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Friday, June 23, 2017

HOW TO APPLY FOR A COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE ONLINE

Thanks for making most of our government services more convenient and fast for the people. I remember how time-consuming it was when getting a copy of your birth certificate in NSO's main office few years back. Imagine it always took me more than four hours just to apply for this particular request, not including the day to claim for the copy. But now, I'm glad that most things are being transacted at your own convenience and obtaining your request without leaving your house. 
On this page, you are able to know on how to apply for your birth certificate online using very simple steps.
Step 1
Before you fill in the real application form online, you have to read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS page.
Then click I ACCEPT bar after understanding this part of application.
You may now proceed to the contact and delivery information

Step 2
CONTACT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION
- Please key in the following details:
Requester’s Name
                Last Name
                First Name
                Middle Initial
Delivery Address
`               Country
                Province
                City
                House Number, Street Name (please indicate the landmark)
                Barangay / Subdivision / Village / District Name (please indicate the landmark)
                Zip Code
Telephone No./Mobile No.
E-mail Address
Tax Identification No (TIN) (this part is optional)
Reminder:
Delivery schedule is from 8am to 5pm from Mondays to Fridays (except holidays)
Tip:
- If you provided the necessary details, you can now click NEXT. A copy of your details will be shown on the screen. It’s advisable to double-check the details before you click the CONFIRM bar.

ADD REQUEST – BIRTH CERTIFICATE
1st page
- You are required to enter the information asked on this page.
1. You have to choose between YES or NO if there was any correction or amendment (Ex. change or corrections of entries or court proceedings) done to the birth certificate you are applying for. If NONE THEN CLICK NO.
2. If you were able to get a copy of the birth certificate from NSO previously. If YES THEN CLICK YES.
Tip:
- After clicking on these requests, you may click NEXT.

2nd page
No of copies (click one, two, or other)
Name
                Last Name
                First Name
                Middle Name
Sex
Place of Birth
                Country
                Province
                City / Municipality
Date of Birth
                Month
                Day
                Year
Father’s Name
                Last Name
                First Name
                Middle Name
Mother’s Maiden Name (Your mother’s name when she was not married yet)
                Last Name
                First Name
                Middle Name
Registered Late?
                Yes or No (If not. click NO)
Purpose (Choose only one)
Relationship to the Birth Certificate Owner (If it’s you, then click SELF)
Tip:
- After completing the entries, you may now click SAVE. A Summary of your entries will be shown afterwards. I suggest you to double-check all of your entries to see if there are incorrect or misspelled entries. If you think, they are true and correct, then click CONFIRM. After completing your online application, you will be given a REQUEST REFERENCE NUMBER. You need this reference number when paying for your request in various payment channels available. Read the instructions below on how to pay for your request. The e-Census acknowledgment copy will be sent to your e-mail. Remember to print 2 copies of e-Census Acknowledgment before you go to the bank and pay for your request.

PAYMENT OF YOUR REQUEST
Fees include the processing, delivery, and government taxes.

Delivery within the Philippines
One copy of birth certificate costs P315.00
- Via BDO, click this link

- Via Unionbank, click this link
Fill in the payment slip with the following information and present it to the teller with your payment.
Company / Institution Name: E-CENSUS
Client Name                       : Requester’s Name
Subscriber / Reference
Policy / Plan No.               :Request Reference Number when you are paying for a particular                                            request  
Amount                              : Amount Due when paying for a particular request only
Tip:
- You have to write down the exact and correct amount due
- Keep the payment slip with validation of the bank as proof of your payment.  

Delivery to other countries
One copy of birth certificate costs USD20.00
- Via a credit card, you may click this link for further information
- Via BDO Remit Subsidiary office and remittance partners abroad offering Kabayan Bills Bayad, you may click this link for further instructions.
- Via Foreign correspondent banks, you may click this link for further instructions.


HOW TO APPLY FOR PHILIPPINE PASSPORT

Many of you are wondering how to get a Philippine passport. Before you register online, here are the important things you must have.
1. Essential documents. Click the link for the updated list of requirements for the new applicants
and for renewal
2. Email address. Only Yahoo and Gmail are recommended by DFA.
If you don’t have any email account, you may click Yahoo Email or Gmail below to create one, so you can retrieve your application code after filling in the form.
3. Mobile number to contact the applicant.

If you already have those things mentioned above, you may now start the application by keeping these 3 basic steps in mind.
Step 1
You need to choose the location, the date, and the time
Step 2
Fill in the application form. Then choose the type of application: new or renewal.
Step 3
Lastly, provide all the necessary documents and proceed to your chosen DFA site.

