of Lost machine-readable passport (non-ePassport)

US$ 90.00 (+ cost of affidavit)

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