What is a PSA document?

A PSA document is a certification provided by the Philippine Statistics Authority that records major life events in a person’s life such as birth, marriage or death certificates.

How does a PSA document differ from an NSO document?

Before the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) was set up, the National Statistics Office (NSO) took care of the civil registry system in the Philippines. Because of this, the terms “PSA document” and “NSO document” are often mixed up. However, officially, all documents are now PSA documents. The PSA is in charge of keeping, handling, and giving out these documents. So, whether your document is old and issued by the NSO, or new and from the PSA, they both have the same legal value. The only difference is the name of the agency that issued them.

What is a PSA Negative result?

When you ask for a document from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), like a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate, and they can’t find the record, they give you a negative certification. This negative result shows that the PSA has no record of the information you asked for.

What should I do with a PSA Negative result?

If you receive a PSA Negative Result, you can re-endorse the event from the LCR if the event is new. If the event is old, you may need to go to other government agencies such as the National Archives or the local churches where the event took place.