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How to Get a PSA Death Certificate
A PSA Death Certificate is an official copy of a registered death record issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). It is commonly required for estate settlement, insurance claims, benefit processing, legal transactions, and other official purposes.
Government Agency: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
Before you begin
- Who is this for? This guide is for individuals who need an official copy of a death record for purposes such as:
- Insurance claims
- Government benefit processing
- Estate settlement
- Legal transactions
- Personal records
- Can you apply online? Yes.
- Applicants may request a PSA Death Certificate online through authorized PSA service channels and receive the document through available delivery options.
- What should you prepare?
- Prepare the complete death record information, details of the deceased person, delivery information, and payment method before placing your request.
- Important to Know:
- A PSA Death Certificate is a certified copy of a registered death record. Accurate information helps PSA locate the correct record and prevents delays in processing.
What you may need to prepare
Prepare the following information before requesting a PSA Death Certificate. Requirements may vary depending on whether you are requesting your own record, another person’s record, or applying through an authorized representative.
Death Record Information
Prepare accurate details from the death record, including:
- Complete name of the deceased person
- Date of death
- Place of death
- Other available details from the death record
Delivery Information
Provide your complete and accurate delivery address if requesting through an online service.
Valid Government-Issued ID
Prepare a valid ID for identity verification when required by the request method or transaction type.
Requester Information
Provide your complete personal information and relationship to the deceased person when required for the request.
Payment Method
Prepare an available payment method for the applicable PSA service fee.
How to apply
Step 1 — Choose Your Request Method
Visit the official PSA certificate ordering service or an authorized PSA service channel and select Death Certificate as the document you need.
Step 2 — Provide Death Record Details
Enter the required information accurately, including the complete name of the deceased person, date of death, place of death, and other details needed to locate the record.
Step 3 — Review Your Request Details
Check all details before submitting your request to prevent delays caused by incorrect or incomplete information.
Step 4 — Complete Payment
Select your preferred payment method and settle the required service fee for your PSA Death Certificate request.
Step 5 — Track Your Request
Monitor your order status using the tracking details provided after completing your request.
Step 6 — Receive Your PSA Death Certificate
Your PSA Death Certificate will be delivered to your provided address or released through your selected claiming option.
Before You Request
- Prepare accurate death record details before starting your request.
- Double-check the spelling of names and dates.
- Use a complete and correct delivery address.
- Keep your payment confirmation or reference number.
- Request only through official or authorized PSA service channels.
Official Government Service
Ready to apply?
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) provides certified copies of death records through authorized PSA service channels. Applicants may request a PSA Death Certificate online and receive the document through available delivery or claiming options.
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Official sources
JUANGUIDE provides simplified guides to help citizens understand government services. Always verify the latest requirements, fees, processing times, and procedures through the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or its authorized service channels.
Official Agency: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

