PSA Appointment Fees 2026: Complete Breakdown
Money questions. Everyone has them. How much to book? What’s the certificate cost? Any hidden charges? Let’s clear this up. The official psa online appointment system keeps things simple. Booking? Free. Certificates? Fixed prices. No surprises at the counter. Here’s every single fee broken down.
The One Rule That Matters
Booking a PSA appointment costs exactly zero pesos. Nothing. Zilch. No booking fee. No processing charge. No convenience fee. Anyone asking for money just to grab a slot? That’s a third-party site. Close the tab. Payment happens only at the PSA outlet. Only when picking up the certificate. Only for the certificate itself. Keep this rule in mind. If a website wants credit card info before showing open slots, leave immediately.
Certificate Fees:
These are the only fees. Paid at the outlet on appointment day.
Standard certificates ₱155 each:
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Death certificate
Special certificates ₱210 each:
- CENOMAR
- CENODEATH
Bulk pricing?
None. No discounts for multiple copies. Each copy costs full price.
Three birth certificates? That’s ₱465. Five CENOMAR copies? ₱1,050.
How to pay:
Cash works best. Some outlets take GCash or cards, but don’t count on it. Bring exact cash. Outlets run out of change sometimes. No taxes added. No handling fees. Just the certificate price.
What’s Actually Free
A lot of things cost nothing. Good to know.
Free stuff:
- Booking the appointment
- Canceling
- Rescheduling (cancel then book again)
- Checking available slots
- Getting the QR code
- Receiving the confirmation email
What shady sites charge for:
- Filling out the form (free on the official site)
- Sending reminders (free email)
- Step-by-step instructions (free everywhere)
- “Expediting” (does nothing)
Don’t pay for free things.
Where the Money Goes
Every peso goes to PSA. No middlemen. The ₱155 covers the security paper. The special seal. The PSA signature. Database access. Delivery to the outlet. CENOMAR and CENODEATH cost ₱210 because they need extra verification. Checking the entire marriage or death database takes more work. None of the fee goes to outlet staff. No tips. No extra collections. Get a receipt. Keep it. Needed for reimbursements or corrections.
Fake Fees to Watch Out For
Some websites trick people. Plain and simple.
Fake fees:
- “Booking fee” – ₱50 to ₱500
- “Processing fee” – ₱100 to ₱300
- “Convenience fee” – ₱50 to ₱200
- “Service charge” – whatever they want
- “Expedite fee” – ₱200 to ₱1,000
How these sites work:
They copied the official portal. Same colors. Same layout. Different web address. They charge money to fill out the same free form.
How to spot them:
The real portal never asks for payment during booking. Never. Fake sites ask for a credit card or GCash right away.
What to do:
Close the tab. Find the real website. Book directly. Pay nothing until holding the certificate at the outlet.
Paying at the Outlet
Payment happens after the QR code is scanned. After showing the ID.
What works:
- Cash (best option, bring exact change)
- GCash (some outlets)
- Credit/debit cards (some outlets)
- Checks? No.
When to pay:
At the counter, when the certificate is handed over. Not before. Not after.
Get a receipt:
Always ask. Needed for reimbursements. Also needed if the certificate has errors and needs fixing.
Short on cash?
No credit. No partial payments. No IOU. Bring enough for all certificates requested.
Adding Up Multiple Certificates
One appointment. Many certificates. No limit.
Simple math:
- Birth certificate: ₱155 × copies
- Marriage certificate: ₱155 × copies
- Death certificate: ₱155 × copies
- CENOMAR: ₱210 × copies
- CENODEATH: ₱210 × copies
Mixed types:
Two birth certs + one CENOMAR = (155 × 2) + 210 = ₱520
Three marriage + two death = (155 × 5) = ₱775
Remember:
No bundles. No package deals. Each certificate is priced alone. Calculate before going to the outlet.
Delivery Route:
An appointment is one way. Delivery is another. Different fees.
PSAHelpline delivery costs:
- Metro Manila: ₱295 to ₱365 per certificate
- Provincial: ₱365 to ₱450 per certificate
- International: depends on the country
What delivery fee covers:
Shipping. Handling. Tracking. Door-to-door.
Compare:
Appointment route: ₱155 + travel cost + time
Delivery route: ₱295+ + no travel + no appointment needed
When delivery wins:
Living far from a PSA outlet. No time to visit. OFW abroad. Urgent need with zero appointment slots available.
Cancellations and Refunds
No money paid during booking. So no refunds needed.
Cancellation rules:
- Cancel anytime before the appointment
- Use the link in the confirmation email
- No penalty
- No fee
- The Slot opens for someone else
Certificate has errors?
Go back to the same PSA outlet. Show the receipt. Ask for a correction. No extra fee if PSA made the error.Outlet closed on appointment day?Rare. Happens during holidays or emergencies. No money paid anyway. Just book another slot.Late to the appointment? Slot is gone. No refund because nothing was paid. Book again.
Official vs Third-Party: Cost Comparison
Huge difference.
Official PSA route:
- Booking: ₱0
- Birth certificate: ₱155
- Total: ₱155
Third-party route:
- “Booking fee”: ₱200 to ₱500
- Certificate fee: ₱155
- Total: ₱355 to ₱655
What the extra money buys:
Nothing. They just fill out the same form. No priority. No faster processing. No guaranteed slot.
Bottom line:
Use the official portal. Pay only for the certificate. Keep the extra money.
Quick Fee Table
| Service | Cost |
| Appointment booking | ₱0 |
| Birth certificate | ₱155 |
| Marriage certificate | ₱155 |
| Death certificate | ₱155 |
| CENOMAR | ₱210 |
| CENODEATH | ₱210 |
| Cancellation | ₱0 |
| Reschedule | ₱0 |
| QR code | ₱0 |
| Confirmation email | ₱0 |
Closing
Booking a PSA appointment costs nothing. Certificates run ₱155 or ₱210. No hidden fees. No fake charges.Use the official portal. Pay only at the outlet. Keep the receipt.That’s the complete 2026 fee breakdown.
