Birth Certificate

Requirements for Birth Certificate Authentication

1	A filled up Application Form For Document Authentication (pdf).
2	Applicant’s and parents’ original valid passport or valid government-issued ID and 1 set photocopy. List of Acceptable IDs for Filipino Authentication Applicants and Agents
3	Original birth certificate issued by the PSA and authenticated by DFA, and 1 set photocopy.
4	(Document authentication application for Chinese translation): (1.) Please confirm with the competent authority to see if the document authentication for Chinese translation is required before the application. (2.) The document authentication application for Chinese translation shall be submitted together with the authentication application of the original copy. Please read: Notice: Authentication of Chinese Translation (3.) Please also submit the ID documents or other proof documents that indicate the Chinese name and the English name of the applicant and parents (except for new born baby). (4.) Chinese translation shall be prepared by the applicant. Translated format should be same as the English format.
5	(Application via agents or authorized representatives): (1.) Application can be lodged by an agent with an original "Authorization Letter" signed by applicant. The signature on the "Authorization Letter" shall match the one on the applicant's passport or government-issued ID. (2.) The chosen representative must also present a valid government-issued ID during the application. List of Acceptable IDs for Filipino Authentication Applicants and Agents
6	Supporting documents related to the application purpose: The example of the supporting documents would be: announcements or regulations of the competent authorities, Household Certificate, Household Registration Transcript, birth/death certificate, DNA paternity test report, Company's general information sheet (GIS), stakeholders' IDs related to the application, business registration license, operation permits or commercial contracts in the Philippines, etc.You may kindly prepare necessary supporting documents in advance to expedite the entire process. Thank you for your cooperation.
7	Please read "Notice For Documents Authentication" https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ph_en/post/5247.html

Note:
* Please make all photocopies on A4-size paper.

* In the event of the following circumstances, this office may request additional supporting documents or corrections to documents based on each case, and may notify the pickup time separately:
(1) If there are any doubts or concerns about the content of the document to be authenticated and need to be verified from competent authorities again;

(2) If the contents of the document to be authenticated do not conform to the supporting documents;

(3) If the contents of the document to be authenticated is blurry, unreadable, etc..