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Local Civil Registrar

Provincial Civil Registry Coordination Office

Birth, marriage, death certificates and vital records services

Birth Certificate Services

Issuance of certified true copies and registration of births

About Birth Certificate Services

The Local Civil Registrar issues certified true copies of birth certificates for individuals whose births were registered in Isabela.

Types of Services

ServiceFeeProcessing Time
Certified True Copy (Local)₱15015-30 minutes
Copy Issuance from PSA₱3653-5 working days
Authentication/Verification₱50Same day

Requirements

Marriage Certificate Services

Issuance of marriage certificates and marriage license

About Marriage Certificate Services

The Local Civil Registrar provides marriage-related services including issuance of marriage licenses and certified true copies of marriage certificates.

Types of Services

ServiceFeeProcessing Time
Marriage License Application₱30010 days (posting)
Certified True Copy (Local)₱15015-30 minutes
Copy Issuance from PSA₱3653-5 working days

Marriage License Requirements

Death Certificate Services

Registration and issuance of death certificates

About Death Certificate Services

The Local Civil Registrar handles the registration of deaths and issuance of certified true copies of death certificates for deaths that occurred in Isabela.

Types of Services

ServiceFeeProcessing Time
Death Registration (Timely)FreeSame day
Certified True Copy (Local)₱15015-30 minutes
Copy Issuance from PSA₱3653-5 working days

Requirements for Registration

Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

Certification of no marriage record on file

About CENOMAR

The Certificate of No Marriage Record (CENOMAR) is a certification issued by PSA stating that a person has no record of marriage. This is commonly required for marriage license applications, visa applications, and other legal purposes.

Requirements

Corrections and Amendments

Clerical error corrections and change of first name

About Corrections

The Local Civil Registrar processes petitions for correction of clerical or typographical errors and change of first name in civil registry documents under RA 9048 and RA 10172.

Types of Corrections

TypeFiling FeeProcessing Time
Clerical Error Correction (RA 9048)₱1,0003-6 months
Change of First Name (RA 9048)₱3,0003-6 months
Correction of Day/Month of Birth (RA 10172)₱3,0003-6 months
Correction of Sex (RA 10172)₱3,0003-6 months

General Requirements

Legitimation

Legal process to legitimize children born out of wedlock

About Legitimation

Legitimation is the legal process by which children born out of wedlock are legitimized by the subsequent marriage of their parents. This is annotated on the child's birth certificate.

Requirements

Fees

ServiceFee
Legitimation Annotation₱500

Delayed Registration

Late registration of birth, marriage, or death

About Delayed Registration

Delayed registration is the registration of vital events (birth, marriage, death) beyond the prescribed period. This requires additional documentary requirements and processing.

Types of Delayed Registration

TypeFeeProcessing Time
Delayed Birth Registration₱5001-2 weeks
Delayed Marriage Registration₱5001-2 weeks
Delayed Death Registration₱5001-2 weeks

Requirements for Delayed Birth Registration

Civil Registrar's Office

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Civil Registry Services

Select a service to view the detailed process and requirements

Registration of Live Birth

Timely Registration (Within 30 days)

  • Certificate of Live Birth (4 copies)
  • Affidavit of Acknowledgment/Admission of Paternity (if illegitimate)
  • Marriage Certificate of parents (if legitimate)
  • Valid IDs of parents

Delayed Registration (After 30 days)

  • Certificate of Live Birth (4 copies)
  • Negative Certification from PSA
  • Affidavit of Delayed Registration
  • Two (2) documentary evidences
  • Valid IDs of parents and informant
ServiceFeeProcessing Time
Timely RegistrationFREE15-30 minutes
Delayed Registration₱100.001-2 weeks (posting required)

Registration of Death

Timely Registration (Within 30 days)

  • Certificate of Death (4 copies)
  • Medical Certificate (if attended by physician)
  • Affidavit of Death (if unattended)
  • Valid ID of informant

Delayed Registration (After 30 days)

  • Certificate of Death (4 copies)
  • Negative Certification from PSA
  • Affidavit of Delayed Registration
  • Burial/Cremation Permit
  • Two (2) documentary evidences
ServiceFeeProcessing Time
Timely RegistrationFREE15-30 minutes
Delayed Registration₱100.001-2 weeks (posting required)
Burial Permit₱50.00Same day

Download the official death certificate form

Registration of Marriage

Marriage License Requirements

  • Application for Marriage License
  • Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from PSA
  • Birth Certificate (PSA copy)
  • Certificate of Attendance - Pre-Marriage Counseling
  • Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
  • Valid IDs of both parties
  • Parental Consent (if 18-21 years old)
  • Parental Advice (if 22-25 years old)
  • 1x1 ID photos (4 copies each)

If Previously Married

  • Death Certificate of former spouse, OR
  • Court Decree of Annulment/Nullity
  • Certificate of Finality

If Foreign National

  • Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage from Embassy
  • Valid Passport
  • Birth Certificate (authenticated)
ServiceFeeProcessing Time
Marriage License₱300.0010 days (posting period)
Marriage Certificate RegistrationFREE15-30 minutes
Delayed Marriage Registration₱100.001-2 weeks

Download the marriage license application form

Issuance of Certified True Copies

StepActivityRequirementsDurationPersonnel
1Fill out request form and submit requirementsValid ID, Authorization letter (if representative)5 minutesRegistration Officer
2Search and retrieve record from registry books5-10 minutesRegistration Officer
3Pay the required fee at Treasurer's OfficeOrder of Payment5 minutesTreasurer's Office
4Present Official Receipt and claim documentOfficial Receipt5-10 minutesCivil Registrar
Document TypeFee per Copy
Birth Certificate₱150.00
Death Certificate₱150.00
Marriage Certificate₱150.00
Certificate of No Record₱100.00

Corrections and Annotations

RA 9048 - Clerical Error Correction

  • Petition Form
  • PSA Copy of document to be corrected
  • At least two (2) public documents showing correct entry
  • NBI/Police Clearance
  • Valid IDs

RA 9048 - Change of First Name

  • Petition Form
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Newspaper Publication (3 consecutive weeks)
  • NBI/Police Clearance
  • Affidavit of Publication

RA 10172 - Correction of Sex/Day & Month of Birth

  • Petition Form
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Medical Certificate (for sex correction)
  • At least four (4) public documents showing correct entry
  • NBI/Police Clearance
  • Newspaper Publication
ServiceFeeProcessing Time
Clerical Error Correction (RA 9048)₱1,000.002-3 months
Change of First Name (RA 9048)₱3,000.003-4 months
Sex/DOB Correction (RA 10172)₱3,000.003-4 months
Annotation of Court Order₱500.001-2 weeks

Office Personnel

Key personnel handling civil registry services

  • Provincial Civil Registry Coordinator

    Office Head

  • Registration Officer I

    Birth/Death Registration

  • Registration Officer II

    Marriage/Corrections

Contact

Phone
(078) 323 0369

Related services

Migrated from the provincial Citizen’s Charter. Fees and processing times change — confirm with the handling office before travelling.

Official Citizen’s Charter