PSA Birth Certificate Attestation
PSA Birth Certificate Attestation
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is the sole issuing authority for official birth certificates in the Philippines. For any Filipino national seeking to use their birth certificate in the UAE, the PSA-issued copy must pass through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for authentication before it can be submitted to the UAE Embassy and MOFA.
DFA authentication confirms that the PSA document is genuine and bears valid security features. The DFA applies a red ribbon authentication or apostille depending on the destination country. For UAE-bound documents, the traditional authentication route applies since the UAE is not a Hague Convention member for Philippine documents.
GreenAttest handles the entire process from PSA document verification through DFA authentication, UAE Embassy attestation, and final MOFA stamping. We also assist with obtaining fresh PSA copies if your existing birth certificate is damaged, outdated, or contains errors that need correction through the PSA system before attestation can proceed.
Documents Required
- Original PSA-issued birth certificate (issued within the last 12 months recommended)
- Passport copy of the certificate holder
- Valid Philippine ID (for verification purposes)
- UAE visa or Emirates ID copy (if already in the UAE)
- Authorization letter if processed by a representative in the Philippines
Special Requirements
- • Late-registered births (registered more than 30 days after birth) may require additional supporting documents such as baptismal certificates or school records to verify the birth details during DFA authentication.
How It Works
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1Submit your PSA birth certificate to GreenAttest for document review.
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2We verify the PSA document's security features and check for any discrepancies.
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3The birth certificate is submitted to the DFA for red ribbon authentication.
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4DFA-authenticated documents are forwarded to the UAE Embassy in Manila.
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5Embassy-stamped documents are shipped to our UAE office for final MOFA attestation.
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6Fully attested birth certificate is delivered to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Order a fresh PSA birth certificate before starting the attestation process. PSA documents are available online through the PSA Serbilis system, and a recently issued copy processes faster through DFA authentication.
- Check that your PSA birth certificate matches your passport in every detail: full name, date of birth, and parents' names. Filipino passports and PSA documents frequently have minor spelling differences that must be resolved before attestation.
- If you were born outside the Philippines to Filipino parents, your Report of Birth registered with the Philippine Embassy is the equivalent document. Contact GreenAttest for the specific attestation pathway for embassy-registered births.
Frequently Asked Questions
While there is no strict expiry on PSA documents, we recommend using a copy issued within the past 12 months. Older PSA documents may have outdated security features that the DFA flags during authentication. GreenAttest can arrange a fresh PSA copy if needed.
Errors must be corrected through the PSA before attestation can proceed. Minor clerical errors may be corrected through an administrative petition at the local civil registrar, while substantial corrections require a court order. GreenAttest advises on the correct correction pathway.
DFA authentication takes 5-7 business days, UAE Embassy attestation takes 3-5 business days, and MOFA attestation takes 2-3 business days. Total end-to-end processing is 15-20 business days including transit times. Express DFA processing can reduce the total to 10-15 days.
No. The DFA only authenticates PSA-issued documents bearing the PSA seal and security features. Local civil registrar copies are not accepted for the attestation chain. If you only have a local copy, GreenAttest can arrange a PSA reissue.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 7-10 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 250
- Country
- Philippines
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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