When a child is born abroad to parents who are both Filipino citizens or to one (1) parent who is a Filipino citizen, i.e. one who has not been naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country, the child’s birth must be immediately reported to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the Philippine Embassy or Consulate, which exercises jurisdiction over the place of birth.
File application by email first.
ONLY births that took place in the following states can be registered or reported at the Philippine Consulate General in New York: (1) Connecticut, (2) Delaware, (3) Maine, (4) Massachusetts, (5) New Hampshire, (6) New Jersey, (7) New York, (8) Pennsylvania, (9) Rhode Island, and (10) Vermont.
For births that happened in other U.S. states, please click the Consulate Finder to find out which Philippine Embassy or Consulate can assist you, what the hours of operation are, and how to reach it.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS (Downloadable forms at the bottom of this page)
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Report of Birth Application Form (Notarized)
The informant should accomplish four (4) ROB applications, all with original signature of the parent/s or the child if already 18 years old.
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The forms must be duly notarized by any US notary public.
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Birth Certificate issued by US vital records
Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies of the original/CTC. Or 4 Certified true copiesThe complete names of parent/s must be reflected on the birth certificate issued by the US Vital Recor
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Proof of Filipino Citizenship of Parent/s at the time of child's birth
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Submit one (1) original/CTC and (3) photocopies of the original/CTC.
Or 4 Certified true copies
Samples of proof of Filipino citizenship of parent/s at the time of child’s birth are: US Naturalization Certificate, US Permanent Resident Card, Valid Visa or Work Permit; or Dual Citizenship papers (Identification Certificate and Approval Order
Or 4 Certified true copies
Must be executed and signed by the parent/s or 18 year old child who is filing the application and duly notarized by any US notary public. Submit four (4) original signed and notarized affidavits.
Or 4 Certified true copies
Valid passports or IDs of Parent/s or 18 year old child who is filing the application, with affixed signatures
STEPS
1. Submit application via emailSend one copy of the DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS listed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. for pre-assessment.
2. THE CONSULATE ASSESSES THE COMPLETENESS OF THE EMAILED SUBMISSION
3. MAIL THE REPORT OF BIRTH (ROB) APPLICATION PACKET
Once emailed documents have been determined to be complete and in order by the Consular Officer, the informant/applicant mails the ROB Application packet (please see below the contents of the packet), taking note of the envelope's tracking number. Address mail to:
Civil Registry Unit (Report of Birth)
Philippine Consulate General
556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036
4. GET PSA-AUTHENTICATED BIRTH CERTIFICATE ONLINE
You may request PSA-authenticated copy of the ROB after 6 to 12 months from the date of reporting at www.psaserbilis.com.ph. To complete the online transaction, you will need the transmittal details (Reference Number, Despatch Number, Despatch Date and Transmittal Date) which can be obtained from the DFA Manila's Consular Records Division with email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
Report of Birth Form - New York
Affidavit for Delayed Registration
Affidavit of Admission of Paternity
Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father
Sworn Attestation
Joint Affidavit of Legitimation
Affidavit of Citizenship Status
