Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

PSA Advisory on Marriages

A PSA Advisory on Marriages is a civil-registry product distinct from CENOMAR. Use official PSA ordering channels (Helpline/Serbilis) or a CRS outlet, following the requester and ID rules shown for that product. Do not treat CENOMAR instructions as a substitute—confirm the Advisory product selection and checkout amount on the official channel.

How to request a PSA Advisory on Marriages through official channels—distinct from a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage Record).

Last verified October 8, 2026

Updated October 8, 2026

Advisory on Marriages is treated as a distinct PSA product from CENOMAR. Requester/fee specifics that are not explicitly published for Advisory on the Helpline death/birth FAQ pattern are marked confirm-at-channel (PARTIAL).

Quick Summary

Agency
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
How to apply
Online or walk-in
Published processing time
Online orders do not require a PSA appointment when the channel offers the product. Delivery or release timing depends on the channel—confirm the estimate shown at checkout or at the outlet.
Published PSA Helpline fees
See fees

What You’ll Need

Use this as a preparation checklist. Items marked “If it applies” are situational.

  • Select Advisory on Marriages—not CENOMAR—unless that is what you need

    Official source

    CENOMAR certifies the absence of a marriage record under the person’s name. An Advisory on Marriages is a different PSA product. Choose the product named on the official ordering screen or outlet form.

  • Complete civil-registry search details for the person named

    Confirm at office

    Prepare full name, birth details, parents’ names, and other fields the official order form requires for marriage-related certifications.

  • Eligible requester / authorization for the channel

    Confirm at office

    Follow the requester relationship and authorization rules shown on the official channel for Advisory on Marriages. Do not assume they are identical to CENOMAR or death-certificate online limits.

  • Valid ID for release / delivery

    Confirm at office

    Bring a valid ID matching the requester details. Exact accepted IDs are confirmed at delivery or outlet release.

How To Do It

  1. 1

    Confirm you need Advisory on Marriages vs CENOMAR

    Official source

    Ask the requesting office which PSA product they require. If they asked for CENOMAR, use the CENOMAR guide instead.

  2. 2

    Order through an official PSA channel or CRS outlet

    Confirm at office

    Select Advisory on Marriages on Helpline/Serbilis if listed, or request it at a CRS outlet. Pay only the amount shown by that official channel.

  3. 3

    Receive with matching ID

    Confirm at office

    Present matching ID (or complete any LOA/authorization the channel provides) when the SECPA copy is released.

Fees

Helpline amounts are shown when published on psahelpline.ph. Serbilis or CRS outlet fees are confirmed at those channels.

Official channel fee for Advisory on Marriages
Do not assume the CENOMAR ₱420 or birth/death ₱365 Helpline figures apply. Confirm the Advisory line item on the official ordering screen or CRS receipt.
Confirm at office
Confirm at checkout / outlet

Important Notes

  • Advisory on Marriages ≠ CENOMAR

    Official source

    These are different PSA products. Ordering the wrong one can delay visas, marriage license applications, or other filings that specify a particular document.

  • Confirm the product is still listed on the channel you use

    Confirm at office

    Online product menus can change. If Advisory on Marriages is not offered on a particular portal screen, use another official channel or a CRS outlet.

Where / How To Apply

Official online channels that list Advisory on Marriages among PSA products (confirm product list on PSA Helpline / Serbilis at order time), or PSA CRS / Census Serbilis outlets.

Open PSA HelplineOpen PSA Serbilis

Official Sources

Verify the checklist against the agency before you travel or pay.