However, the important part of this application process is providing the essential information in DFA’s online application. You may click the link below to start your application.
On this page, you can view the terms and conditions. Please read it carefully before clicking the small box below. Once you have read and understood this part, you may click the box. Then click the START INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT.
The whole application contains the following pages that you have to fill in.
* Site Location
* Date & Time
* Personal Information
* Family Information
* Application Information
* Contact Information

SITE LOCATION
Region
Asia Pacific
Europe
North America
South America
Middle East
Tip: If you are applying in the Philippines, click Asia Pacific.

Country
- It will show the countries where Philippine passport can be made.
Tip:
- Click Philippines

Site
- The sites are in alphabetical order
Angeles
Bacolod
Baguio
Butuan
Cagayan De Oro
Calasiao
Cebu
Cotabato
DFA Manila (ASEANA)
DFA NCR East (Megamall)
DFA NCR North (Robinson’s Novaliches)
DFA NCR North East (Ali Mall)
DFA NCR South (Alabang)
DFA NCR West (SM Manila)
Davao
Dumaguete
General Santos
Iloilo
La Union
Legazpi
Lipa
Lucena
Pampanga
Puerto Princesa
Tacloban
Tuguegarao
Zamboanga
Tip:
- If you are an applicant in a rush residing anywhere in Metro Manila, I advise you to choose DFA in Angeles. When I made an appointment there last November 2016, the earliest available schedule was on the second week of December compared to other sites which can accommodate applicants by January or February the other year. Although it took me two hours to travel from Las Pinas City, it only took me 45 minutes to accomplish my appointment in DFA Angeles. The applicants were few, and the entire process was fast.
- When you click the site, automatically, the page will show the office address and the contact #. Please take note of these important details.
Angeles
Office Address: 3F Marquee Mall, Pulung Maragul, Angeles City
Contact #: (045)-304-0194
After choosing the site, click NEXT

DATE & TIME
- Time varies according to the site
These are the available time in Angeles
09:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 01:00
01:00 – 02:00
02:00 – 03:00
03:00 – 04:00
Tip:
- Give yourself sufficient time to travel before your appointment time. I I would suggest you to choose the schedule in the afternoon. After deciding for the time, click NEXT.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Phone # (Type 632 then your telephone number. If you don’t have a phone number, then don’t force yourself to have one. This part is optional)
Mobile # (Type 63 then your mobile number)
Email add
Last Name
First Name
Middle Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Civil Status
Birth Legitimacy
Country of Birth
Province (Just key in Metro Manila)
City / Municipality
Tip:
- All entries are required except the phone number. After putting all the details, click NEXT.

FAMILY INFORMATION
* Father’s Information
Last Name
First Name
Middle Name
Country Citizenship
* Mother’s Information
Maiden’s Last Name (Her last name when she was not married yet)
First Name
Middle Name
Country Citizenship
Tip:
- After filling in the necessary details, click NEXT.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Type (Choose one)
            New
            Renewal (If renewal, you to provide these information.)
                        Old Passport #
                        Date of Issue
                        Issuing Authority (What DFA site you had your passport)
Basis of Philippine Citizenship (You just choose one)
            Birth
            Election
            Marriage
            Naturalization
            RA 9225
            Others
Foreign Passport Holder (Yes or No)
Emergency Contact Person
Contact #
Tip:
- If you provided all the necessary information, click NEXT.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Complete Address
City
Province
Occupation
Office #
Office Address
Tip:
- All entries are optional except for the office # and address. If you think all details are provided, then click NEXT.

INFORMATION REVIEW
- Don’t ignore this part. You need to double-check all of your entries before clicking the confirmation button. If you think, all information is true and correct, click the agreement box and finally click CONFIRM. Don’t forget to click I’M NOT A ROBOT box. You may now view your appointment.

To View Your Appointment
- You must open your email to know your appointment code that you’ll need to open your application in the website. Please click HERE written in blue in your email and remember the appointment code. Next, key in the appointment code and your email in the website to download your application. Click DOWNLOAD box to get the pdf file of your application and have it printed in A4 size. You should bring the printout in your personal appointment in DFA site. Remember, you have to confirm your application within 120 hours, or else your provisional appointment will be automatically cancelled. Click the link below to view your appointment.

Reminders:
* Do not sign the application form yet. This should be done at the site with the presence of the passport officer.
* You have to be at the site at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
* You have at least 3 days to CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT. If you fail to do this, you may have problems in your future applications.

For more information and updates, you may visit their website by clicking the link below.