REPORT OF BIRTH

The birth of a child born in Australia of Filipino parents should be reported to and registered with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the Philippine Consulate General.

LODGING

BY APPOINTMENT OR BY MAIL 

Processing and Release Time: 

By appointment: 15 minutes (processing)

By mail: The document will be mailed the next day after receipt of complete requirements      

When reporting/registering the birth of a Filipino citizen, the following documents should be submitted:

Requirements: 

1. Duly accomplished Report of Birth Form  (4 originals). The form must be typewritten. Kindly ensure that all information is accurate to prevent the delay in the transmittal to (PSA). If submitting by mail, the form shall be notarized.
2. Original and 4 photocopies of the following:

*if by mail, documents must be certified true copy (CTC). Do not send original documents by mail.

1. Australian Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages 
2. Photocopy of Philippine Passports of Parents
3. Parent/s proof of status, i.e., Visa issued by Australia, Dual Citizenship documents 
4. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) issued Marriage Certificate of Parents (if married) or Report of Marriage of Parents (if married overseas)
5. If Parents are not married and the child will use the surname of the Father, the following are required:

1. Father shall execute an Affidavit of Admission of Paternity (AAP) (form)
2. Mother/Guardian shall execute an Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF)(form)
   1. If child is 0-6 years old; AUSF to be executed by mother
   2. If child is 7-17 years old; AUSF to be signed by the child with Sworn Attestation of Mother/Guardian
   3. If child is 18 years old above; AUSF to be executed by child with no required Sworn Attestation
5. If Parents were married only after the child’s birth, submit an Affidavit of Legitimation (form) with PSA issued Birth Certificate of Mother.
6. Processing Fee: AUD$45.00 in postal money order made payable to the Philippine Consulate General. Do not send cash in the mail.

*Please note that each affidavit has an additional fee of AUD$45.00

1. Self-addressed Express Post Envelope with contact details

Additional Requirement:

Notarized Affidavit of Delayed Registration of Birth (for Delayed Reporting 1 year after the date of birth).

The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional proof of documents from an applicant to prove his/her citizenship, status or identity pursuant to the Philippine Passport law (RA 8239) and the Foreign Service Act (RA 7157).

RELEASING

• The personal copy of the ROB will be sent by mail the next working day from receipt of complete documents 
• The Consulate assumes no responsibility for any delay, loss or damage in the mail or while the documents are in custody in courier service. The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted.

If the applicant will also apply for a Philippine passport, please bring additional copy of the ROB application and complete requirements during your passport appointment.

How to get a PSA copy 

The Philippine Consulate General will transmit the ROB to the Philippine Statistics Authority. There is a waiting period of at least 4 to 6 months for the availability of PSA copy in security paper. Please get it from PSA by providing the transmittal details (Despatch number, Reference Number and Date of transmittal).

For PSA transmittal details, please email us (after 4-6 months) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you may also coordinate with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Office of Consular Records Division (OCA-CRD) email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call tel. no. (+632-834-4000/ +632-836-7744).

The PSA copy will initially be available at PSA, Solid Bldg., Magsaysay Blvd., Sta. Mesa, Manila.

The PSA's website is Philippine Statistics Authority