Report of Birth

You must register the birth of your child, born overseas to at least one Filipino parent, with the Philippine Embassy. This ensures that their Filipino citizenship is properly recorded with the Philippine Statistics Authority.

DULY ACCOMPLISHED REPORT OF BIRTH FORM

Four (4) sets of duly accomplished REPORT OF BIRTH form signed by one or both parents. When the birth is reported in person, the Report of Birth will be sworn to before a Consular Officer.

CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH

One (1) Original Apostilled copy + three (3) photocopies of the Certificate of Birth of the child issued by the Civil Registrar/Recorder at place of birth.

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OF PARENTS (if married)

For parents who are married in the Philippines: Original and four (4) photocopies of PSA-issued Marriage Certificate.

COPIES OF PASSPORT / IDs OF PARENTS

Four (4) clear photocopies of the data page of the current passport of both parents plus four (4) clear photocopies of the one or both Filipino parent’s valid Cédula de Identidade de Estrangeiros, popularly known as RNE or Protocolo if your RNE is still being processed (Brazil); MKV - Machtiging tot Kort Verblijf (Suriname); or the relevant Visa or Stay Permit issued by the country of your residence (for Guyana).

PROCESSING FEE

Processing Fee: R$143.75/US$25

SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE

Submit a self-addressed envelope and make mailing arrangements if you cannot pick up your documents personally. In Brazil, please arrange for *Vale Postal (R$20 for Carta Registrada or R$80 for SEDEX). Outside Brazil, please arrange for courier services.