Philippine Statistics Authority / Local Civil Registrar

Late Birth Registration (LCR)

If birth was not registered within 30 days, registration is delayed/late and is filed at the Local Civil Registry of the place of birth (not as a PSA certificate-copy order). National materials describe four Certificate of Live Birth copies, an Affidavit of Delayed Registration, supporting documents, and examination/posting by the civil registrar. PSA MC 2024-17 themes require National ID in delayed birth registration contexts. Exact supporting docs and fees vary by LCR—confirm locally. After registration, order PSA copies separately.

Delayed registration of birth at the Local Civil Registry—national documentary themes from PSA materials; fees and extras vary by city/municipality.

Last verified October 9, 2026

Updated October 9, 2026

PSA Helpline delayed-registration article citing PSA requirements; RSSO delayed-registration pages; Act 3753 timing; MC 2024-17 National ID guidance (2026-10-09). Local extras and fees vary by LCR—confirm at the filing office.

Quick Summary

Agency
Philippine Statistics Authority / Local Civil Registrar
How to apply
Walk-in
Published processing time
Includes registrar examination and commonly a posting period before registration—confirm at the LCR.
Published PSA Helpline fees
See fees

What You’ll Need

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

  • Four accomplished Certificate of Live Birth copies

    Official source

    Signed by parties involved as PSA materials describe.

  • Affidavit of Delayed Registration

    Official source

    Usually on the back of COLB; states reason for delay.

  • Supporting documents the LCR requires

    Confirm at office

    Baptismal, school, medical, or other proofs—confirm locally.

  • Philippine National ID when required under current PSA guidelines

    If it appliesOfficial source

    MC 2024-17 themes mandate National ID for late birth registration contexts.

  • Marriage certificate if the registrant is already married (adult path)

    If it appliesOfficial source

    Listed in PSA delayed-registration materials.

How To Do It

  1. 1

    Go to the LCR of the place of birth

    Official source

    Do not confuse with PSA Helpline copy ordering.

  2. 2

    Submit COLB, affidavit, and supporting docs

    Official source

    Complete posting/examination as directed.

  3. 3

    Receive registered birth record

    Official source

    Then order PSA SECPA copies if needed.

  4. 4

    Order PSA birth certificate copy when available in CRS

    Official source

    See Birth Certificate guide.

Fees

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

LCR fees
No nationwide fee is asserted here.
Confirm at office
Confirm at LCR

Important Notes

  • This is registration, not a PSA copy request

    Official source

    Use Birth Certificate page for PSA copies of an already-registered record.

  • Local documentary extras vary

    Official source

    Always follow the receiving LCR checklist.

Where / How To Apply

Local Civil Registry Office of the city/municipality where the birth occurred.

Open PSA Serbilis

Official Sources

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